Christmas Advent! Day 24

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

Let us all give thanks on this Christmas Eve night to the loving God who sent us His one and only son to be born as a man and suffer a horrible death so that we might have eternal life. Let us also praise the Son on His birthday for giving up his life for our sins.

Christmas Advent! Day 23

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

I've been racking my brain for the past week or so trying to figure out the name of a cute little Christmas movie. I finally figured it out. The movie is The Year without Santa Clause. Its an adorable ABC Christmas cartoon I'm sure you will all remember. They just don't make cartoons like that anymore. This is my favorite song from the movie. So turn up the volume and sing along!! 

Christmas Advent! Day 22

222Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

Sorry I haven't been able to post the last couple of days due to this stupid cold and crazy last-minute holiday shopping. I think I am finally set for Christmas! (: Anyway, today I heard an old favorite and thought I would share it with you. Anybody else like The Beach Boys?

Christmas Advent! Day 19

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

Christmas shopping. The time when you have to beat off the crazy old women grabbing and snatching at the toy store. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas day when you are afraid to leave your house for fear of being trampled by a stampede of holiday shoppers that could put Santa's most rowdy reindeer to shame.

Giving is great. But to be honest, I would rather undergo hours of terrible Medieval torture than step foot in the mall this time of year. Nevertheless, that's what I'll be doing tomorrow. Looking for presents while gathering around me a swarm of cold germs. Despite the fact that I still kinda-sorta have the sniffle disease. Great...

Now that I have sufficiently Bah Humbugged this post, here is a funny Christmas memory for us all...

Christmas Advent! Day 17

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

Everyone's favorite...

Christmas Advent! Day 16

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

This has to be one of my all-time favorite versions of "The Little Drummer Boy". Enjoy!

Christmas Advent! Day 14 - Secret Santa (Movie)

Rebecca Chandler, the young reporter with a rocky love life is sent to a small town to uncover the mysterious man known as "Secret Santa". Every year he does something unbelievably generous for his neighbors. Of course, everyone has their theories about who Secret Santa is, but Rebecca had no idea it would be so difficult to find the truth.

Secret Santa is a wonderful holiday movie. Amazing actors, a unique and quite unpredictable story-line, and a lot of heart. While I can't say that it is one of my "favorite" holiday movies it is definitely worth watching.

Christmas Advent! Day 13 - Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage

Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage 5 of 5 stars.

When young Thomas Kinkade's mother Maryann isn't able to come up with the payments on their cottage, Thom realizes just how much the place means to him. In a desperate effort to come up with the money, Thom takes on a job painting a mural of the town and in the process learns more about himself and his painting than he could ever imagine.

Christmas Cottage is a simply beautiful movie, but what would you expect from something about Thomas Kinkade? I don't know much about the artist's life, but whether the story was accurate or not, it was eloquent and sweet.

Thomas's aging mentor, Glen, is played by the wonderful Peter O'Toole. His acting in the movie was amazing, his character's struggle against Alzheimer's bringing me close to tears several times throughout the movie.

Overall, I would suggest this movie to anyone. Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage is a tale of hope, determination, and more than anything else, love. It is sure to bring laughter and tears into your home on this holiday season.

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Christmas Advent! Day 12

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

I was thinking today about "Christmases Past" and couldn't help but let my mind wander to a cute little Christmas site I used to spend hours on during the holiday season. And then after I outgrew it spent hours playing with my younger cousins. I hope you'll all check it out, either for yourself or any little ones you are around. There are cookie recipes, game, ecards, and more!

Check out Northpole.com!

Christmas Advent! Day 10

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

Today, I've got a vlog by one of my all-time favorite people, Jackson Pearce. She's hilarious and brilliant and so is this video. Enjoy!

Christmas Advent! Day 9

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit. Today my creativity is running dry so I searched youtube for some cute Christmas slide shows, and I love this one! The music is some of my favorite as well. Enjoy!

Christmas Advent! Day 8

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit.

Christmas trees! Gah! Every year I think how much I want one, how the aggravation is worth it. And every year I end up realizing what an idiot I am. Especially this year. I suggested a live Christmas tree because we haven't had one in years. I didn't remember all the sticky, icky, irritating mess that went along with it. Now, the trees is up, the lights are on, and we keep having trouble with our decorations. Its back to the store tomorrow to look for different color ribbon.

How are your Christmas trees going?

Christmas Advent! Day 7

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit. Today I found a really beautiful video of one of my favorite Christmas songs, "What Child is This?" So, enjoy and let's not forget the reason for the season!

Christmas Advent! Day 6

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to "elf" people! It is sooo much fun!! If you haven't heard of the Elf Yourself thing put out by OfficeMax then you have DEFINITELY been missing out. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Click here to Elf Yourself!

Christmas Advent! Day 5

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit. In honor of my Christmas special, I'm going to share my sorrows with you today. Usually by about this time (actually, way sooner!) Hallmark has been playing marathons of my FAVORITE movie series The Love Saga based on the books by Janet Oak (all of which are wonderful as well, you should definitely check them out!), but so far either I have missed them or they haven't played them. So, here's the trailer for the first movie Love Comes Softly, it is absolutely wonderful and the one that is most like the book in my opinion. It also happens to be the movie that made me begin READING the books. Enjoy!

Christmas Advent! Day 4

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit. In honor of the decorations going on in my own home I'm giving you some "Deck the Halls" music!

Christmas Advent! Day 3

Every day in December leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a cool little something to get us in the holiday spirit. For today I have a clip from one of my favorite Christmas movies, The Ultimate Christmas Present! Enjoy!

Christmas Advent! Day 2

Good morning, everyone! Do you remember I told you that I had something cool planned for December? Well, I completely forgot yesterday. So, starting today everyday up until Christmas I'm going to have an "advent" post. What I'll do is post cool little Christmas stuff like videos, songs, movie reviews, etc.

For today I've got one of the cutest holiday songs ever!