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Advent: It’s Christmas When…
I have had a hard time with the question, "it’s Christmas when..." It seems that there are so many things going on this time of year that I am not really sure which one is the most important to make it feel like Christmas. (and sometimes I wonder if any of them are...
Advent: Favorite Tradition
I think my favorite tradition of the Christmas season is stockings and I wrote a lot about that already earlier this week. So, I thought I’d share about my favorite tradition growing up. I grew up in a pretty big church in the DFW metroplex and each year...
Advent: Party Food
I don’t even know where to start with party food. Because ITS MY FAVORITE!!!! I love dips. I love little munchies. I love snacks. And I love trying new things and I feel like parties always provide those opportunities. I don’t have to host a party on my...
Advent: Stocking Stuffers
Gahhhhh. Stockings are my favorite. Actually, in my family, we have canned our gift exchange except for the little kids. And instead, we just get stockings for each other. But our stocking insides may not be traditional. Are there traditional stocking gifts?...
Advent: Family Pictures
Today I spotlight a great friend and incredible photographer - Heather Kleber Photography. She is a Northwest Arkansas based photographer and does family photos, maternity shoots, babies, engagement photos, and some specialized mini sessions throughout...
bigpittstop | What’s in a Name
This post originally appeared on the Arkansas Women Bloggers blog as a series when I was Miss April 2014 , aka blogger of the month. I'm sharing it here as part of the #CheerstoStorytellingChallenge Prompt 1, a challenge to tell the story behind our blog name. I've...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Advent: Looking at Lights
We don't have any long traditions about going out and looking at lights so I'm so anxious to see what other people do. Please comment and share your traditions or link up and let us know what your family does. I love looking at lights. Honestly, I'm totally amazed...
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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