The BEST Countdown to Christmas EVER!

Cape Elizabeth, Maine – Stop EVERYTHING and do this…. RIGHT NOW! People, I stumbled across an idea that has changed our countdown to Christmas. Instant family tradition material… to be passed down for generations. Normally our Advent Calendar is filled with chocolate. NOT THIS YEAR. Because someone mentioned a life changing concept… a BOOK. ADVENT. CALENDAR. … Continue reading

Christmas Adventure

Charlotte, NC – Something about twinkling lights and horse-drawn carriages that I can’t resist… especially at Christmas, and this Christmas in particular. Away from the News, away from worries of our own, we traveled only a few miles to arrive at a place that conjures up a very  special Christmas spirit: The Billy Graham Library, … Continue reading

Sewing Up Christmas for a Boy!

It can be hard to come up with ideas when it comes to sewing for boys. Here is the first Christmas outfit I made for little C. when he was closing in on his second birthday. The applique was done with a regular sewing machine. If your machine has a zig zag stitch then you … Continue reading