It's starting to smell like Christmas:)

My favorite holiday is right around the corner!! I love the holidays in between but there is something so magical about Christmas! I thought this year I would start really early on my Christmas projects and gifts. Not sure I will get all of the things I want to do done but I am very motivated to try:) I have decided to do super easy/cute/handmade gifts and cards for family without going broke and I also think there is something SO special about making a gift rather than buying a gift for someone. Christmas can get overwhelming and hectic and I REFUSE to let it be that way in our home. We WILL focus on what matters and the real purpose of Christmas. 


One thing I will share about what Marshall and I decided to do for Christmas in our home is we are not focusing on "Santa". I know, crazy right? We will tell the story of St. Nicholas (using the Veggie Tales show on him, it is a GREAT lesson- it's our favorite) and who he was to show the importance of giving- "see a need, fill it". But "Santa" will be a fictional character just as Barney is fictional. Our kids will know that we are the ones setting out the presents for Christmas morning- our saying is "God blessed us for us to bless you". Setting a "live to give" mentality. Anyways, that is just a side note. I do not think doing Santa is wrong or anything like that, I believe that every family is different and you have to find what is right for you and your family:)


Back to Christmas crafts. I made Christmas clothes pin magnets. I thought this is a genius gift to give someone to put Christmas cards and pictures on their fridge and/or magnet board. Now I am in the process of making handmade cards (SIMPLE because they will be in bulk and have a family Christmas picture inside), snow globes, a Christmas tutu for Kenzi, a Christmas event board (or something along those lines), picture ornaments, and the list goes on... But I am starting with these. I will add as I go and post as I finish:) 

Here are some of the clothes pin magnets:

That's all for now:) Off to bed for me! Happy Crafting!

Love and Blessings,

Kayleigh