This post is all about the Christmas bottom line. We’re talking how to save with some dollar store decorations, I’m going to tell you exactly how much we’re spending and I’ve got some creative gift ideas too. Dollar store Christmas finds There are great Christmas finds in the Dollar Tree, you just have to be… Read More Christmas budget: Dollar store finds, real numbers and cheap cards
Can we still be friends if I tell you that I have a very limited tolerance for Christmas music? I can’t believe I just put that out there on the internet. Don’t throw any garland or ornaments at me. I envy the Buddy the Elf types, but I made a Christmas playlist for we slightly… Read More Vintage Christmas Spotify playlist
This year I’m keeping Christmas decor simple — all white and green with lots of twinkle lights! I bought a flocked tree (which I’m crazy about), added quite a few strands of garland and aimed to add a strand of lights wherever possible. It’s amazing how magical they make the evening time. We’ve actually never… Read More White and green Christmas decor
I love building Christmas family traditions as my kids get older. I’ve slowly been gathering things, maybe one a year, that we can add on to our list. Today I’m sharing my list of favorite gifts for kids and Christmas traditions. These are special things the kids will pull out each year and remember. Friday starts… Read More Gift guide: Christmas traditions with kids
I have a confession. Half of these items are in my cart, and they’re not in there as thoughtful gifts — they’re in there for me! That’s the sign of a good gift, right? (Or a selfish person.) When you want to keep it yourself? No seriously, I want that pom pom blanket badly. Anyway, there’s… Read More Gift guide: Presents $30 or less
I love all things Christmas — the traditions, shopping, making DIY gifts, baking cookies (ok, I actually don’t like baking cookies, but everything else). But don’t think that you have to break the bank to have a wonderful Christmas! Marcello and I are trying to focus more on giving and family time than gifts and… Read More The Ultimate Christmas Planner
I have found that my decision to not buy more Christmas decorations this year can’t stop me from continuing to deck the halls. I wanted some height in this corner of our bar and a branch seemed just the right idea. And it’s free! (Clara is quite pleased with her Crayola masterpiece over there, as… Read More Easy Christmas branch centerpiece
Not every Christmas is the same. Some years cost less, some cost more. This year ours costs less and we plan on giving more. We’ve decided to budget Christmas expenses at $325 for this family of five. This includes decor, kids’ crafts, presents, cards, wrapping supplies, everything except the kids’ Christmas pajamas (which I bought on sale last month).… Read More Our Christmas budget
I am so excited about having an advent calendar this year! Last year I was thinking of activities last minute and shoving them in the doors when the kids weren’t looking. But this time I’ve got a plan! And I’ll share it with you. I’m adding a few new things to our Christmas activity list. I thought… Read More Printable Christmas activities for advent
