My Princess got exactly what she wanted from Santa Claus this year: a Barbie Dollhouse. She was so excited to see it on Christmas morning all set up next to our Christmas tree! {She also got so many Disney Princess Barbie dolls! She is set now!} We had a blessed Christmas this year at home with friends and family. We travel so much that when we are home it just feels like heaven. This was my Little Man's first Christmas too. He loved it! Six months old is such a fun age! … [Read more...]
Elmer’s Handmade Holiday Card
We travel. A lot. Which means our home is empty for long periods of time. So we are super thankful for our neighbors across the street who take care of our home while we are gone. This holiday season, we want to do something special for them and what better way to say thank you than with handmade? Elmer's makes creating a handmade holiday card easy. I wanted this card to be made mostly by my preschooler. She loves making cards, loves craft time, and LOVES glitter. So glitter glue was … [Read more...]
The Best Gift Ever: Shutterfly Photo Book
Do you have someone in your family who is difficult to shop for? Or are you still wondering what to get that special someone in your life? Look no further, because a Shutterfly photo book is the best gift ever for Christmas. Don't just leave those wonderful photos on your SD card or hard drive, use them in an attractive photo book that can be kept out. It is a long lasting gift that is appreciated by anyone. About Shutterfly Shutterfly, Inc. is an Internet-based social … [Read more...]
Must See Holiday Movie: Love’s Christmas Journey
December always means Christmas movies to me. The newest installment from The Love Comes Softly series is now available on DVD. Love's Christmas Journey is available on Amazon to purchase. About Love's Christmas Journey While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King (Natalie Hall) visits her brother Aaron Davis (Greg Vaughan) and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson … [Read more...]
Putting up our Family Christmas Tree 2011
Every year we have a Thanksgiving tradition - on Black Friday we put up our Christmas tree. The Christmas music comes out and we have a great evening together. This year is our Little Man's first Christmas and he was enthralled with the lights and decorations. I adore this time of year. Late fall, cool crisp air, baking, Christmas music and decor, it is all so wonderful! When do you put up your Christmas tree? … [Read more...]
30 Healthy Holiday Snacks To Make This Season
We love making snacks during the holiday season. But much of the snacks we make are full of sugar and calories. So, to balance it all out, we like to provide healthy holiday snacks for the family too. Do you have a favorite holiday snack? 30 Healthy Holiday Snacks The strawberry Santa Claus snacks and Grinch Fruit Kabobs are both holiday snack ideas that I want to make with the kids this holiday season. There are so many great ideas. Here are 30 -- on for almost every day in … [Read more...]
Non-Candy Stocking Stuffer Idea for Kids
We love getting free toothbrushes. Who doesn't, right? But the ones we get from our local dentist are just not "fun" like some of the ones we see on the store shelves. Don't you think a new fun toothbrush would make a great stocking stuffer? I sure do! We bring our Princess to the dentist office twice per year for a teeth cleaning. She loves going to the dentist because we started her visits at the age of 1. Good oral care is important to our family, so a new toothbrush is not a bad idea at all … [Read more...]
