Category: Holidays

  • Christmas gift-passing game

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    My son’s class played a very clever gift-passing game today during their Christmas party that I thought I should share with you. The kids enjoyed it and the grown-ups enjoyed watching… and a few of us decided that our extended families just might get to play this game very soon. Here’s how it works: The…

  • Graham Cracker Mangers

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    Last year I was looking for something fun for my son’s first grade class to do during their Christmas party. I wanted to stay in budget and along the lines of something Christian Christmas-y not Santa Christmas-y. I loved the idea of gingerbread house decorating, but that was both costly and, although cute, I  knew…

  • Advent Calendar for Moms and Families

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    Last night I had a few friends over to make advent calendars for moms and families. It was a wonderful night of visiting, relaxing, eating, enjoying each other’s company and making something to prepare our hearts for Christmas. For the calendars,  each day of December leading up to Christmas Day holds a special simple fun…

  • Getting ready to be Cupid

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    Before I officially begin this post, I need to ask my neighbors to leave. Sorry guys.  I just don’t want to ruin it for you. Are you gone? Okay, now that it’s just us, and you don’t live in my neighborhood, I have to share what’s brewing at the 144 house: This morning on the…

  • Day 25: Christmas Day!

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    Wow! Today is the day we celebrate our Savior’s birth as a baby on this earth! Here’s your assignment for today: At the end of the day, sit back and reflect on your Advent season. What new blessings did you enjoy this year?   Thank you for spending this advent season with me. I hope it…