Show and Tell Friday

It's Show and Tell Friday at Kelli's blog. It looks like everyone is showing some of their Christmas gifts. Here is one that I am enjoying.....

I saw this Dept. 56 house at a gift shop. It is Orchard House from Little Women along with a book and figurines of Marmee and the girls. It was VERY pricey and I could not imagine spending that much money on it no matter how special it would be to me. Then one of my "second generation thrifters" bought it for me on ebay at a very reasonable price, new, and in the box! It makes a lovely display.

Christmas Snapshots

Gingerbread House Fun

Christmas fun for Abby

What Do Homeschoolers Do On A Snow Day

I've been reading, Scaling Down- Living Large in a Smaller Space, by Judi Culbertson and Marj Decker. Although the book was not what I was expecting, it was a very good read. I was expecting the book to give me helps and hints for living in a small space. Instead, the main topic was about scaling down from a large space into a smaller space. I know, the title says that, but I took it in a different direction. The first chapter was very good, especially for this time of year when materialism is at its zenith. The chapter poses thought provoking questions about why our posessions are so important to us. Although not a Christian book, these principles can be easily applied to the Christian life. Many helps were given for decluttering during the different stages of one's life.

All in all, I profited from this book and it was worth the time spent reading it. I also checked it out from the library so no clutter was added to my house! (However, the book is overdue and I will be paying a library fine :(

Ornament Collection

It's Show and Tell Friday at Kelli's Blog.

This week I would like to share my tradition of giving my daughters a Christmas ornament every year to put in their ornament box. This box is for them to take with them some day when they put up their own trees in their own homes. Here is the Little Women for my own little women: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy.

New Work Shoes

For some reason, JC Penny sends me a $10 coupon every year at this time. Not $10 off a $50 purchase. I mean $10. I get this coupon at Mother's Day and Father's Day too. I cannot explain this generosity since I am not a faithful credit card user nor am I a faithful shopper. But I definately enjoy the gift!

Here is my purchase made today.... new work shoes (for the stay-at-home mom)