12 Days of Christmas: Day 12, Do it a...

One of the reasons why I love Christmas is that my home is at its loveliest for one whole month.  Over a big window...

12 Days of Christmas: Day 12, Do it all again next year!
posted on: Dec 24, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

12 Days of Christmas: Day 11, Is that...

Christmas never seems as big and grand as it does when you’re a child.  For weeks prior to the big day, their...

12 Days of Christmas: Day 11, Is that all there is?
posted on: Dec 24, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

12 Days of Christmas: Day 10, Jesus i...

Beneath all the layers of Christmas, the lights, the gifts, the hustle and bustle and Silver Bells, lies the true...

12 Days of Christmas: Day 10, Jesus is the Reason
posted on: Dec 23, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9, Our ...

I was never an avid Oprah fan, but every year I looked forward to her holiday episode, “Oprah’s Favorite...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9, Our Favorite Things
posted on: Dec 22, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The easiest cookie you’ll ever ...

image by Susan Gayle Peanut butter and chocolate are my husband’s absolute favorite combination of flavors, and...

The easiest cookie you’ll ever make!
posted on: Dec 21, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

12 Days of Christmas: Day 8, Enjoy th...

The stocking are hung by the chimney with care. The tree is adorned with ornaments, tinsel, and lights. The house...

12 Days of Christmas: Day 8, Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
posted on: Dec 21, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

12 Days of Christmas: Day 7, Give the...

image by freeparking So is your gift shopping all finished?  If not, this year, spread the message of...

12 Days of Christmas: Day 7, Give the gift of preparedness
posted on: Dec 20, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 6, The ...

Here’s an idea for something even the youngest members of your family will enjoy making and receiving: their own...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 6, The Gift of Memories
posted on: Dec 19, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 5, Keep...

image by Hendricks NY Have you noticed that the most memorable moments in life are often the simplest?  Children, in...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 5, Keep it simple, sweetie!
posted on: Dec 18, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 4, A gi...

image by mararie Christmas is coming, and my wallet isn’t nearly as fat as it was last year.  This year some...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 4, A gift of service
posted on: Dec 17, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

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