Pioneer Christmas Food & Activities

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I covered all of our decorations and set up for our Christmas in Nauvoo Church party in this post, and here I’ll cover what we did for food, activities and our spiritual program at the end. I am a firm believer that a good ward social stands on three pillars: good food, thoughtful decorations, and a planned activity and/or program. Not everything has to go according to plan (in fact, it rarely does), but nonetheless- you need a plan my friend! Don’t worry, that’s what I am here to help with.… Read the rest

Christmas in Nauvoo Church Party Ideas

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Last year our Back to Bethlehem-themed ward Christmas social was so much fun and such a hit we decided to keep it going with another era-themed party. Since we were just wrapping up the study of the Doctrine & Covenants, we thought it would be fun to celebrate Christmas- pioneer style. A friend of mine had done this “Christmas in Nauvoo” theme with her ward the year prior it looked so great she inspired me to do the same. I couldn’t find a lot of resources online for inspiration, so I thought I’d share what we did to give you a starting point.… Read the rest

10 Family Friendly Christmas Minute to Win It Games

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Looking for easy, festive, laugh-out-loud Christmas games the whole family will love? These Christmas Minute to Win It challenges are perfect for kids, teens, and adults — whether you’re hosting a holiday party, a classroom celebration, or just want to add some extra fun to Christmas Eve. Using simple supplies you probably already have at home, these fast-paced one-minute games are a guaranteed way to get everyone moving, cheering, and feeling the holiday spirit. Get ready for friendly competition, silly challenges, and tons of memories with these quick and creative Christmas Minute to Win It game ideas! Playing these types of games together is always one of the highlights of our Christmas.… Read the rest

My Fav Black Friday Picks 2025

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This post contains affiliate links to all my favorite Black Friday Picks from amazon this year. I tried to cover multiple price ranges so there should be something here for every budget. I’ve got my top picks for me (moms!), Teens, 8-12 year olds and stocking stuffers. I’ll continue to add to this post as I find more deals. I hope this helps you cross some things off your list! You’ve got this mamas. And thank you so much for shopping my links.

Lightening Deals 11/25 (Fashion)

amazon black friday favorite fashion picks

Lightening Deals (Sports Equipment)

Lightening Deals (Toys)

amazon black friday lightening deal picks for toys, board games 11/21

Magnatile Racetrack (how cool does this look?)… Read the rest

How to Gift Your Kids a Trip for Christmas

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Are you like me? You want to book those fun vacations for your family, but they’re expensive so you want it to count for Christmas too? I’m all about it. But it does present a bit of an obstacle for Christmas morning. You want something to be under the tree. You want them to have something to unwrap and get excited over. You need a way to present the “big reveal” of the trip. I’ve got you covered. I shared one way to present a vacation gift here, and today I’ve got another one for you!… Read the rest