I just read a great, short article on gift giving by tidying expert Kon Mari. Here it is if you want to check it out. Choosing Gifts That Spark Joy It's a few weeks before Christmas so I don't want to spoil any surprises but I do have a few gift ideas to share with … Continue reading Gift 🎁 Ideas
Month: December 2019
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
I took a photo of our poinsettia plant about 15 minutes before it got knocked over and fell on the floor, spilling dirt and a few leaves. lol 😂 C'est la vie! Merry Christmas!
Memory Verse Monday
Here is the Bible verse we are working on memorizing this week. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 This month, our family is doing an Advent Bible study using resources from The Bible Project. Here is the link to their four week Christmas advent video … Continue reading Memory Verse Monday
The Salamander Room 🦎 – Five in a Row Christmas Ornament
As you may remember, when we lived in North Carolina a few years ago, we were part of a really great homeschool group, North Carolina Five in a Row (NC FIAR). Every year the group leader, L.N. organizes a FIAR ornament swap. She is so sweet to let me participate in the swap even though … Continue reading The Salamander Room 🦎 – Five in a Row Christmas Ornament
LEGO Nativity Scene
Earlier this week my 9-year-old son surprised me with this Lego nativity scene. Here are Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus in a manger. My 5-year-old son added his Lego dump truck bin to make a manger that baby Jesus wouldn't roll off. There is also a shepherd with a staff, 3 wise men with gifts, a … Continue reading LEGO Nativity Scene
heavens to betty 