A series about little thoughts and things to share. I hope you’ll share your thoughts and latest finds with me too!
+ There’s been a lot of brainstorming around here this week. I’m a little overwhelmed with the idea that Christmas is only six weeks away. Slow down, time! As the kids get older, their gifts get harder to come up with and are way more expensive; we’re a very simple Christmas gift kind of family and trying to keep on budget is still proving tricky. This week, the kids helped me write down all of our December traditions that are important to them, so I’ve got that list to work with too. I also picked up a few stocking stuffers (teenage boys love their protein bars) and ordered a few gifts for extended cousins (they are all 6-under, so super fun and easy!). Deep breaths…one day a time.
+ I’d like to do cookie boxes for the neighbors this year and this planning post was really helpful. Now to make another list of cookie options!
+ How sweet are these Christmas jammies? I think I love the “Away in a Manger” design best, but “Prince of Peace” is a close second.
+ A really unique gift idea: a year’s worth of storytelling sent to you via snail mail! The company is called The Flower Letters and there are four different adventures to choose from. Fun.
+ One of our dinners this week was pasta with this creamy tomato sauce, adding in leftover shredded chicken at the end. A great way to use up a can of tomato paste.
From the Big White Farmhouse archives…
+ Advent School 2019
Great idea having an important traditions list and the PJs are very cute