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Favorite Family Traditions from Shelisa of Think Magnet

Favorite Family Traditions from Shelisa of Think Magnet

  Note from Jenae:  Throughout the month of December, I’ll be sharing posts by several of my favorite bloggers about their favorite family traditions surrounding Christmas. I firmly believe that traditions help shape our children’s memories of their childhood and draw…

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Letter to Santa: A Lesson in Learning to Write

Letter to Santa: A Lesson in Learning to Write

Besides writing a few words here and there, Big Brother has never written an actual letter. He came to me one day last week and asked if he could write a letter to Santa. We got a piece of paper…

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20 Christmas Crafts & Activities for Kids

20 Christmas Crafts & Activities for Kids

  Christmas Box Counting & Number Matching Christmas Present Patterning Santa Countdown Handprint Christmas Wreath Homemade Snow Globe Puffy Snowflakes “Silver Bells” Memory Game (with Hershey Kisses) Throw a “Snowball” Build Your Own Snowman in a Bag Sheep Ornament Kid-Friendly…

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Christmas Letter Banner with Catalog Pictures

Christmas Letter Banner with Catalog Pictures

I went to get the mail yesterday, only to find FIVE catalogs stuffed in our small mailbox. Five…in one day! We’ve been getting an onslaught of toy and home decor catalogs lately (even though I have attempted to remove us…

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Handprint Reindeer Puppets and Treat Bags

Handprint Reindeer Puppets and Treat Bags

This simple reindeer craft can serve two purposes:  Turn the brown bag upside down and make puppets or fill it with goodies to make a cute bag! Here’s what you’ll need:  Brown paper bags, construction paper, glue, googly eyes and…

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Truth in the Tinsel

Truth in the Tinsel

I know it seems like Christmas is a ways away (and it is…we haven’t even gotten through Halloween yet)! But I would like to implore you to begin thinking about the traditions and customs you want to include in your…

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Our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party!

Our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party!

  On Sunday night we had over 50 people in our home and we packed a total of 36 boxes! We have lots of stuff left over, so we could have packed several more….but we ran out of boxes! I…

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Preparing for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Preparing for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

We have a little more than a week to go before we’re hosting our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party! The invitations were sent out a couple weeks ago. Yes, I know it is only the beginning of October, but Collection…

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Operation Christmas Child Packing Party Invitations

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party Invitations

Have you heard of Operation Christmas Child? It’s a ministry through Samaritan’s Purse that allows us to send a shoebox of gifts/personal items to a child in a third world country for Christmas–which is often the only gift they receive….

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What to do with your Christmas Cards now that Christmas is over…

What to do with your Christmas Cards now that Christmas is over…

This year we chose not to do Christmas cards. But I’ve already decided that next year I’m going to go back to doing Christmas cards. Here’s why… One of my reasons for not doing them was because I always felt guilty throwing…

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One of my New Favorite Christmas Books!

One of my New Favorite Christmas Books!

On a whim, I picked up Song of the Stars at our local Christian bookstore yesterday. It is written by Sally Lloyd-Jones, the same author as The Jesus Storybook Bible (our very favorite children’s Bible), so I knew I would love…

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The Great Santa Debate

The Great Santa Debate

This time of year, it seems that ‘Santa Claus’ is nearly as polarizing as the names ‘Edward’ and ‘Jacob’ in a cafeteria filled with 6th grade girls. The thing is, I understand, respect, and appreciate both sides of the Santa…

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Laced Felt Stocking :: Perfect Gift Card Holder

Laced Felt Stocking :: Perfect Gift Card Holder

Big Brother helped me add a personalized touch to the gift cards we’ll be giving this Christmas by making (and lacing) these felt stockings. Threading and lacing are excellent for developing fine motor control! Here’s what you’ll need:  Felt, Glittered…

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Candy Cane Creations

Candy Cane Creations

We have a box with a bazillion miniature candy canes that my cousin gave us, which also happen to be a few years old. I’m sure they are perfectly fine to eat (and we have had a few), but I…

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Sent in by You: Picture Frame Felt Christmas Tree

Sent in by You: Picture Frame Felt Christmas Tree

Jessica sent in this adorable idea for creating a felt Christmas Tree using an old picture frame. Here are the directions from Jessica: So maybe like you, I always have great intentions of homemade gifts for Christmas, and I never…

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Coffee Filter Christmas Tree

Coffee Filter Christmas Tree

  I love the simplicity of this craft. I’m also a huge fan of using coffee filters for kid’s crafts (remember this, this and this?)! Here’s what you’ll need:  2 coffee filters, green markers (we used regular and Do-A-Dot Markers),…

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Teaching our Children How to Give and Receive Gifts

Teaching our Children How to Give and Receive Gifts

  As Christmas quickly approaches, now is the best time of the year to ‘teach’ your child how to graciously give and receive gifts!   Giving   Most children are naturally “givers.” Some have to be prodded a bit more…

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