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Simple Ways of Treasuring Family Memories

by on Dec 16, 2011 in building the family

One of my greatest struggles in life is my terrible memory. I am sure I am lacking some sort of brain cells because my memory serves me so poorly. I hardly recall incidents from my past that my siblings could describe in detail for you. The reality of it is that we all have a tendency to [...]

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Gift Wrapping Made into Memory-Making and God-Honoring Fun

by on Dec 14, 2011 in building the family

Guest post written by Rachel Garlinghouse. Gift wrapping is one of those activities that just gets tacked on at the end of all the little jobs we have to do in preparation for the holidays. Often times it is hurriedly done without a lot of thought. Usually I plow through gift wrapping marathons, occasionally letting my toddler [...]

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A Homemade Family Christmas

by on Dec 12, 2011 in building the family, frugal & simple, learning at home

Post by Contributing Writer, Michele of Frugal Granola Part of the fun of Christmas preparations in our family is involving the little ones in making homemade gifts. Depending on their ages/abilities, the level of their contributions may vary, but they love the feeling of “being in on the surprise.” It is so sweet to see [...]

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Enjoying the Simplicity of Staying Home

by on Dec 07, 2011 in building the family, making a home

A reader asked: How much time during the week do you allow for time away from home and/or open your home for things like playdates/hospitality towards other moms. Our church is strong on community and “living life together” and living missionally (which I am totally on board and excited about). However, lately, it feels like [...]

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Treasured Christmas Books to Read with Little Ones

by on Dec 06, 2011 in building the family, learning at home

A special way we enjoy keeping our focus on the true meaning of Christmas is to stock up on a collection of fun meaningful Christmas storybooks. Each day we love to snuggle up with a book or two and focus our hearts again on the richness and joy of the season. As we continue to [...]

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“On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me…”

by on Dec 05, 2011 in building the family

Written by contributing writer, Trina Holden. Chances are this week you’re in the thick of making a list and checking it twice and I’m sure you don’t think you need one more thing to think about. But even while encouraging simplicity this Christmas, I’m gonna throw out a unique challenge. I’m gonna suggest you add [...]

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Finding Peace in God’s Presence

by on Nov 30, 2011 in building the family

By monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry ‘Tis the season to be jolly . . . yet often overly busy. Writing Christmas cards. Decorating the house. Buying and wrapping presents. Cooking. Baking. Preparing for parties and hospitality. Getting ready for church events. Just thinking about all these things we “need” to do can be [...]

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Our Simple Advent Calendar

by on Nov 28, 2011 in building the family

This year we are beginning to use an Advent Calendar for creating fun, meaningful, creative, and gift giving activities through the Advent season. I have seen a ton of amazing Advent Calendars across the web, but knew I had to put together something very simple in order for this to be manageable. I purchased this [...]

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Serenity for Little Ones During the Holidays

by on Nov 21, 2011 in building the family

Note from Lindsay: We are excited to welcome Daniele at Domestic Serenity as a new monthly contributor! Daniele is a lovely pastor’s wife and mother of five children and has lots of wonderful wisdom and insight to share with us on living simply and intentionally. Check out her blog for sweet encouragement! So without further [...]

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4 Ways We Are Simplifying Christmas

by on Nov 18, 2011 in building the family

Photo Credit We are all very much aware how much time and energy Christmas preparations can consume and how easily we can loose focus on the true meaning of it all. Every year I have to sit down and prayerfully evaluate what we should and should not do this season. We want to keep our [...]

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