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Our Christmas Lights Scavenger hunt was born out of a desire for special holiday memories without additional expense. Years ago when my kids were little, I wanted to create some extra Christmas magic, but we didn’t have the funds for a lot of “extra.” Things like ice skating rinks, mind-blowing presents, or even tickets to […]
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Every year it seems the wish lists and shopping lists get longer. Many parents are starting to realize that your kids need fewer toys, but you still want the joy that comes from giving at Christmas. For many years now, we have given out kids just 3 gifts for Christmas, and the gift giving ceremony […]
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Have you thought about your husband this Christmas? I know, in the craziness of this season, it can be hard to think of your right-hand man as anything more than the one who helps you juggle it all, but believe me, he’s worth it!! When you take the time to focus on your husband, investing […]
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Did you know that gingerbread has a spiritual side? Baking and eating gingerbread men at Christmas isn’t just about having more cookies. You can actually use the gingerbread to teach your children and others about the spiritual significance of Christmas! How to use gingerbread to teach about Jesus I used to think gingerbread was boring, […]
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