We knew when we got married, we wanted a large family: “6 kids, give or take a few.” said my husband. We also knew we were going to be lifelong missionaries somewhere outside of the USA. When you combine those two family characteristics, there usually isn’t a lot of extra money to spend on gifts […]
Musician’s Gift Guide
Today, as part of our 20 Days of Ultimate Christmas Lists Series, we have put together this gift guide for musician’s and music lovers of all ages. Martin Luther once said: Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. If you are blessed to have a […]
33 Favorite Holiday Side Dishes
Today’s post is a guest post by Wendy Woerner of Southern Test Kitchen. I’m so excited to try some of the great holiday side dishes that she is recommending! 33 Favorite Holiday Side Dishes The Christmas season is one of those times when we all enjoy partaking of the many and varied side dishes that […]
Christmas Gift Ideas: Kid Friendly Subscriptions
For kids there is something almost magical about getting real mail with your own name on it! Kid friendly subscriptions and lessons can be great continuous learning gifts for kids at Christmas. They are gifts that last the whole year through really! When I was a kid we listened to stories on the radio every […]
20+ Ideas for Decorating Your Front Entrance For Christmas
Making Your Christmas Entrance Welcoming Nothing beats a first impression, especially at Christmas! What better way to show your guests your unique family Christmas spirit than with a delightfully decorated entrance to your home! Just in case you’re running low on inspiration, here are more than 20 great ideas to help get the decorative juices […]
25+ Awesome Christmas Mantel Decorations
Three years ago, the day before Thanksgiving, we moved our family across the country. Our new apartment was scantily clad with furniture, and the 15 suitcases we brought with us had little room for holiday decorations. Even our keepsake Christmas stockings hadn’t made the packing cut. But this house didn’t have a fireplace to hang […]
The Ultimate Book Lover Gift Guide
I have loved books all of my life! I cannot remember a time when I didn’t have a book in my hand, in my bag or very close by. I love fiction and non-fiction, biographies and inspirational/devotionals books. (See a list of some of my favorites here!) But perhaps most of all I love picture […]
50 Gifts for the Kid Artist
You all know someone like this, always creating something out of nothing, always finding treasures in the trash, so full of artistic abilities they could fill a museum with their creations by the time they were eight. What kinds of things make good gifts for the kid artist? I have one (a kid artist I […]
20+ Ways to Decorate Your Holiday Table
Today’s post is a guest post by Jennifer Tankersley of ListPlanIt.com I know you will enjoy all of these gorgeous ideas for how to festively decorate your holiday table! While my family loves living in Maine, the decision to live here has taken us far from family. We most often celebrate Christmas with just the […]
30+ Favorite Christmas Cookies
Today’s post is a guest post by Jennifer Tankersley of List Plan It! Enjoy! Maine is the place that my family calls home, and it can be pretty cold in December. Not only does baking for Christmas tend to give our home a delicious warmth, but it is the perfect way to fill it with […]