Another Christmas craft: Cut out the small baby Jesus from the baby Jesus template. On a piece of construction paper, glue enough small pieces of brown and yellow yarn to form a bed. Glue Baby Jesus into the bed. Glue Popsicle sticks around the baby to make a manger. See more Christmas activities on ...
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Thank You Cards that Teach Gratitude But Don’t Take Until February to Finish
In our home "Thank You" cards are part of life. Whenever one of us is given something - whether tangible or not - a "Thank You" card is given in return. By creating these cards we are establishing a thankful and grateful heart in our children. Character traits that we want all of our children to have. Our kiddos do really well making one or ...
What is Your Christmas Gift to God?
Pin It We often pack more into the four weeks of December than the entire other eleven months combined. And all in the name of Jesus! Well, that is the point. Right? Sadly, God gets pushed to the back burner as we spread cheer. Today, I encourage you to stop for a just three minutes. Grab a hot cup of ...
Christmas Traditions: Traditions to Make Your Own
So far, I have shared with you specific ideas to keep Jesus and others the center of your Christmas activities. But, I have only touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to options. Here are a few more. But for these ideas, I am not sharing specifics, just the ideas for you to make them your own. Look through photo albums. Laugh ...
Questions You Must Ask Your Child Before He or She Opens a Present
source My kids love to open presents. I cringe at the thought. Sounds crazy that I wouldn't love the experience just as much but in reality I fear the gift-opening time. What shocking statements will my children make upon seeing the objects that have been gifted to them. Especially Bubs and Little Man with all there "struggles." ...
Guest Post: Instead of Following Pinterest, Celebrate Advent Your Way
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Fabulous Christmas Food to Eat or Share
Food is tightly associated with the holidays. And why not? Christmas brings about some of the yummiest morsels of food that there is. In this post, I have gathered our favorite recipes! This is one of our family's favorites at Christmas and I don't believe that my mom can make enough batches. This is truly the best English Toffee recipe ...
Christmas Activities for a Group of Kiddos
Do you have a group of children to entertain this holiday season? Maybe at your house or at the grandparents? Whenever we get together with family or friends, there are many littles who need just a little direction or mayhem erupts. Last Christmas I set out ice cream cones and left over Halloween candy to make Cone Christmas ...
Make Homemade Christmas Wrapping Paper with Your Child
One of the activities in the ABCJesusLovesMe free, Basic 2 Year Curriculum is to make homemade wrapping paper. It makes adorable presents and allows the kiddos to be involved in the gift giving process. Plus there is virtually no cost and is teaches recycling! Whenever I receive a package in the mail that is stuffed with brown paper, I smooth ...
The PERFECT Christmas Gift to Give to Relatives
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