One of my favorite parts of each Christmas season is our Five Dollar Christmas Gift Tradition. Each of the children get $5.00 to spend on the other family members. This tradition of shopping has become the most fun way to think about how to surprise each of our family members. Not only do the kids learn the importance of giving, but we also experience so much more!
Crocheting the Chevron Afghan
Crocheting an Afghan is a lot like baking biscuits. Everybody has their own particular recipe that works perfect for them. Many times these recipes are handed down from one generation to the next. If you ask someone how to make biscuits, you’ll get 100 different versions. But they all include the same basic ingredients – flour, milk, Crisco, etc. It’s…
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How to Celebrate Travel When You Can’t Leave Home
How do you bring the excitement of a road trip or adventure to your home when you can’t travel? We all know there are times when we can’t travel because it’s too cold, life is too busy or health won’t allow it. Those are the times to get creative! If you have the travel bug, but life is not allowing…
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50+ Gift Ideas to Help Santa Make His List
Christmas is about much more than presents, toys and stocking stuffers. The holidays is the chance to share your love for family and friends by spending time together and making memories as we celebrate the season. But one of the fun traditions of many families is giving gifts to reflect the things that each person treasures. Whether the people on…
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