Book Lover’s Holiday Giveaway Hop {Amazon E-Card Giveaway}

Welcome to the Book Lover’s Holiday Hop sponsored by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Kid Lit Frenzy. Over 260 blogs are participating in this giveaway hop and all prizes are something book lovers would like. My prize for this giveaway is a $5 Amazon e-gift card so that you can buy whatever … Read more

Advent Day #1

Today we started our Truth In The Tinsel Advent book (find out about how you can get a copy here that you can view on your computer). The ornament turned out really cute so I wanted to share it: We talked about how Jesus was the light in the world. At the end I asked … Read more

7 Handmade Ornaments {Great Gift Ideas}

Need a gift for a teacher, grandma, or a friend? How about a handmade ornament? Check out these ornaments I’ve found online. {Click the pictures to be taken to the posts} *** *** *** *** *** ***

Sad Little Christmas Tree {Wordless Wednesday}

*** The boys were “decorating” the tree with the string and papers that came out of the box. We tried putting ornaments on it but after a few got broken we decided not to add any ornaments until we could get some non-breakable ones. Now we have a sad little Christmas tree with nothing on … Read more

Shop Avon For Gifts {Gift Basket Giveaway!}

I love Avon. So much in fact that I use to sell it {and I was my best client!} My friend, Donnell, now sells it and I’m excited to share with you because they have great gift ideas and she’s offering a fabulous giveaway to one lucky reader. Check out some of their great gift … Read more

Tips to Teach Children & Teens the True Spirit of the Holidays‏

Tips courtesy of World Vision: There is not a better time of the year than the winter holiday season to involve children and teenagers in charitable giving and teach them why the old adage, “It is better to give than to receive,” is true.  World Vision offers five great ways for parents to lead by … Read more

10 Christmas Cookies I Want To Try

Today’s Top 10 Tuesday post is a roundup of ten cookies I want to try this Christmas season. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they come from. {Note: My tried and true favorites will be coming in other posts throughout the season.} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***