I truly cherish the Holidays for the family traditions, memories made, gifts given and lessons learned. One of my favorite traditions I started with my children a couple of years ago, was the ’25 days of Christmas’! Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you our 2014 edition!

I begin preparing the first of November! I snag little goodies while I’m out and about throughout the month, with the concept in mind. My favorite spots are Target Dollar Spot, the Dollar Store, and Marshall’s clearance to name a few! I snag little things like classic Christmas books, coloring books, crafts, Nutcrackers, gingerbread kits and Christmas movies. I also buy a pack of cards with envelopes to write out the chosen activity or Bible verse for that day. I wrap the gifts and label each gift or envelope with 1-25. They don’t receive an actual “gift” everyday and the intent of this tradition is to focus on the good of the Season, doing for others and spending time together as a family! Here is our line up this year…

1. Mab libs Christmas book  2. Bible verse Luke 2:10  3. Veggie Tales movie  4. A Christmas Carol book  5. Bible verse Matthew 1:21  6. Make a snowman pizza and watch a movie  7. Nutcracker  8. Bible verse John 3:16  9. Enjoy hot chocolate and perppermint sticks  10. Decorate mugs  11. Make banner for basement  12. Write letters to Santa  13. Take letters to Macys and visit Santa  14. Gather unwanted toys  15. Gingerbread kits  16. Bible verse Romans 15:13  17. Wrap presents  18. Drive around and look at Christmas lights  19. Build a snowman  20. Zoo lights  21. Random Act of Kindness  22. Bible verse Isaiah 9:6  23. Christmas play  24. Bake cookies for Santa  25. Rejoice in the Lord!

Below is an example of the letter I type up and print out to give the people of choice that day for our random act of kindness! It’s so rewarding to see the reaction of the random people and of my children! Not to mention, the warm feeling I get too!

Thank you so much for stopping by, it was a true pleasure to have you! Have a Merry Christmas! Be sure to check out the blog tour we are having every day this week!

Monday December 1st
Like a Saturday
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Rain on a Tin Roof
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Tuesday December 2nd
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Life Love Larson
Decor and the Dog
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Wednesday December 3rd
Lovely, Etc.
What Meegan Makes
Live Laugh Rowe
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Thursday December 4th
May Richer Fuller Be
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Everyday Enchanting
Upcycled Treasures
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Friday December 5th
Fifty Two Weekends of DIY
Life on Virginia Street
Migonis Street
Lemon Thistle
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