Real Solutions: Christmas

Under the Tree
Put classic Christmas books under the tree so that your little ones won’t be too focused on the gifts.
Gift Recommendations for Small Kids
Looking for gift ideas for your kids? Try Small Notebook’s Amazon shop for recommendations and suggestions.
Goal: Get Christmas Shopping Finished Early
I did it: I bought all the Christmas gifts early, and I learned a few lessons…
Thinking Ahead for the Holiday Season
Will you be doing anything to get ready for Christmas ahead of time?
Christmas Eve – Accepting the Imperfection
The beauty of a “Come as You Are” Christmas means you can let go of what you haven’t done yet and let the imperfection be the backdrop for Christ coming into the world, just like it was.
Christmas at Home (Wait…whose home?)
One of the rocky starts in our marriage was deciding how we would celebrate the holiday season. We needed to start our own traditions.
Holiday Decorations Made with Food
Clementines and popcorn garlands – what could be more perfect for apartment renters than decor that doesn’t have to be stored once the holidays are over?
Beyond the Tension: Having Christmas with Joy!
How do you go beyond the usual tension and find joy in your Christmas celebration?
The “Use What We Have” Christmas
While I’m making up my holiday plans, I’m trying to think of ways to use what we already have.
Snow on Snow
The snow started falling on Christmas Eve, and we watched with wonder to see if it would stick.












