Elf on the Shelf Rant
It’s time for the yearly Elf bashing. Let me start by saying this…if Elf on the Shelf truly gives you joy in your heart. If you find no greater pleasure than hiding your Elf all over the house and … Continued
Holiday Cards with Minted
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions and ideas are my own. I can’t believe I’m about to say this…but…it’s time to start thinking about Christmas cards. I know, I know, it’s not even Halloween yet. Here’s the … Continued
Elf Insanity – take 2
The Elf insanity continues. Last year my Elf on the Shelf post got a lot of play and laughs. Many of you joined in the fun regardless of your level of Elf efforts. Some of you addmitted to going a … Continued
The Candle of Joy
The candle of joy is pretty easy to write about. Joy is all around us during Advent. It’s what Christmas is all about. Joy bombards our senses. Seeing the good deeds done for those less fortunate who will benefit … Continued
The Second Candle of Advent is Peace
I have a confession. I don’t have a lot of peace during this season. There is just so much to do and so much pressure to get it done in such a short amount of time. Hope I can do … Continued
The First Candle of Advent is Hope
Not, love or joy or peace. Hope. The first candle of Advent is hope and this could not be a more appropriate way to start a season of anticipation. Maybe because I’ve seen Catching Fire twice or because It’s a … Continued
Toddler Proof Christmas Card Display
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to one and all. This is our card that we mailed out (minus the cute paper I glued each one on to). Now I would like to share the virtual version with all of you. … Continued
Soooooo easy DIY snow man wreath
My sweet friend who was due to have her baby in December (she had a precious baby boy, 8 lb 7 oz) found this snow man wreath on Pinterest a while ago. She didn’t want to do the spray painting … Continued
Elf on the Shelf Fail
On the eve of Advent our elf made his annual appearance. But not before I nearly broke my neck and cursed his name trying to get him out of his year long hiding spot. We have some pretty high shelves … Continued
Happy Holy Days
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. The debate rages on, or not. Last week I got on a tiny tangent about Merry Christmas and the fear some have that Christ is being taken out of Christmas. Dear Husband read the paragraph … Continued