I wait all year for the Christmas season. It's not just everything that happens the day of, but it's every special tradition leading up to it. Every year, my family has held tight to fun traditions and introduced new ones as more members joined the pack. Of all the fun things we do, these are … Continue reading My Favorite Christmas Traditions
Tag: Christmas
Opportunity Village for the Holidays
Glittering lights, singing Santa and his elves, slides, trains and hot cocoa...What do all of these have in common? You can find all of these at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest. Thanks to helping out with the Santa Run, I was able to bring my whole family for FREE. Here are my favorite highlights of the … Continue reading Opportunity Village for the Holidays
Share this:
Reason for the Season
The holiday season is upon us and 2016 is wrapping up. With a tree filled with presents and a fridge filled with desserts, I've begun reflecting on what this time of my life really means. 2016 has been filled with blessings and heart ache. God has been molding me into a wife and stronger disciple. But … Continue reading Reason for the Season
Share this:
CHRIST-mas
Commercialization of holidays runs rampant especially in the United States. Santa is hitting the shelves before the turkey has even hit the table. The holidays are accepted as a time for giving and loving one another. But the best part of Christmas is overlooked by so many. Most people know the story of the little … Continue reading CHRIST-mas
Share this:
DIY Holiday Decorations: Snow Globes
What You'll Need: Mason jars Glitter Ornaments or Holiday Decorations Water Glycerine or Baby Oil Hot Glue The Process Fill your jar 85% full of water. Add as much glitter as desired. Stir. Add 2 - 3 tsp of glycerine or baby oil per cup of water. Hot glue decorations to inside of … Continue reading DIY Holiday Decorations: Snow Globes
Share this:
Vegas for the Holidays
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Now is the time for ice skating, hot cocoa and endless amounts of holiday events throughout the entire month of December. Here are my personal favorites that won't cost you all of your Christmas budget. Opportunity Village's Magical Forest Submerge yourself in a winter wonderland like no other. … Continue reading Vegas for the Holidays
Share this:
Healthy Holiday Treats:No-Bake Truffles
Yields 24 Ingredients 1 cup dries pitted dates or 4 ounces chopped 1 cup of water 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons reduced fat chunky peanut butter 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 full sheets of whole wheat graham crackers 1/2 cup old-fashioned … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Treats:No-Bake Truffles
Wonderful World of Bree 