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Seven Quick Reasons I Don't Have a Problem With "Happy Holidays"

by Kendra | Dec 18, 2014

Every year, I see rabble rousing Christian websites trying to get folks to boycott businesses that use Happy Holidays in their advertising. Obviously, I support people's right to do as they please with their own money. But as for me, I'm not a boycotter to begin with,...

12 Days of Family Christmas Movies -mostly- on Netflix Streaming

by Kendra | Dec 17, 2014

Keep reading all the way to the bottom for the winners of the two most recent Advent giveaways, and my next to last giveaway of the season, which just might help you enjoy these Netflix recommendations a little more. Speaking of that . . . As I've written about here...

Not Believing in Santa Claus is Like Not Believing in Jesus . . . or George Washington

by Kendra | Dec 5, 2014

It's the million dollar Christmas question, right? And I've been asked it many times in the lead up to Advent and Christmas: Do our children "believe" in Santa Claus? But . . . I don't think it's the right question. Hang in here with me. Seriously, let's look at what...

My Zion and Bryce Canyon Vacation Photos. Hey, where are you guys all going? Come back!

by Kendra | Dec 2, 2014

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you have already seen some grainy iPad mini photos of our big Camping Thanksgiving trip to Utah. But NOW, I'm going to virtually trap you in my living room and show you my vacation photos like an aloha shirt grandpa with a...

The Ten Things I’m Glad My Kids Got for Christmas

by Kendra | Nov 26, 2014

I've already written about how we are planning a more simple and a more toy-free Christmas than we've had in the past. Not because we are AGAINST toys but because we have reached the natural conclusion of a few years of more mindful toy-buying, more discerning...

Seven Reasons My Kids Don't Need Toys This Christmas

by Kendra | Nov 21, 2014

Don't you just love this song? I do. But naughtiness isn't why there's not going to be much under our tree this year. It's just that there are plenty of reasons my kids don't need any toys. Seven, in fact. Here they are . . . 1. We Have a Lot of Stuff We have a...

Because Sometimes Folks Just Need to Get Punched: 7 Quick Takes XXXVII

by Kendra | Dec 6, 2013

--- 1 --- . . . by a Saint Happy St. Nicholas Day! Think Santa is all pipe-smoking and belly-laughs? Think again. Dude totally punched a heretic in the face AT THE COUNCIL OF NICEA! Seriously, you're going to want to read all about it here: When Santa...

Keeping Advent: Our Family’s Traditions

by Kendra | Dec 5, 2013

Here's a little glimpse at what the first few days of Advent have looked like at our house . . . Journey to Bethlehem (the board game) It's pretty much the best advent-themed board game ever. But it's a very limited edition, since Jack made it when he was in the first...

Our Favorite Christmas Picture Books

by Kendra | Dec 4, 2013

Reading this post from Haley at Carrots for Michaelmas and this post from Charlotte at Waltzing Matilda has made me realize that I really, really, really want our family to have 24 Advent/Christmas picture books that we love. Books that are pretty to look at and fun...

Three Reasons I Love Advent

by Kendra | Dec 1, 2013

A few weeks ago, I wrote about our family's advent philosophy, but now that advent is actually upon us, I wanted to share a little more about our three favorite advent family traditions. 1. Little People Nativity We have many nativity sets. We've got a big outdoor...