Posts Tagged ‘christmas’
A Christmas Tree Hunting We Go
Lotta sap, Clark. The weekend after Thanksgiving, we hit the road for Elgin to choose our Christmas tree. Scott and I have always been a real tree kinda family. Well, that first two years, we had our sweet little fake tree while we were graduate students and didn’t have two nickels to rub together. By…
Read MoreAn Easy (and Affordable!) Christmas Gift for Teachers
Oh, I’m sure you’ve got it allllll under control this last week of school before the break. Cards mailed. Packages wrapped. House decorated. Shopping complete. I’m just positive. But, in the off-chance that you aren’t all ready to deck the halls, here’s hoping this quick and affordable teacher gift might save you some stress –…
Read MoreWhy Christmas Cards are a Big Deal Here
Christmas cards have always been a thing at our house. Just ask my husband. Today, I’m sharing how they’re my love language and why I just can’t quit them over at Your Merry Mailbox. The truth might surprise you. I have my real-life friend, Britt, to thank for letting me know about YMM. Y’all. It’s like my…
Read MoreSleigh Bells, Ho-Ho’s and a Crash at 4AM
Since Epiphany was this week, I’m justifying my final Christmas post. It’s still *technically* the last week of Christmas. Right? We had a spectacular break full of sibling arguments, hot chocolate, arguments about whose hot chocolate was better, home/DIY projects, movies, date nights (lots of date nights), family, presents and days in PJs. It’s safe…
Read MoreMerry Christmas Eve: Welcome to our Home!
I pray you’re having a beautiful Christmas Eve, full of memories and joy. And, if your kids are fighting like mine, I feel your pain. Blame it on the sugar rush. Have a lovely holiday weekend even if things aren’t going perfectly. The peace? It will come. That I promise. I’m sharing our Christmas Eve…
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