My Kids’ Favorite Simple Christmas Traditions (In a Big Family)
I’m a huge proponent of simple & joyful family life. The holiday online content is SO OVERWHELMING THESE DAYS. So …
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Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Ideas
We have used the Jesus Storybook Bible for Advent in our home for 8 years in a row now. I …
Host A Jesse Tree Ornament Exchange
Many years, our family started a really simple Jesse Tree tradition during Advent, and I loved it! A friend and I threw together …
How to Do a Simple Jesse Tree With Kids
Have you ever heard of a Jesse Tree? A Jesse Tree is created with a set of 25 symbolic ornaments, …
The 9 Best Options for Advent Reading with Kids [2023]
Today, I’m going to help you figure out which plan to follow this year for Advent reading with your kids. …
Simple & Fun Preschool Advent Activities for a Meaningful Christmas
In this post, I’m going to share several ideas for preschool advent activities to do with your 3-5 year olds …
20 Awesome Ideas for Homemade Gifts Made Easy
In this post, you will get 20 fun ideas for easy handmade diy gifts. Whether you’re looking for birthday gifts, …
31 Simple & Fun Advent Activities for Kids
This post has 30 simple & fun advent activities for families to do with their kids this year. We’ve celebrated …
Simple Advent with Toddlers that Won’t Stress You Out [Printable]
I’ve grown to really like celebrating Advent the past several years. The word “Advent” comes from a Latin word meaning …
50+ Best Gifts for Toddler Girls That They’ll Actually Play With (For Years to Come!)
In this post, you will learn the BEST toddler girl gift ideas! Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas gifts, or …
Cash Flowing Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, and I’m already hearing people joke about putting Christmas on their credit card. In the past, I’ve …
Complete Guide to Celebrating Christmas with Little Kids [Simple Tips & Gift Guide]
This post is meant to be an all-in-once resource for Christmas with little kids. It has a LOT packed in …
Operation Simplify Christmas
I’ve kind of accidentally become a quasi-minimalist over the past couple years. I’m sure I’m not a “real” minimalist because, …
Reflecting on Advent: Hope
Every December, our church, presumably like many of yours, spends 4 weeks on the commonly celebrated themes of Advent: Hope, …
A Failed Attempt at a Meaningful Advent with Toddlers
Sometimes, (okay, often)… I get these grand ideas. An idea of something we’re going to do, and how it will …
My Favorite Advent Devotional: The Greatest Gift
This will be my 5th year reading through this Advent devotional: The Greatest Gift. I already pulled it out so I …
Simplify Christmas and Give Generously
This year, Ben and I have discussing how to give more generously and simultaneously cut back on excessive spending. The thing …