The Christmas Season is upon us! Find reflections, activities, advent traditions, and holiday cheer with these helpful tips, tricks, and resources.
An honest Gather ’Round Christmas review of the First Christmas homeschool unit, including what we loved, what’s included, and who it’s best for. Every December, I feel that familiar pull to slow down, take a deep breath, and refocus our homeschool on the true meaning of Christmas. School doesn’t stop during the holiday season, but […]
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Join me for a session of healthy Christmas baking! From sourdough to cornflake wreath cookies, we’re going to make classic recipes with less sugar without compromising the taste and nostalgia! Somehow, we blinked and landed right in the middle of the Christmas season. The house smells like pine, someone is always sneaking candy canes off
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Celebrate the holiday season with these candy cane coloring pages—perfect for kids of all ages, classroom activities, Christmas fun, and adding a touch of sweetness to your festive spirit. Download the PDF file and enjoy hours of entertainment with simple designs, creative ideas, and joyful holiday cheer. The holiday season is officially here, and these
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How to make Christmas special begins with presence and repetition—simple traditions done year after year that your kids will cherish for a lifetime. Explore meaningful, faith-filled ways to create cozy Christmas nostalgia without the overwhelm. There’s a phrase I heard recently that I haven’t been able to shake: “You get to create your kids’ Christmas
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A Letter to Jesus is one of my favorite simple traditions to keep my little children rooted in Christ’s love during a very busy and glitter-filled season. As a mom of five boys—who homeschools, works, and homesteads—I need easy. I also need meaningful. And this little “Dear Jesus” printable checks both boxes beautifully. Christmas has
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The moment I pulled out our nativity story spinner for the first time, my kids practically flocked to the table like I had just announced hot cocoa and candy canes. There’s something magical about hands-on nativity crafts, especially when they help us slow down and remember the story that matters most at Christmas. And let’s
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A patina home embraces real life—fingerprints, worn floors, and all. Discover peace, gratitude, and joy in your beautifully imperfect home. Patina means the soft, beautiful wear that comes with age — the gentle green film that settles on copper, the softened grain of an old cutting board, the dulled shine of a well-loved brass doorknob.
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Can we just pause for a moment and appreciate that it’s the most wonderful time of the year again? 🎄 Whether you’re decking the halls, hanging your Christmas stockings, or just trying to bring a little festive touch to your living room or dining room, Christmas printable art is one of my favorite things to
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Looking for Christmas Copywork ideas for your homeschool? This Christmas Copywork collection uses Bible verses about the birth of Jesus to strengthen handwriting skills, focus on God’s Word, and celebrate the true meaning of the season. There’s just something special about doing copywork during the Christmas season. Maybe it’s the smell of cinnamon and pine,
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The holiday season is here again, and if you’re like me, you’re already making lists, checking them twice, and trying to find the perfect gift for everyone, from your best friend to your family members. Every year, I love putting together these Christmas gift guides filled with the best gift ideas I’ve found over the
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