Advent is just around the corner and it's one of the most special times for us as a family. Sure, the festive lights and Christmas goodies are fun, but the real meaning of Christmas is so special. It’s so easy to get busy with holiday parties, Christmas shopping, school programs, and baking that the real meaning of Christmas can get buried and forgotten about. There are so many Advent books to choose from, but which ones are really great and which ones will the entire family get something out ...
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2 Advent Books to go Through With Your Family
There are so many Advent books and devotionals out there. Like, so many. How do you know which one to try this year with your family? I've done lots and lots of research and have boiled it down to two different Advent devotionals. Both can be done as a family or a Mom with her kids during the day. We plan to do both and combine them a bit. Wikipedia says the word "Advent" means: a season observed in many Western Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the ...
Truth in the Tinsel Advent {2013 edition}
It's this week that Truth in the Tinsel launches and I'm so excited to begin our 3rd year with this Advent curriculum. With all the business that goes into the holidays, Truth in the Tinsel allows you to spend 24 days in December impressing God’s word on your childs heart. In this e-book, you’ll receive scripture reading, ornament crafts, talking points and extension activities. Plus, fun printables and activities! The best part? It’s easy, quick, and keeps your kids attention. {And even if ...
Truth in the Tinsel Ornaments {advent}
There is something new in the Truth in the Tinsel shop! YAY! The printable ornaments are now available. These are a supplemental item and are not required to use Truth in the Tinsel. It's a fun little extra tool to use on the days when you don't have time to do a big craft, are on vacation, or just don't want to get all the craft supplies out. Aren't they ...
A Musical Advent
Photo credit "Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets." 1 Chronicles 13:8 (NKJV) Advent is to be a season filled with music. Isn't the making of music a natural extension of our praise for a newborn King? I want my children to know the rich musical heritage of our church. I strive to expose them to beautiful music and a have chance to make music ...
Giveaway: Celebrating The Season – An Advent Study
I'm excited to offer a giveaway today with Maggie from A Bokros Kind Of Life. She is offering one lucky reader of mine a copy of her e-Book "Celebrating The Season - An Advent Study". I got a chance to read trough this a few days ago and LOVED it. You can read about my review of this book here. Maggie is a homeschooling mom of four girls and she blogs about the crazy life God has given her.What's included in this book? Celebrating The Season: An Advent Study is a walk through scripture that ...