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Teaching My Kids about Jesus through Advent – “The Heart of Christmas”
When my children grow up, I don’t want them to think of me as the heart of the home. Instead, I want them to know that Jesus is the heart of our home just as we light the center candle of our Advent wreath for Him.
15 Christ-Centered Christmas Books for Kids
Baby-4 Years M Is for Manger: An ABC Book for Toddlers about Christmas and the Nativity Good News! It’s Christmas! (Our Daily Bread for Kids Presents) Christmas in the Manger A Star for Jesus Jesus Came for Me: The True Story of Christmas 2-6 Years A Very Noisy Christmas: A Fun Retelling of the NativityContinue reading “15 Christ-Centered Christmas Books for Kids”
How to Decorate Cookies with Royal Icing – Recipes, Decorating, FAQs
Learning is a hobby in itself for me, and I enjoy sharing what I learn with others. My goal with this post is to provide the basics for you to get started. I spent so much time watching videos, reading blogs, and decorating, so I feel confident that I can help you. This blog willContinue reading “How to Decorate Cookies with Royal Icing – Recipes, Decorating, FAQs”
How to Celebrate Advent at Home
A 4 Week Advent Guide for Kids Updated for 2022 Advent Season We began celebrating Advent in 2019 when my daughter was only two, and I have seen the value of the tradition. We planned to use advent and candle lighting to shift the focus of Christmas from Santa and gifts to Jesus. Even whileContinue reading “How to Celebrate Advent at Home”
Summer Royal Icing Cookies
Creating holiday and seasonal cookie designs is a lot of fun. I am a hobby baker, so I make cookies for enjoyment and to share with friends and family. Designing the cookies is my favorite part, and I usually don’t make the same cookie twice. I enjoyed creating these cookies designs, and I hope theyContinue reading “Summer Royal Icing Cookies”
Summer Fresh Floral Arrangement
When I think of summer florals, I think of blue hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers, and I love every variety. My family has several bushes at their homes, so I’m always able to get clippings while they’re blooming. In this post, I’ll share with you how I made this gorgeous hydrangea floralContinue reading “Summer Fresh Floral Arrangement”
Fourth of July Basket for Kids
When I think of summer, one of the holidays I immediately think of is Independence Day or the Fourth of July as I usually say. When my daughter was born in 2017, one of the holidays I was most excited about, besides Christmas, was the Fourth of July. Why? Because of the awesome parade I’veContinue reading “Fourth of July Basket for Kids”
Simple Birthday Sheet Cake
While I consider myself a hobby baker, I do have a lot of cake and cookie decorating experience. It’s all self-taught and learning from failures, but I love baking. Making sweets and special treats for family and friends is what led me down the road of hobby baking. I did sell cakes once upon aContinue reading “Simple Birthday Sheet Cake”
DIY Summer Porch Decor
When I think of summer, one of the holidays I immediately think of is Independence Day or July Fourth, as I usually say. My summer outdoor decor is patriotic and classically red, white, and blue. In this post, I am sharing three simple DIYs for your summer porch, including an upcycled wall hanging, front doorContinue reading “DIY Summer Porch Decor”