• Holidays - Kids Crafts

    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…

  • DIY - Holidays

    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…

  • DIY - Holidays

    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…

  • Finances - Holidays

    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…