M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Merry Christmas!

Well, it’s finally the week of Christmas.  I hope you’re not scrambling around, but that you are taking just a few moments this week to truly enjoy the feeling of this season.  Merry Christmas, Everyone!  I hope that you have a wonderful, blessed holiday this Christmas, and just enjoy being with your family.

Who could have [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays- Alternate Gift Ideas to Show the True Meaning of Christmas

Every year at this time, we hopefully get the opportunity to spend more time with our families, enjoying the spirit of the Christmas season.  Christmas really is about giving.  Remembering the true spirit and meaning of this holiday is just so important.  Jesus gave up his throne in Heaven to come to earth and be [...]

You Vote Now: Finalists for Christmas Tree Contest

The finalists for the Christmas tree contest have been chosen.  This was a very tough decision, as all of the trees we received were just so beautiful and creative.  Thank you to all who entered; we loved travelling around to your blogs and reading up on your trees and browsing around all your beautiful decorations. [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Frugal & Creative Gift Ideas

Before you read on, don’t forget today is the last day to link up your pics for the Christmas tree contest!:)

There are only 2 1/2 weeks left to get ready for Christmas.  For some of you this isn’t so bad because you’re well-organized and have been working on Christmas gifts for quite some time.  For some of [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Christmas Tree Contest with Prizes!

Decorating for Christmas can be such a fun family tradition. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here are some frugal Christmas decorating ideas:

Use what you have: do you have old pinecones stashed away?  Do you live in an area where you can go trim some branches off of cedar trees?  (They usually have the [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Recipe Swap

Thanksgiving is almost here!  Can’t you just smell the turkey and the homemade rolls baking in the oven?  Oh, and don’t forget that pumpkin pie, although I do not care for pumpkin pie.  (Gasp!)  I know!  I do love Pumpkin Whoopie Pies and Pumpkin Roll, though.  Before we get to the recipe swap, I just [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Traditions

This has got to be my favorite time of the year….I’m trying to instill that same love for the holidays into my boys; so far, so good.:)  I think it’s just the suspense and that feeling of excitement in waiting….and it all leads up to Christmas Day.  Many families have traditions that they keep every [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays- Organizing Your Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, especially if you’re hosting a dinner or a party, or even if you’re going out of town.  It can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.  With some brainpower and a lot of planning, you can be on your way to being able to relax and just [...]

Mom2Mom: Simplifying Your Holidays: Introduction

With the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I decided to start a Simplifying Your Holidays series to take us through the holidays in a more simplified, organized, and peaceful way.  I really hope that this will encourage all you Mamas out there to remember the real reasons that we celebrate these joyous seasons together with our [...]