The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: With Thanksgiving over, you have probably already decorated for Christmas or you are working on it now. From pulling boxes, bins and bags out of the attic, to shopping for new ornaments and ribbon and browsing Pinterest for the latest and greatest inspiration, decorating for…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: The holidays are quickly approaching and many of us are beginning to think about decorating for Christmas. Creating my own unique home decor is a passion of mine and I especially enjoy integrating crafting time with my son into our daily routine. We recently made…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: For many people, this weekend kicks off the holiday gift buying season. We're making our lists and checking them twice, trying to find the prefect gift for each person we get to buy a gift for. And while it is certainly more blessed to give than…
As of today, there are only 80 days left until Christmas, and while 2.5 months might seem like a long time, we all know how fast time flies and that it will be here before we know it! If Christmas leaves you stressed or disatisfied because you never have enough time to do everything that…
I know, I know -- it's not even October, and we've suddenly gone all Christmas-y on you here at Life Your Way. But bear with me. You see, I think the thing that makes Christmas so stressful for so many people is the lack of planning. We try to stuff too much into four very…
Is Christmas on your radar yet? Over the past few years, I've found that the key to really enjoying the holiday season is to start early and work through the fun and to-do lists slowly and intentionally rather than waiting until after Thanksgiving and trying to pack in all of the Christmas shopping, gift-making and…
I first shared this vlog and ornament packing tip last year, but it is one of my favorite tips, so it seems appropriate to share it again as we begin to think about taking down our Christmas tree! (Please note that there is an embedded video in this post. You may have to click here…
These easy candy cane reindeer can be added to gifts, handed out at school parties and family get-togethers or incorporated into your holiday decor. Supplies: candy canes brown pipe cleaners, cut in half small googly eyes red pompoms Instructions: 1. Wrap half of a pipe cleaner around the top of the candy cane, twisting tightly…
I've always been a big believer in the importance of sending thank you cards, although I've totally neglected the practice over the past few years with four little ones and working full time. I'd like to get back into the habit for myself as well as to pass it on the art of writing thank…
The following post is from Amanda of OhAmanda.com and Impress Your Kids: There are only 5 days until Christmas. Are you ready? Is your tree up? Decorated? Have you made Christmas cookies? Bought presents? Wrapped them? Made neighbor gifts? Done a homemade advent calendar? Delivered Christmas food to a needy family? Hand addressed your Christmas…