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Advent: SMELL | It smells like Christmas when... sharing thoughts and ideas on our favorite scents of Christmas. Mine is cinnamon apple, what is the scent of Christmas for you? #bigpittstopADVENT
Advent: Smell

Advent: Smell

It smells like Christmas when... My first answer is that the smell of Christmas to me is Cinnamon Apple. But frankly, that’s the scent I like in my home all year long. Smell is a funny one of our senses. I think it’s crazy how a smell can immediately take you back...

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Advent: CARDS | Sharing thoughts and traditions surrounding Christmas Cards. Write along with us through the month and our daily Advent writing topics. #bigpittstopADVENT
Advent: Cards

Advent: Cards

I love Christmas cards. This was one of the things I looked forward to most about being married, sending photo Christmas cards. When I was single, I wrote out Christmas cards most years, but since we’ve been married, I’ve looked forward to making our card each...

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Advent: ORNAMENTS | So many traditions around ornaments. And, a handmade bell ornament made from veggie, pudding or baby food cups.
Advent: Handmade Ornament

Advent: Handmade Ornament

I feel like Christmas ornaments are one of the universal topics we can all agree upon. Yes, we like them. But, I also think they are one of the things that might set us all apart. So, I ask the question: What is your stance on Christmas ornaments? Do you have a...

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Advent: FRUITCAKE | Fruitcake is just nuts at Christmas. I'm not a fan, but this Mexican Fruitcake recipe will change everything. Its moist with a little hint of spice. And, the cream cheese frosting will change your life.
Advent: Fruitcake

Advent: Fruitcake

I’m probably a fruitcake for throwing this topic in the mix. But what is Christmas without a fruitcake debate? So, I pose the question, fruitcake or no fruitcake?? That really is the question. I’m not a fan of cherries. I’m not a fan of candied fruits. I’m not a...

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Advent Writing Topics: Nativity | Experience the manager this Christmas season. Identify the characters and lean in to their stories. What was at the nativity scene and what were they thinking?
Advent: Nativity

Advent: Nativity

Today in our Advent Writing Topics, we tackle - Nativity. I don't know if you are familiar with the topic or concept of "nativity," but I use it to refer to any figure set that references the manger or depicts the scene at the birth of Christ. Some include just his...

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What is Advent? How do you celebrate Advent? What is an Advent Calendar? How do you use an Advent Calendar? All of these questions are great as we dig in deeper to the tradition of Advent and how we celebrate it this year.
What is Advent

What is Advent

Advent is a celebration I've come to experience and explore as an adult. I did not grow up with Advent as one of my Christmas Traditions, but I do love the thoughtfulness and intention that goes into celebrating the Advent Season. As I kick off these 25 days of...

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Chicken Feed Snack Mix

Chicken Feed Snack Mix

Well, we added a new cereal snack mix to our list - Chicken Feed Snack Mix. Little Man dressed up as a chicken for Halloween this year so it only seemed fitting that we plan a snack mix that fit the theme. Mama got a little lazy on this one and picked items that...

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