What would the holidays be without holiday movies? What are your favorite holiday movies? What movie is a “can’t miss” for you? Be sure to tell why that movie is special – does is bring back childhood memories, do you set aside special time to watch it? 

We’re down to the final days before the big night! Santa and his helpers are working overtime these days, so take advantage and set aside some time for a visit. Make sure you jot down how your kids felt about seeing the big guy – were they happy, scared, nervous, or fearless? Take pictures while… Read More »

I love finding new ways to showcase the holiday cards that we receive every year. Take some pictures of your holiday card display or pick your favorites and share those.

My family moved from Texas to Alabama in the middle of my first grade year. Up until that point we had always celebrated Christmas with a huge extended family celebration, but moving so close to Christmas, we weren’t going to be able to “go home” for the holidays. It was hard enough transitioning into a… Read More »

Twelve years ago my husband and I celebrated our first Christmas as a married couple. He bought me the most beautiful blown glass ornament:I love the untraditional color and the details all rendered in glass, but most of all, over the years this ornament has come to symbolize my greatest desire for the Christmas season:… Read More »

The Christmas season is a great time to give back to your community. There are so many opportunities to do this and documenting your service is a great way to remind your family of what it means to be blessed by being a blessing. If you need ideas:– Gather up all of your loose change… Read More »

Pull out the paper, crayons, pencils, pens, and stickers! It’s time to let Santa know what’s on your wishlist! Oh, the kids should probably write a letter, too. Take pictures of the process, but make sure you also get copies of those letters and wishlists for your album before you send them off. 

A good way to pass the evenings that seem to get longer as Christmas approaches is to pile into the car and drive around to see other families Christmas decorations. Burn your iTunes Christmas playlist to CD, take your camera, swing by Starbucks for hot chocolate (or make and bring your own), and spend some… Read More »

If you host Christmas Eve or Christmas Day you’ll want to take some time and begin to plan your menu. Doing that today will give you 2 weeks to shop and spread the cost over time. You even still have time to order a dinner for pick-up! Scan your handwritten list or type it directly… Read More »

There’s 12 days until Christmas and if your house is like mine, the kids have started asking 4 or 5 times a day how many days are left. The easiest way to help them watch the time pass and save your sanity is to make an Advent calendar to count down the days. All you… Read More »