This is a super cute craft for preschoolers. It is a paper plate with the center cut out. Paint it green, cut out a star, add some pom-poms and a picture of baby Jesus, then finish it off by punching a hole for a string to hang it! I created…
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Cinnamon-Applesauce Ornaments
These Cinnamon-Applesauce Ornaments were a great activity to do with my preschool son. RECIPE: 1 cup and 2 tbsp. cinnamon (or 4.12 oz. bottle of cinnamon) 3/4 cup applesauce 1-10 drops of your favorite essential oils Mix until it’s combined and forms a ball. Roll out portions in between…
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DIY Sign “Oh Holy Night”
There are lots of cool printable signs for Christmas out there on the internet. The problem that I ran into was that I wanted a large picture to place on my mantle. This particular canvas is 22 x 28 inches. Thanks to a sale at my local craft store, I…
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Recycled Magazine Ornaments
I have to admit, the idea for these super cute ornaments was not my own. I saw a pin from an Esty site of ones similar to what are pictured, and since there were no directions on how to make your own I decided to go for it! The pin…
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DIY “Joy” Sign
If you have the time and a little bit of money, this sign makes a great Christmas decoration or gift. Get your supplies at local thrift store for even more savings. Items Needed: Chalkboard Sign with Wood Frame White Craft Paint Twine, Rope, or Ribbon to Hang the Sign Hot…
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Giving is More than a Season
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 Traditionally, the time between Halloween and New Year’s is considered a time of giving, helping those in need, and of being thankful for what we have. Over the past few years, this time frame has been…
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Hijacked Christmas- Don’t be a Holiday Casualty
The first known observation of Christmas occurred around 378 AD, approximately 400 years after the birth of Jesus. Due to the time of year it is observed, many seasonal customs overlapped the Christmas holiday and gradually became synonymous with it. These customs and traditions have changed over time, but the…