We have so many favorite Christmas movies in our house that we start watching in November and might not finish them up until mid January (the British celebrate for 12 days, so why can’t we). If you are needing something new to watch, check out this list of our favorites! I’m fairly certain this list has […]
Now that the popular Mint budgeting app is disappearing, I thought it would be a good time to update you and some of the top budgeting apps out there. Whether you are an avid Mint user in search of a replacement app or you are just getting started on tracking your money, there is something here for you. […]
I’ve been posting DIY Christmas ideas for years, so this year I decided to give you a “best of” DIY Christmas. Some of these are ideas I’ve developed on my own; others are not my ideas but ones we’ve enjoyed. This list runs the gamut of decorations to gifts to craft projects, so it should […]
One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to make lots of treats and goodies, which of course includes cookies! Christmas cookies can be simple and classic, but they can also be intricate and really creative. Here is a list of 30 different Christmas cookie recipes! 30 Christmas Cookie Recipes photo […]
Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
In December, the weather is starting to get cooler and Christmas is right around the corner. If you are trying to save money on produce, the best thing to do is buy what’s in season, especially in the winter. This may mean learning to eat things like kale, but there are lots of great recipes […]
Make some homemade Christmas treats to gift to family and friends this season! Here is a roundup of some festive chocolates, pretzels, and lots more. Homemade Christmas Treats Recipes: White Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats | The Kitchen is My Playground Christmas Pretzels | The Monday Box Santa Hat Brownies | Daisy’s World 4-Ingredient Christmas Candies […]
I would start decorating for Christmas in August if my husband let me. He doesn’t so I win another way… we tend to keep up our decorations until February! Seriously, I’m a little in love with Christmas. We don’t go all out, or even fancy at all. Most of our decorations are handmade ornaments and […]
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 […]
