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101 Days of Christmas: Tips for Storing Christmas Decorations

by kacey on December 26, 2012

The following post is from Kacey of Next Level Mama:

source: Mandi Ehman

After the last of the wrapping paper has been thrown away and you’ve eaten Christmas leftovers until you can’t eat any more, then comes the really fun part about the holidays–taking down all the decorations and storing them away. OK, so maybe it’s not that fun. However, we don’t want you to be that neighbor with Christmas decorations still up deep into the spring and summer months!

Here are a few tips to get you packing like a pro:

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101 Days of Christmas: Read the Christmas Story

by Mandi on December 24, 2012

source: Mandi Ehman

And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:13-14

Sometime tomorrow — whether it’s first thing in the morning or later in the evening, gathered around the tree or cuddling on the couch, while eating breakfast or getting ready for bed — I encourage you to take some time to read the Christmas story together as a family.

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101 Days of Christmas: Printable Christmas Placemats

December 20, 2012

The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: ‘Tis the season for holiday get-togethers. That means family, food, fun… and the occasional squirmy kid. How can we keep the kids happy while they’re waiting for Christmas dinner to be served? Simply use the same tactic that smart restaurant owners use: [...]

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Printable Christmas Games and Party Packs from Funsational!

December 18, 2012

Add some extra fun to your Christmas get-togethers this weekend with these printable party packs from Funsational! With everything you need — from printable games and banners to favor boxes and place cards — these packs are a great way to add a special touch to your party without spending a lot of money.

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101 Days of Christmas: Sleep by the Christmas Tree

December 16, 2012

Every Christmas Eve, my friend Chrissy lets her kids sleep by the Christmas tree. When I asked her how she does presents from Santa and stocking, she said she simply waits until they’re asleep and then hides the presents from Santa under the tree so the kids wake up to them in the morning, a [...]

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Pictures of Our Cookie Swap {And an Online Cookie Exchange from GLAD}

December 7, 2012

A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that I’d partnered with GLAD to host a a cookie swap to benefit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Did you download your free cookie swap printables?! Sadly, pediatric cancer is the number one cause of death by disease of children in the U.S., and there is a huge need for [...]

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Free Christmas eBooks: Handmade Decor & Holiday Treats

December 2, 2012

If you don’t already have a copy of these free ebooks, be sure to download your copy of each today: In Handmade Holiday Decor, you’ll find 33 DIY projects for your home! Whether you consider yourself crafty or not and regardless of your budget, there’s something for you! From beautiful ornaments and wreaths to card [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Baby Sock Advent Calendar

November 29, 2012

Last year, in an attempt to make the days leading up to Christmas special and memorable for our kids, we did our own “12 Days of Christmas” countdown. It’s a way for me to make sure that we actually fit in all of our fun activities and traditions since I am able to take off [...]

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9 FREE Christmas Printables for Kids

November 25, 2012

Add some extra fun to your holiday season with these free printable activities for kids. From advent calendars to homemade cards to the cutest printable nativity set you ever did see, there’s plenty to choose from:

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Giveaway: Truth in the Tinsel (5 Winners!)

November 24, 2012

This giveaway is now closed! The winners are Jill (jhayward24@…), Lori (Lori.magnussen@…), Sheila (fjbfok@…), Patricia (wesdelchic07@…) and Leigh (saunders.eleigh@…)! Amanda White from OhAmanda.com is one of my very favorite bloggers. She is genuine and caring, savvy and creative, joyful and outgoing. Over the past 4 years, we’ve spent time in person and online brainstorming and [...]

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