Coming Up in December 2011 {and my goals for the month}

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My Goal for the Month of December….

Around these parts, we sadly lack in the craft department ~ oh, who am I kidding? I’m a craft supply scrooge. This month I do believe that my children may wake up and wonder if they are in the right household when they see what is planned. When we took a family trip to Michaels to pick up craft supplies, the girls kept asking “Are these for US???”

Over the last few nights I’ve been furiously cutting, sorting and preparing for 24 days of Advent fun and learning more about Christmas. We’ll be using the Truth in the Tinsel: An Advent Experience for Little Hands this month and I am up to my eyeballs in glitter, sequins, beads and all sorts of crafty paraphernalia.

My children will be so giddy. I may require assistance.

Decorations are still going up around the house and there are odds and ends to do. The dining room never did get painted…but it’s top on the list. My hubby and I are having trouble agreeing on a color, so we may have to pick another room to paint first!

On the blog front, I have some fun Christmas printables coming soon and will also begin sharing all of the fun that we’re having with Mystery of History.  AND…hopefully you all will start joining in on Moments to Remember that Carisa and I are taking turns hosting on Saturdays!!

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We’ll be taking the two weeks of the month off to enjoy time together at Christmas. Other than having fun with family, do you have plans for the month of December?

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• Red Wagon Tutorials….Science classes for junior and senior high
• Truth in the Tinsel ~ 24 fun-filled activities for the Advent season