tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post6979773518182576676..comments2024-03-23T07:59:26.657-05:00Comments on Celebrate Always: Confessionkristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08052949380328765242noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-81742381830037491462011-12-12T23:08:37.014-06:002011-12-12T23:08:37.014-06:00Hi Kristen, thanks so much for stopping by my blog...Hi Kristen, thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I love y'alls it is so fun and full of great ideas. I love this post...I think incorporating activities into the advent calendar is an awesome idea! I just might have to copy it next year :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761375271777584479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-22394361321622111162011-12-11T22:41:49.865-06:002011-12-11T22:41:49.865-06:00I know, Christmas is such a mess these days and we...I know, Christmas is such a mess these days and we all have to sort through the pieces to figure out what is best for our little families! It's so encouraging to watch people challenge the 'normal' and see how Christ transforms the 'normal' into something so much greater than we can grasp! Kristen, you are such an inspiration!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867684574938303967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-43780783316919839122011-12-11T22:14:55.185-06:002011-12-11T22:14:55.185-06:00We do the Advent Jesse Tree and it is all scriptur...We do the Advent Jesse Tree and it is all scripture and you walk through the bible through the month of December. I also feel the same way about the gifts and I am not a fan of gifts everyday. You have to make your ornaments for your Jesse Tree, & buy your book. It is called The Jesse Advent Tree devotional for children. WE use our kids bible with it too! We open a new ornament every night that represents the story from the bible we read each night. It is meaningful, wonderful, and all about our savior. My twins and little boy love it. If you have a questions, I have an entire blog about it. We also only do 3 gifts to the kids representing the 3 gifts that the wisemen brought to Jesus. Those all have meanings too, but I would would write a book about it. Let me know ifyou want me to send you that info on any of these things. :) I am totally with you on this. :) That is why we don't do gifts for advent. <br /><br />Kristen CooperKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543386706684095431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-50664999116420239852011-12-11T21:21:02.907-06:002011-12-11T21:21:02.907-06:00Love this post. I was apart of an advent ornament ...Love this post. I was apart of an advent ornament exchange last year that I love! Go to my friend Brittney's blog thepoefam.blogspot.com and search for 'a meaningful Christmas.' it has been such a blessing for Titus, Peter & I and you Make your own ornaments. That is right up your alley!! There are no gifts involved..just activities about each scripture & ornament.Finally an Abrigg.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/01147670990704895226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-9202467134416174162011-12-11T15:41:34.389-06:002011-12-11T15:41:34.389-06:00Kristen, this has definitely been on my heart so m...Kristen, this has definitely been on my heart so much the last few weeks as well. Spending less and giving more, and rewiring our habits during Christmas! My sister let me know about these websites that sell beautiful items that are fair trade and empower women in impoverished countries. <br />www.noondaycollection.com<br />www.ravenandlily.com<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your heart!Hayley and Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590701758489349140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-1727999976031683782011-12-11T14:42:36.069-06:002011-12-11T14:42:36.069-06:00I really enjoyed reading your post this morning. ...I really enjoyed reading your post this morning. Thank you very much for it. <br />We did the family activity advent calender this year (because I was trying to avoid all the candy) and it was a huge hit. We did exactly what Mindy said, Go see Santa, make Christmas cards (and we sent them to family and friends), go see Christmas lights, have hot cocoa, play a family game, read the 1st Christmas story, etc.....<br />My kids (5 & 3) LOVE it!!! Good luck and thank you for your inspiring words!!!Josh, Erica, Garrett, and Hayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582479195597339287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-10209376684485929012011-12-11T11:49:17.479-06:002011-12-11T11:49:17.479-06:00Maybe next year each day should have a Christmas a...Maybe next year each day should have a Christmas activity, instead of something material? For example, <br /><br />1) Go visit santa<br />2) Make Christmas treats and deliver to the neighbors<br />3) Shop and wrap for Angel tree gifts<br />4) Make hot chocolate and watch a Christmas movie<br />5) Read The Night Before Christmas<br />6) Read The Christmas Store from the bible<br />7) Be a secret Santa to someone in need<br /><br />etc.<br /><br />This is what I'm planning on doing with Lucy when she is old enough to understand.Mindy Riveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14738834788409780546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057703283762731580.post-1318300571343011132011-12-11T11:09:24.088-06:002011-12-11T11:09:24.088-06:00You are so right Kristen and it was great reading ...You are so right Kristen and it was great reading this post this morning! You and your sweet family are so wonderful and such an inspiration even when you may not think so!!!<br /><br />I need to simplify Christmas too. It's all about the joy of Christ :)<br /><br />Rejoice always, give thanks, and keep on praying!! :)BrookeDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960869532112156489noreply@blogger.com