What Does a Simple Christmas Season Look Like?

We had such a great Thanksgiving week as a family – lots of down time, lots of quality family time, lots of great eats. Now we are full speed ahead into the Christmas season, and can I be honest?  I’m dragging my feet. I’m not sure why my spirit isn’t into the season yet.  I’m …

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Have You Started Your Christmas Shopping Yet? {HOT Amazon Toy Deals}

I was making a Christmas suggestions list for my overachieving family members who have already started their Christmas shopping today, and I spotted some amazing Amazon deals already! It’s not even Thanksgiving and they already have 40-60% off of some of the HOT Holiday Toys. Here’s a few HOT Amazon Toy Deals I found that …

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Wishing You a Peaceful Christmas Season…

We wish we could slip one of these in each of your mailboxes. But we certainly wish ALL of you the most peaceful and restful Christmas season! And just for fun, here’s a look back on our past Christmas cards… 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Wish one has been YOUR favorite?

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Pure Charity iPad Mini Giveaway {Don’t Just Shop, Shop and Change the World}

So I introduced you to the brilliance and simplicity of Pure Charity on Tuesday, and today I get to draw you in further by this HUGE…I mean MINI… Mini but MIGHTY iPad Giveaway, which Pure Charity has so generously offered to give to one of you! You guys… I know.  Did your heart just skip …

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Things That Make Me Jolly at Christmas

I’m loving the smells, eats, and tunes of this season, how about you? Here’s a few things I’m into at Christmas time… Favorite Sniffs:  Fresh Christmas Tree {Brooks evidently does not share this love} and The Smell of Christmas by Aromatique Must Watches: Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life Favorite Pinterest Christmas Inspirations: …

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How Pure Charity Can Change Your Holidays…

What if our online spending could be used for GOOD? I need to order a Christmas gift from Walmart for my nephews.  I spend $40 and 2.5% of that goes into my giving fund to fund projects of my choosing. (I don’t spend any additional money.) Later that day I remember I need to order …

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Andes Mint Brownies: A Holiday Baking Addiction

My friend Amy introduced me to the wonderfulness of Andes Mint Cookies over 10 years ago.  There’s a reason she’s still one of my closest friends.  We share a love for chocolate, Jesus, bargains, and a few other essentials. And then I tried Andes Mint Brownies, and I’m not sure I could chose a favorite …

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10 Toys They’ll Still Love the Day After Christmas

I feel like having four BOYS of the same age makes us a bit of Toy Critics. We have a perfect little “test group” to try things out, see how they handle a good amount of wear and tear, what holds their attention, and what things are worth the money. Here are a handful that …

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