Looking for fun, creative, EASY Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas that keep the focus on Jesus? Start here! Does your family participate in Elf on the Shelf? (For those of you who aren't familiar with the concept, Elf on the Shelf is a small doll that keeps an eye on your children's behavior during the day and then reports back to Santa every night. They're pretty much everywhere this time of year, with tons of elf on the shelf ideas pinned allll over Pinterest. Plus, if you check out the various elves on Amazon, you can even choose the gender and skin color you prefer.) *This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. We've had an Elf on the Shelf for a few years now, and the learn more...
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29 Christian Christmas Gift Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love
Looking for some fun, unique Christian Christmas gift ideas? If so, you're in the right place! You see, year after year I'd always get SO frustrated trying to find just the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone on my list. I wanted something special, but not cheesy. Something fun, but useful. Something that'd help them grow in faith (if possible), but something that they'd actually really like and appreciate. That's quite a tall order! The good news is -- if you want to buy Christian Christmas gifts for your family too, I've already done the hard work for you! Scroll down to find some of my very favorite Christmas gifts for Christians or use the links below to skip to whatever section you'd like -- whether you're looking for Christian Christmas gifts for women, for learn more...
10 (Non-Cheesy) Christian Christmas Gifts for Kids
Christmas is right around the corner! Are you on the hunt for some fantastic Christian Christmas Gifts for Kids yet?c Every Christmas, it can be so hard to find just the perfect thing for your kids (or grandkids, or nieces and nephews....)t Of course you want something fun that they're sure to love and play with a lot. But chances are you also want something quality, something that will last, and something that will make a real difference in their lives, not just be something cheap and junky that will just find its way into the trash a few weeks later. Well, you're in luck! I've been scouring the Internet for the past couple of days, and I've found for you 10 (non-cheesy) Christian Christmas gift ideas your kids are sure to LOVE. And that you can feel good about learn more...
How to Celebrate National Husband Appreciation Day 2021
Guest post by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com National Husband Appreciation Day. Yep, that's a thing and it is happening April 17th, 2021 this year, to be exact. When I first heard about it, I'll be honest, I thought it sounded kind of silly. I mean, do we need an excuse to appreciate our husbands? Aren't there enough random "holidays" on the calendar? But the more I think about it, I have to ask—why not? There is so much "man-bashing" going on these days in the news and in popular culture. Can't we share some good news too? I don't think I'm alone in saying that my husband is a good man who is 100% devoted to God and his family. It's important to me that we establish a family culture that honors him and builds him up instead of tearing him learn more...
Christian Christmas Crafts for Kids: Felt Nativity
Guest Post by Liz of Simple Life. Messy Life. Do you love finding ways to make Christmas a time for your children to learn more about the miracle of Jesus’ birth? The holiday season is such a great time to be intentional in teaching your children about Christ. I know I love getting to experience all our fun Christ-centered traditions. Today, I’d like to share with you a new Christmas activity that we have started this year: A felt board nativity scene! It is so simple to make. Just print out the template, trace, cut out, and glue together - no sewing required! And since it’s made totally out of durable felt, it is the perfect hands-on nativity for little hands to play with. Want to make your own? Let me show you how easy it really is! *This learn more...
25 Ways You Can Help Your Children Prepare for Christmas
Every year it's the same story: You start the Christmas / Advent season with the best of intentions. This year is the year you're going to teach your kids it's not all about the presents -- it's all about Jesus. This year is the year you're going to do lots of fun Christmas crafts for kids to remind your kids of the true Christmas story. This year is the year you're going to finally slow down and savor the moments that matter most. But every year it's the same. December 25th rolls around and you realize yet again: Your kids have way too many presents, and not nearly enough Jesus in their lives right now. Well, the good news is: It doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to rush around like a crazy person every year, trying to do ALL THE THINGS, learn more...