Looking for a fun, easy craft that everyone can take part in this Christmas? This is the one that the kids love and requires little assistance from Mom. Aren't those the best crafts? These popsicle stick snowflakes are the easiest! What You'll Need: popsicle sticks paper plates glitter sequins/jewels hot glue gun elmer's glue thread/string What You'll Do: 1. Cover your table in newspaper or craft paper so the glitter doesn't get all over the surface. Place a paper plate on top of ...
Noonday Collection Winter 2014 Line {and a giveaway}
The new Winter line from Noonday Collection is so great. Did you know this is their first winter ever to do a dedicated Winter line? How exciting! For all those who love Noonday like I do, you're in for a treat. If you aren't familiar with Noonday Collection and their products, you're in for a treat as well. Take a look at their Winter Gift Guide. So, the Winter Line consists of and all are handmade in Peru, India, and Ethiopia: Bright Stripes Arm Warmers- which could also be leg ...
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her {and a giveaway}
It's time for another Holiday Gift Guide. Last week, I shared with you some of my favorite items that I think would make great gifts if you're wanting to buy fair trade. Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite things that would make great gifts for HER. Whether you're a guy looking for a few new ideas for your wife or girlfriend, or maybe ladies, you're looking for a great gift to give your mom, sister, or friend. This should help. {also, I have a fun giveaway at the bottom of this post - you'll ...
Wilderness at the Smokies Black Friday Deal {and a giveaway}
Wilderness at the Smokies is one of our favorite places to visit no matter what time of year it is. We always have such a good time at the resort and never want to leave when the trip is coming to a close. It's one of those places you can hang out at the resort the entire time and never have to leave because there's so much to do there. The Wilderness at the Smokies Black Friday deal this year is really great. Reserve your stay for ANY DATE and receive 15% off. Also, for every $100 gift card ...
Little Painted Polka Dots Personalized Ornaments {giveaway}
We love getting a new Christmas ornament each year. It's a fun tradition to keep. It's even more fun to go through all the ornaments from previous years. This year, we got our family ornament from Little Painted Polka Dots. Her personalized ornaments are just what I was looking for. There are so many different options to choose from. All are made with 1100 PURE aluminum - silver in appearance, but lightweight so they won't weigh down your Christmas tree branches and they'll never ...
2 Advent Books to go Through With Your Family
There are so many Advent books and devotionals out there. Like, so many. How do you know which one to try this year with your family? I've done lots and lots of research and have boiled it down to two different Advent devotionals. Both can be done as a family or a Mom with her kids during the day. We plan to do both and combine them a bit. Wikipedia says the word "Advent" means: a season observed in many Western Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the ...