It's the second week in December and I've officially deemed it Christmas crunch time around here. I want the presents purchased and wrapped before the week of Christmas and I want to enjoy the days leading up to the most wonderful day of the year. Stocking stuffers seem to be an afterthought for me, I buy all the big things and then I'm left scratching my head and wondering what I'll put into the stockings hanging from the mantle. But, stockings are so much fun! This year I decided to be a little more intentional in the stocking stuffer department and on my hunt, I found some cute ideas. I thought I'd pass them along to you, in case you're looking for fresh ideas this … [Read more...]
2013 Christmas Round-Up
Last year, I had so much fun with the 12 Days Of Christmas series. I love creating and cooking, especially around the holidays. Another 12 days series isn't in the cards for this year, things are busy and I'm lucky to get a blog post up these days, it's just a busy season around here. I wanted to share some of my favorite projects from around the blog. You can find links to them and a short explanation beneath the collages. These have all been created in our home and I can say without a doubt that anyone can accomplish these fun and simple projects. Get your hot glue gun out, I promise this is going to be fun for everyone! Santa's Magic Key- A fun and simple project, Santa's magic … [Read more...]
just as he said
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. -Matthew 28:6 As a Christians, Easter holds great worth. It is the day in which we celebrate a risen savior. I can't imagine the sting of death and the pain that God must have felt on that fateful Friday and I'm thankful we serve a risen Savior. I love that verse above for so many reasons, but the words just as he said resonate deeply. We serve that same Lord, the one who rose just as he said. Today, we have that same hope. For us, it isn't just one day each year, every day He is making provisions for us. If we only follow, there are promises for us and they will be fulfilled, just as he … [Read more...]