This is our first Christmas in our new town. I’m decorating the new house slowly and simply, not stressing about it. We’re keeping gifts low-key, too. Each of the kids will get one “big” gift (which isn’t really that big), plus a few little things. Ken and I don’t buy presents for each other, and […]
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Last minute gift ideas for her
Time flies, and that seems especially true during the month of December. There are just 10 days ’til Christmas! If you still have gifts to buy, consider these last-minute gifts. {Note: post contains affiliate links.} Beautiful books Puffin in Bloom is a series of classic books with swoon-worthy covers. They’re considered children’s books but these […]
Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Moms
There are only seven shopping days left until Christmas! Have you finished shopping for the special moms in your life? If not, I have a few last-minute gift ideas… 1 – Gift card for [more] books! Many moms — especially the homeschooling moms I know — have a book addiction. And thankfully, this is one […]
The gift of literacy (and my book addiction)
Around here, we like books. We really like books. I’ve thought about counting all the books in our house, but that might take a while. {I might have a teensy addiction to books.} I haven’t read as much with Scout and Jem as I’d like, but we do read to them. I plan to start […]
Neighbor Gifts: Ultimate Guide to Christmas
Many items on my list of gifts for neighbors are homemade because of cost-effectiveness, but also because homemade gifts seem more from-the-heart. However, keeping in mind the hectic pace of the season, I’ve also included some non-homemade gifts! Either way, I hope you’ll find some great ideas here that you can use to bless your […]
100 Shoebox Ideas for Girls: OCC Gifts
Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is coming up soon, but there is still plenty of time to pack a box! Since we know it’s sometimes difficult to come up with ideas, Amy and I have come up with big ol’ lists to get you going. I’m sharing 100 shoebox ideas for a girl and […]