A "1 Corinthians 13" Christmas

1 Corinthians 13---Christmas Version

If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.

If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime: but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.

If I work at a soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home, and give all that I have to charity; but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.

Pre-Christmas Toy Purge and Organization

Do you currently have a ton of toy clutter?

Are you trying to organize it all before Christmas day when more toys and gifts come streaming in?

Every year we make it a tradition to purge all the toys we don't need or want anymore and donate them. Then we organize what we have and can I just say that we are SO grateful that we did. I am very visual and need things to be minimal so this helps out a lot when we have so many things going on during the holidays.

What To Do When There is No Money for Christmas

"Something recently came up and my husband called me today to tell me there was not going to be any money for Christmas this year. He was in tears and we finally thought we were getting ahead and now there isn't going to anything for the children for presents."

50+ Practical Stocking Stuffers You Can Use All Year Long

In the past I have shared about what are favorite tradition is with having breakfast in a stocking, but I also like to add something practical that they can use in their stocking too. Something that won't break and is practical. Sometimes it is a toy but more often it is something they can use.

8 Ways to Spread Some Christmas Cheer

I know that many of you have been out and about getting your Christmas list done and shopping for loved ones. I have really tried to simplify my Christmas shopping this year and did most of it on Amazon this year so that I could be home with the children more (it also didn't hurt that they had free two day shipping either using Amazon Prime) it has been such a blessing and I have been able to rest more than I normally would during the holidays!

Grammy's Hungarian Kifli Cookie Recipe

Did you know that I am part Hungarian?

I had a great grandmother who only spoke Hungarian that I adored and a grandmother who would make these amazing Kifli cookies and send them to me as me and my family traveled all over the world!

Jesus in the Manger Christmas Decor

 

Are you wanting to make your decor more simple and Christ-centered this year?

I love this idea that I saw off Facebook from Wild Acres who did a simple Jesus in the manger. 

I had seen this idea before and had thought about ways we could do this at our home. 

Beautiful Nativity Update~ Special Tradition with Children

 

Dear friends, do you remember the cute nativity I shared here in past? Well, we have an update from the sweet lady...

18 Ways to Have a Meaningful Christmas

The holiday season is in full swing!

This year I want to challenge everyone to give your family the priceless and valuable gift of the memories of learning to SERVE and BLESS others at this special time.

There are only a few weeks until Christmas....if we plan accordingly there are many things we can think of doing to give our children a special legacy that they will remember for their entire life and teach your grandchildren as well.

Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes & Fun Holiday Baking

Have you started your holiday baking yet?

We have been wrapping up some final shopping but plan to get to all those things this weekend. My husband has a big family and we are getting ready for a big party next week.

I have been wanting to share a few recipes that I thought you might like to try in case you were looking for something new. I hope you like them!

35 Holiday Traditions Your Family Will Love

If you have been wanting to add some new holiday traditions for your family to create memories they will never forget, we have a quick list that you might be interested in!

Maybe you are just starting your family or just wanting to add in some more fun --we hope that you will take the time to make the holidays special.

FREE Advent Daily Readings

Advent starts on the 4th Sunday before Christmas. These days, especially Sundays, leading up to Christmas are days of preparation for our celebration of the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the cultural busyness of our world, we benefit from setting time aside to quiet our hearts and remember.