As I mentioned last week, and in my post about Advent, we’ve started a new tradition in our family this year. RACK is a commitment to performing Random Acts of Christmas Kindness for 24 days in anticipation of Christmas. It connects us to other people and reminds us of all our blessings along the way. […]
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Getting in the Spirit!
Between the stormy weather this weekend we had so much fun picking out our Christmas Tree, decorating, shopping, seeing Santa and so much Christmas cheer to start the month off right! The rain has been non-stop here in California lately. We timed it just right this weekend and found a break in the storm to […]
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Gift Guide {Toys With the Most Mileage}
In our house there are certain toys that have had more mileage than all the others combined. Being the natural purger that I am, those toys that get little play time are outta here fast! When you step back and really look around at the toys your kids play with most, you will find that […]
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Gift Guide {Family Games}
If your family is anything like ours, we love a good game. Nothing beats the bonding that happens when competitive spirits come alive! We can get laughing so hard my belly hurts. That’s some good old fashioned fun. Here’s a list of some of our family’s favorites for kids of all ages. {You can find them […]
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Advent + Our Top 10 Children’s Holiday Books
The meaning and significance of Advent is often overlooked during the month of December these days. I actually find it to be the heart of Christmas. It technically begins on the Sunday closest to November 30, this year being December 2nd and the following 4 Sundays. For ease, we often talk about Advent being the […]
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How to Get Organized for the Holidays
In order for me to truly be able to enjoy all the special moments of the holiday season, I do my best to be as organized as possible in advance of December 1st. This affords me a couple of things: 1. The ability to find things that we need quickly 2. To make good choices […]
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Zucchini + Carrot Muffins
Happy Monday everyone! Nothing starts my week off better than being able to take some time on Sunday to get our busy kitchen ready for another active week ahead. Between Halloween activities, sports, school, and work, time will be of limited supply this week. When planning for our meals this week, I wanted to have […]