by Cathy Baker
If you’ve attempted to balance simplicity with trying to create Christmas memories for the loved and lonely, maybe you’ve found (as I have) that it’s not as easy as it seems. We’re all wired differently, but for me, intentionality is the game changer.
As mentioned in a 2008 Christmas post, we kept a Nesquik® Chocolate yellow box nearby when our boys were growing up. If they behaved, they got to pick one, sometimes two, activities from the box that afternoon. We never knew exactly what we’d be doing that evening but we were intentional about it—and our family created some meaningful memories as a result.
The blue hand painted tray is a fave of mine. |
Our boys are now adults with families of their own. Life changes, but wherever we find ourselves this year, it’s never too late to embrace the season in all its beauty and simplicity as we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s birth.
In this same spirit, beginning Monday, December 1st, I’ll be posting one brief, simple way to infuse a meaningful moment into your day during this wondrous season.
I’m excited about this journey! I hope you’ll make plans to join me.
[I know, I know. After this post
from a week ago, it may seem a bit odd that I’m writing about a new Christmas series when we’ve not yet celebrated Thanksgiving, but I’m
taking a blogging break next week. And December will be here before we
know it!]
I like your thoughts about being intentional influencing/determine how we spend the holidays. (Or any other time, for that matter.)I'm
looking forward to having time together with extended family next week. Have a terrific Thanksgiving.
I know you'll have a great time with your family, Ellen. I pray you'll have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
I'm thankful for you. 🙂
Love the simple ways of being intentional. 🙂 Hope you have a great Thanksgiving break, Cathy!
Thank you, Vonda. I hope you have a very blessed Thanksgiving with your beautiful family. Love the pics you've been posting on FB!
I love the repurposing of the Quik container, Cathy! And I can't wait for your tips. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Thanks Susan. 🙂 I hope you and your sweet family have a very blessed Christmas.
Much love from SC!!!