Christmas

20 Stocking Stuffers the Whole Family Will Actually Love

Do you love the tradition of stocking stuffers? I didn’t grow up with it, but there’s something so special about it. There’s a quiet joy in picking through small, thoughtful gifts—ones that often end up being used far more than the bigger presents. With that in mind, I put a lot of thought into my …

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Best Christmas Chapter Books for Kids and Families (2025)

This year, I started to read Christmas chapter books early so that I could get this post ready on time for the holiday season. Many of these books you will find recommended by mom bloggers, and for good reason. I have only recommended books that I read and enjoyed greatly. These books can be included …

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12 Picture Books About the Origins of Christmas Traditions

I’ve been collecting Christmas picture books for a few years now. While my kids are starting to grow out of it, I want to remind them that there’s magic in them with their beautiful illustrations, imaginative storytelling, and the way they make us slow down and relish a story.  Every year, I still take them out, and …

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5 Hallmark-Style FAith Filled Christmas Books for Moms

If you enjoy watching Hallmark movies during the holiday season, then you’ll love these books on my grown-up Christmas reading list. Each story brings a touch of light romance, a few twists and turns, and plenty of hope to look forward to. Sometimes, it’s nice to set aside the thrillers and heavy dramas and pick …

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Holiday Books and Movies That Bring Christmas Magic to Life

As a Christian mama, my top priority during the holiday season is to spend time in the Word with my kids, teaching them about the true meaning of Christmas—the celebration of Christ’s birth. But alongside this, we also cherish our beloved Christmas traditions, including family movie nights. In today’s world, finding good, family-friendly movies can …

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Four Easy Christmas Traditions That Point Us To Christ

In November and December, many of us embark on reviving cherished Christmas and Holiday traditions. These traditions, whether inherited from generations past or created to make lasting memories for our children, often revolve around familiar activities such as decorating, baking delicious treats, enjoying Christmas movies, constructing gingerbread houses, and engaging in festive arts and crafts. …

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60 Christmas Books We Love That Will Brighten Your Season

Do you enjoy snuggling up with a captivating Christmas story or indulging in a collection of fictional tales during chilly December days? I have two book lovers in my home who will snuggle up any moment for a nice story book read. These are beautiful memory-making moments and will imprint in your children’s core memories …

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Five Ways To Create A Peaceful And Christ-Centered Christmas

Is the Christmas season bringing more stress than joy? Are you so caught up in a whirlwind of activities that it’s draining your happiness? Many moms find themselves overwhelmed during this time due to over-commitment to holiday plans or the rapid escalation of events and gatherings, diverting them from a season of peace and relaxation. …

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Having Purpose and Intent in the Busyness of Christmas

It is Christmas season, and no matter how much we want to get away from the hustle and bustle, we are knee-deep. There is a narrative I have seen these past few years about needing to slow down and cut the busyness out of our life. But what if you want busyness? For those who …

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Shifting away from Santa to Celebrating Christmas

I read a convicting blog by a Christian mama many years ago (2014) that made me ponder Santa. Here’s the link if you are interested in reading it. It was the first time I heard someone justify why Santa is hard to explain when raising kids in the Lord. I was a new mom then and didn’t …

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