I love this time of year. I love that it it brings us closer together as families, as friends and as communities! It seems during this time of year people love more, care more, and are more kind in their actions towards others. {Our favorite ornament made by our neighbors} Every Christmas season we as…
Peppermint Toffee Cracker Crunch – Our Favorite Holiday Treat
One of my favorite quick and easy treats to make is these Peppermint Toffee’s with Saltine crackers. They are super super easy to make and taste amazing! Peppermint Toffee Cracker Crunch {Print Here} 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1-2 sleeves of Saltines 2 cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to…
Christmas Crackers – Guest Post by Living in Color Mom
Hey everyone! I’m Tearsa from Living In Color Mom. I live in Utah where there are very few mixed race families and we are asked a lot of questions. This is my opportunity to give a little glimpse of our wonderfully unique family. Every week I also have the pleasure of featuring another adorable mixed-race…
Christmas Traditions: Gingerbread Houses – Guest Post from Chocolate on my Cranium
If you haven’t ever heard of the blog Chocolate on my Cranium, now is the time to head over to this amazing ladies blog and start reading. I have followed her blog since I started blogging 5ish years ago! It is wonderful! I am excited to have her on the blog today talking about a…
Top 10 Christmas Books from Motherhood in the Major Leagues
I am excited to have Michelle here today from Motherhood in the Major Leagues. She has such a fun blog, you have got to check it out after reading her post about her top 10 favorite Christmas books…. I would love to wrap up 25 books and open one each day to read… someday we…
35 Fun and Simple Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Neighbors
I just have to say how grateful I am for my good friends and neighbors. I live in such a wonderful place and love everyone around us. Every year at Christmas, because I have the greatest friends and neighbors, I wish I could get them all a big, expensive, lavish gift, but with 35+…
Christmas Gift Idea #3 – Beautiful Jewelry from The LDS Store + A Giveaway
Have you seen this awesome online LDS store called The LDS Store. I know, it won’t be a hard name to forget :). They have beautiful things for both men, women and children. From a huge assortment of CTR rings, stuff for Baptism, Young Woman’s, Missionaries, men ties, home decor, scripture cases and more….
Christmas Gifts Idea #2 for the Babies& Toddlers in the House – Yummi Pouch & Giveaway
Ok, If you have a baby or toddler you are going to LOVE these awesome Yummi Pouches. Actually they are great for kids in general. With my last little guy I made all my own baby food, but would often buy those squeeze pouches they sell at the store for $2.00ish for days when I…
Edible Christmas Trees – Guest Post from Life as Mrs. Larson
Hi, I’m Jessie and I blog over at Life as Mrs. Larson. I am a mom to a 2.5 year old boy and 9 month old baby girl. I love hanging out with my kiddos, making messes, playing hard, and learning tons. I have an awesome husband or works super hard so that I can…
What Gifts Can You Give to Him? – 12 Gifts for Christ
I mentioned this awesome book in my 25 days of Christmas post. I got a couple of my ideas for the 25 days of Christmas Spirit from it. I have to say that every book I have read of Merrilee Boyacks has been wonderful. This one, 12 Gifts for Christ, is a new favorite. This…