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A Little Chef’s Apron or Art Smock

Our littlest kitchen helper now has his very own apron! He was so pleased with it.

During these past weeks of holiday baking, he has loved being right at my side, helping to pour and mix ingredients. (And has many of the kitchen utensil items’ names memorized, labeling the ladle, spatula, pastry brush, and more!)

The neck

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Weekend Inspiration {12.24}

This week has been full of sewing & woodworking projects in our home, as we have worked on making Christmas gifts. I’ll be finishing up some baking today for our Christmas meals. I hope you’re having a restful Christmas Eve! Here are some of my favorite links of the week:

{Food}

Pumpkin Pie in the Pumpkin @ Babble’s

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DIY Gifts for Little Hands: A Homemade Family Christmas

Join me over at Passionate Homemaking today, where I’m sharing ideas to get children in on the fun of preparing Christmas gifts! Little ones love the joy of giving (as well as “helping make something”), and especially enjoy intentional moments together as a family.

Check out my list of some of our family’s favorite gifts to make

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8 Simple Homemade Christmas Gifts

Post by Contributing Writer, Katie

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s easy to get caught up in the need to get “that right gift” for everyone on your list. Malls are swarming with people; it can be a bit crazy just trying to get out.

These past few years I’ve started making more of my

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Counting Down to Christmas

Post by Contributing Writer, Emily

This last week we entered into the season of Advent, preparing and waiting for Christmas and the birth of Christ. We anticipate the joyfulness of the season through a multitude of traditions and activities.

As a child, I remember counting down the days until Christmas. My sisters and I would relish

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Non-Traditional Christmas Gift Jars

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Post by Contributing Writer, Holly

Practical gifts, gifts that someone can actually use, are GREAT finds. Figuring out what those gifts are, though, can feel like you’re looking for the needle in the haystack. I tried to come up with some non-traditional ideas for Christmas gift jars. Hopefully these ideas will help.

These

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For the Love of Wool

Post by Contributing Writer, Lydia

Here in Michigan, things are getting pretty chilly. We can usually count on it being “coat season” from late October through early May, so it is important to make sure that all children and babies are properly outfitted for the weather.

I must admit, although I am not very fond

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{This Moment} Sewing with Mama

Fabric scraps are turning into a doll’s quilt, she’s gradually learning to use the sewing machine, and we’re carving out some special times with Mama. Her first sewing project! (I think someone is a bit pleased…)

I’m joining in with Soule Mama’s “This

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Oilcloth Wallet

Post by Contributing Writer, Emily C.

Oilcloth is one of the easiest fabrics to use for some really amazing and simple sewing projects. You can usually pick up some oilcloth at your average fabric store, but in order to find a good variety of colors and patterns you may need to look in a

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