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Making New Traditions

Every year there are certain things we do as a family around Christmas. Visiting family, multiple gift exchanges, dinners, decorating, etc. It is time for a new tradition to be added.

This year, now that my son is a tad older, I plan to read Luke 2 every Christmas Eve before bed to our family. The birth of Jesus is the reason for the season. It's not about gifts, games, and toys.... Christmas is about Jesus!

I want my son to grow up knowing what Christmas is really about. I want him to know our Saviour was born as the ultimate sacrifice for us.  I want him to keep his eyes focused on Jesus!

Merry Christmas everyone! I pray that you all spend time with Our Lord this week and remember all He has done for you ♥

God Bless and Keep Smilin'
Stephanie><>

8 Days until Christmas!

With the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we all get a little flustered! Christmas is a mere 8 days away! Oh and how unprepared I am!!!
I could stress and worry and get down on myself, but you know what? I won't! I've made a ton of crochet gifts and Christmas isn't about gifts.... it's about Jesus!
Remember all you wonderful mommies and wives out there, your children won't remember they had 100 gifts under the tree or 10. They will remember you getting the house ready, the time you put into making Christmas special, the small heartfelt gifts, and the lessons of Jesus you've taught them.
God Bless and Keep Smilin'
Stephanie ><>

Peace, Hope, Love, Joy, Jesus

I was skimming through Pinterest the other day and saw a super cute advent activity. It is actually from Etsy. I don't know about you, but with little ones running about, flames make me nervous! 

 

Here is an amazing way to celebrate Advent!!! Add the "flames" one day at a time with no worry for little fingers getting burned!

God Bless and Keep Smilin'

Stephanie ><>

Stars of God's Blessings

I can't wait to start this activity with my son! With everything going on in the world, sometimes our perspective gets cloudy. We've all been there.

Where are my blessings?

Why am I struggling with this?

When will I catch a break?

GOD IS ALWAYS THERE!

I have had a few rough days over the last two weeks (ok, maybe more than a few). Last night as I prayed, I heard Him. The great I AM. As dark as things in this world seem to be, there are blessings all around us!!! This revelation brought me to this activity.

What you need:
Construction paper
Tape
Pen
Wall space or door space

Every evening, after my family and I have dinner, I'm going to hand everyone a star and a pen and write one thing they were blessed with or thankful for that day. I'm going to post them on the back of our front door. Just as a reminder when we leave everyday, how blessed we really are ♥♡♥♡♥

Will you join us in counting our blessings?

I can't wait to share our finished star blessing reminder :)

Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

God Bless and Keep Smilin'
Stephanie ><>

Advent family activities

I am so excited today! Today is the first Sunday of Advent! I have some awesome activities to share with you all throughout the week to do with your little ones.

I have found there are sooooo many activities out there for the month of December. A depressing part of all this is..... it is all geared toward "Santa" and gifts. Is this what we want our children to focus on during this amazing month? My family and I are keeping Christ in CHRISTmas!

My son is at the age right now (7) where he is questioning everything. Through these activities I am hoping he will have a better understanding of our Lord Jesus and he continues to walk with our Lord throughout his life. I know he loves Jesus, I just want to help him along his walk with our Savior.

Would you join me? Will you keep Christ is Christmas?

God Bless and Keep Smilin
Stephanie><>