Archive for December, 2008

Keeping Toddlers Away from the Christmas Tree

There are many delicate and wonderful things all over the house during the Christmas Season.  One year, we received a 12 foot Christmas tree as a gift.  We really enjoy this tree, but if it toppled on top of a toddler, it could literally crush an unsuspecting one-year-old.  I knew from the moment that thing [...]

December Contest: Favorite Winter Days

What is your favorite thing to do with your family on cold Winter Days?  For this contest, we will draw a name, so everyone who enters has an equal chance of winning.
The prize this month will be a copy of:  Building a Godly Home by Max Lucado which includes a CD with 4 Max Lucado [...]

Keeping Christ in Christmas

Each year, Christian parents struggle to balance between the consumerism of Christmas, and keeping Christ the central theme of Christmas. Here are some ideas of ways you can keep Christ the main focus this year.
• Go Christmas caroling.
• Lots of churches have Christmas programs that are completely free.
• Make a Jesse Tree. You can print pictures for [...]

Keep Christmas Sane This Year 5 Thrifty and Fun Christmas Ideas

We all know that Christmas Consumerism is something we want to avoid. This time of year, everyone seems to be focused on gifts, and less focused on family. You do not have to “go broke” to have a fun Christmas. By planning ahead a bit, you can celebrate Christmas with very little money and still [...]