12.22.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood by Vicky
We are getting a lot wrapped up these days- presents for sure, but also life in Vegas.
It has been extra sweet spending time with our families and friends lately as we have been enjoying and blessing them in the small ways we are able. We have spent dinners laughing over wine and afternoons at [...]
12.16.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood, Printable, diy by Vicky
As we narrow in on the ending of advent I hope your hearts have been encouraged this season by the blessing of God’s grace in your lives.
Are your mouths watering yet thinking of Christmas dinner? What traditions do your families hold surrounding food for the holidays? I am very much looking forward to our yearly [...]
12.14.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Holiday, Momhood, diy by Vicky
Every year about this time I get a little obsessed with cranberries. Eating them, decorating with them, no matter the use berries always seem to make my home a bit more lovely.
I spent a little time making a string of them last night. Have you ever strung Cranberries? It is super easy to do- just [...]
12.07.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood, diy by Vicky
I am excited to have the chance to be sharing with you this week all the lovely details of Dude and Chica’s first birthday party. While I get the pictures and my sappy emotions in order I thought you would enjoy making a few easy 3-D snowflakes today.
This project was inspired by a morning meandering [...]
12.03.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood by Vicky
In the spirit of Advent Conspiracy and the focus on Christmas this year we are instituting a new tradition.
A blessing tree- A small living tree that will be filled throughout the season with all the great blessings we have been given, recorded by our family & friends.
This season has been particularly trying on our [...]
11.30.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood, diy by Vicky
The hustle and bustle of Christmas has officially begun! I am savoring the beginning of this season pulling out decorations, drinking hot cocoa and setting my new favorite Pandora station to play non-stop around around the house.
We are focusing this year on celebrating the complete season of Advent so it seemed necessary to have a [...]
11.12.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood, diy by Vicky
It’s finally done after a few alterations and tweaks, I am happy to share with you our 2009 Advent Calendar.
Advent Conspiracy is more than just a guide for buying gifts to us. We believe that participating will change Christmas for us this year. We are hoping in the years to come it will allow [...]
11.11.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood by Vicky
I am thoroughly enjoying our Wednesday Advent Conspiracy conversation. Read up on what we’ve been talking about if you’ve missed it. Join the story with us, conspire to make this Christmas different.
A couple of resources for you today:
If you want to learn more about The Advent Conspiracy- what it is all about, why we are [...]
11.04.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood by Vicky
Since we have begun talking about Advent Conspiracy this year the question I am most often asked is, “what about Santa“? This may not matter to you but I feel compelled to explain our view since the giving of gifts is such a major way we worship and celebrate the advent season.
If you do celebrate [...]
10.27.09 Posted in Advent Conspiracy, Momhood, diy by Vicky
The ultimate Homemade/D.I.Y./relational Christmas gift list.
This is my gift to you in hopes that you will not have to be the one giving out snuggies this Christmas season.
A few questions answered before you read on:
What is this list about?
For the first time this year we are participating in the Advent Conspiracy.
The idea [...]