Monday, November 29, 2010
Christmas Ornament Giveaway #1-Believe in Miracles
Hooray it's Christmas time! That means it's time to decorate. Long ago I made the decision to try to keep my Christmas decorations focused on the Savior and His birth, to help remind me it's not about the stress or the glitter, it's about a miracle. This also means that I am always on the lookout for great Christmas ornaments with a Nativity theme, especially ones that are just a little different. Although this year I have a plastic tote and a half of my collection that are staying packed because I can't replace them, they're fragile, and my darling son has the obedience of a goldfish. Recently I found some beautiful nativity ornaments through Etsy and a few very talented and generous artists who were willing to share with my readers.
Our first week's ornament comes from riricreations (who is btw offering free shipping for Cyber Monday and some deals for her shop anniversary this week). To win it: 1. Tell me about you help your family to focus on the real meaning of Christmas. For additional entries 2. Check out riricreations and comment below on one item you like from her shop. 3. Become a follower of Secrets of Mom through GFC and leave a comment (or just leave a comment if you already are). 4. Share this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment. The giveaway will run until Friday December 3, 2010 at 12:00 MST. The winner will be selected using a random number generator and announced Friday afternoon. Then Rita will send off the winner's ornament off in time to be enjoyed for the holidays. Good Luck!
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Every Christmas I wrap our pantry door in chrismas wrapping paper and then place a bunch of bows in a bowl next to it. Above the pantry is written "By Love Serve One Another Gal. 5:13". Everytime someone in my family does a service for another family member they stick a bow on the door. It helps to bring the true spirit of Christmas to our home
ReplyDeleteMy kids are still pretty young, so we haven't decided if we want to do the whole Santa thing, or just focus on the real meaning of Christmas instead. (My only concern with this is if they tell the other kids at school that there isn't a Santa, and break their little hearts.) I've always enjoyed reading about Christ's birth in Luke on Christmas Eve, and I think I'll continue that tradtion with my kids.
ReplyDeleteI love the Ribbon Organizers from riricreations. Such a smart idea!
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ReplyDeleteI have an advent calendar that I put Bible verses in, instead of candy. Each night you open up one of the doors and read that Bible verse. Helps keep the focus on Christ throughout Advent!
ReplyDeleteI am a sunday school teacher as well as a mom and I love to teach them about advent season, listen to music that sorrounds Christmas and tell the story from the bible
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love the dream ornament we are always telling our children to work toward their dreams and never stop dreaming
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