When you’ve been married 35 years, coming up with an unique idea for a date night becomes a challenge. Sometimes it takes a thoughtful gift to help us think outside the box and come up with something new. That’s exactly…
The Twelth Day of Christmas
The Twelth Day of Christmas at last! If you are celebrating the ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ then the twelth day typically falls on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day (depending on whether or not you begin on December 13th or 14th).…
The Eleventh Day of Christmas
Hey, we’re almost to the end of my ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ posts — that actually kind of makes me sad, because I love sharing our Christmas traditions and activities with you. I hope they are giving you ideas to…
The Tenth Day of Christmas
On the ‘Tenth Day of Christmas’, nothing beats the scent of gingerbread baking in your home. And sharing gingerbread houses and cookies with others is such a fun way to spread Christmas cheer and warmth! I actually had never baked…
The Ninth Day of Christmas
This article is part of a ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ series so for the ninth day of Christmas, I’m focusing on Christmas lights. There are two things that really make Christmas special for me — Christmas music and Christmas lights!…
The Eighth Day of Christmas
The ‘Eighth Day of Christmas’ is the perfect time to make homemade gifts or cards. There are gifts that nearly every member of the family can help make, and as my 7-yr old granddaughter says, “making things is better than…
The Seventh Day of Christmas
For the ‘Seventh Day of Christmas’, it’s time to prepare a Bethlehem-themed dinner. Your dinner can be a wonderful way to make Christmas more Christ-centered. Remember that this is not meant to add any stress to your Christmas season; it…
The Sixth Day of Christmas
The sixth day of Christmas is a good time to make some homemade Christmas tree ornaments. Even if you already have your tree decorated, it’s still fun to make ornaments and hang them on outdoor trees or give them as…