If you’re a reading family, then you probably love having good books to read throughout the year. There are plenty of Christmas books out there, but we try to focus on read alouds that are the Christmas story we know from the Bible. To help you sort through the options, here are more than 25 Christ […]
Some people only do stockings for kids, but whether you have kids or not, let’s be honest: stockings are fun! At the same time, I don’t want to go over budget on stocking items. For adults, especially, I want what’s in the stocking to be something that they’ll use and that isn’t just put in […]
I was at Walmart the week before Thanksgiving for something and of course, they already had Christmas stuff out. I was surprised to see so many extremely inexpensive stocking stuffers, so I picked up enough for 5 stockings for only $35 total! Some of these items come with multiple items in the same package, so […]
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If you are looking for a gift for someone who enjoys nature and the great outdoors, it can sometimes not be easy to think of a great gift off the top of your head. If you’re not someone who hikes, for example, it may not occur to you that a picnic backpack would be a […]
At this time of year, we often talk about celebrating Christmas, but celebrating Advent is even more meaningful to our family. In a sense, Advent is a countdown to Christmas, but it also gives you time and space to prepare for Christmas and remember what we’re really celebrating. Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate […]
Several years ago I ran across a Christmas tradition that has now found its way into our home every Advent season. You’re probably familiar with Advent calendars—some have chocolate or other trinkets inside, and each day in December you uncover a new surprise or treat. There are ones you can buy and use up each […]
If you have a teen you’re shopping for this holiday season, then may the force be with you! It can be tough to find the right gift for that age group, because they are certainly done with toys but aren’t yet fully independent adults. Here are 30 top gifts for teens, depending on their exact […]
Preteens are notoriously hard to shop for. They’re not quite teenagers, so gifts for that age range fall flat. But they’re also moving out of the toy stage, so it may seem like there aren’t a lot of good options. I’ve scoured this year’s newest gift ideas as well as old classics, though, and […]
