Archive for ' Seasonal'
Posted:December 24, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
12 Days of Christmas: Day 12, Do it all again next year!
One of the reasons why I love Christmas is that my home is at its loveliest for one whole month. Over a big window facing the back yard is strung a lush garland of pine entwined with [...]
Posted:December 24, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
12 Days of Christmas: Day 11, Is that all there is?
Christmas never seems as big and grand as it does when you’re a child. For weeks prior to the big day, their wide eyes see lights go up and they watch a thousand or so TV commercials advertising the latest and [...]
Posted:December 23, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
12 Days of Christmas: Day 10, Jesus is the Reason
Beneath all the layers of Christmas, the lights, the gifts, the hustle and bustle and Silver Bells, lies the true meaning of Christmas: God’s greatest gift to humanity, his own Son. My 12 Days of Christmas [...]
Posted:December 22, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9, Our Favorite Things
I was never an avid Oprah fan, but every year I looked forward to her holiday episode, “Oprah’s Favorite Things.” If you haven’t seen one of these episodes, they were pretty spectacular. Oprah would present about [...]
Posted:December 21, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
12 Days of Christmas: Day 8, Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
The stocking are hung by the chimney with care. The tree is adorned with ornaments, tinsel, and lights. The house smells of warm, home-baked goodies. As Survival Moms, we spend a lot of time creating the [...]
Posted:December 20, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
12 Days of Christmas: Day 7, Give the gift of preparedness
image by freeparking So is your gift shopping all finished? If not, this year, spread the message of preparedness with a plethora of thoughtful gift ideas. One of these just might put a huge, satisfied smile on the [...]
Posted:December 19, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 6, The Gift of Memories
Here’s an idea for something even the youngest members of your family will enjoy making and receiving: their own collection of photo memories. When my daughter was three years-old, I made a photo collage for her [...]
Posted:December 18, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 5, Keep it simple, sweetie!
Have you noticed that the most memorable moments in life are often the simplest? Children, in particular, are happy with simple, basic pleasures. Life is too complicated all by itself, and at Christmas time, it gets [...]
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 4, A gift of service
Christmas is coming, and my wallet isn’t nearly as fat as it was last year. This year some real creativity is called for if I’m going to have gifts for everyone on my list. That’s what I [...]
Posted:December 15, 2011 By:thesurvivalmom
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 3, Light Up Someone’s Holiday
Do you ever get tired of all the beautiful, sparkling lights decorating trees and homes at this time of year? I never do. I love watching the faces of our kids when they spy yet another [...]
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