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Merry Christmas

by oh amanda on December 25, 2011

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Merry Christmas, sweet friends!
Hope you have a wonderful day rejoicing in the best present of all: Jesus!

love, Amanda :)

 

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

by oh amanda on December 22, 2011

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And not just for yummy food, gifts and parties. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for parents to teach their children about Jesus! Kids have been looking forward to Christmas all year. Stores, media and school talk about it every day. It’s the easiest time to focus on Jesus!

I’m not opposed to singing Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer or making stocking-shaped cookies at home. But I am opposed to making these things the center of our Christmas celebration when the story of Jesus can be just as fun, exciting and “magical”!

{Read my full post at the Tommy Mommy blog…}

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Where am I?

by oh amanda on December 19, 2011

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I have been so amazingly overwhelmed and excited about how much everyone is loving (and sharing) Truth in the Tinsel! It’s been so fun to get to know everyone on the Facebook page and see them do the activities with their own kids–people from all over the world!

So many awesome bloggers have posted about the book and I’ve even had a few interviews and guest posts about the book. So, I thought I’d share some of them with you today!

I’m over at Sharing the Journey today, contributing to a series about Christmas traditions. It’s a great series with some really fun ideas–and of course, I’m talking about advent calendars and Truth in the Tinsel. And I’ve even got a picture of our very first advent ornaments from when Lydia was just 1 year old!

I was interviewed at Hive Resources about (are you ready for this?) THEOLOGY and kids! So, if you wanna hear some theology and philosophy when it comes to kids and Christmas, you’ll like this one!

And just a few days after the book came out, my dear friend Kat let me post on her blog about the story behind the book. About how God (yes) spoke to me about doing the book! It’s the most-heart-felt post I’ve written about Truth in the Tinsel. And I’m so glad I had the opportunity to write it.

OK. Enough plugging of my ability to write a billion and a half words on the same subject! Back to your Christmas shopping! See you tomorrow for Top Ten {Tuesday}!

 

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Teacher Gifts For Under $2: Top Ten {Tuesday}

December 12, 2011 christmas

When I was in New York with Operation Christmas Child I met Clair from Mummy Deals. And I liked her instantly! She has a fabulous deal blog, but also a huge heart for others, a great sense of humor and a fun accent! Today, she is going to share an amazing and very timely guest [...]

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Christmas Cards? Or No Christmas Cards?

December 12, 2011 christmas

I usually send out Christmas cards around December 23rd. But last year I was so good and had them done  in like October. And I was hoping to continue that trend. But today I’m finally home from Disney World and just realized that I have about 3 Christmas parties to go to THIS WEEK, about [...]

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Christmas STUFF: Top Ten {Tuesday}

December 5, 2011 christmas

I love Christmas. I love lists. I love Christmas lists. Here are some of… My Best Christmas Top Ten Lists {for all you that need a good dose of Christmas!} 1. The Best Christmas Books Ever {seriously, I love me a good Christmas book!} 2. The Only Christmas Gifts You Should Buy This Year {these [...]

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TRUTH IN THE TINSEL Challenge

November 25, 2011 christmas

IT IS TIME! It is time, ooooooh! (Anyone remember that movie?) Truth in the Tinsel: An Advent Experience for Little Hands is here! The website is up, the facebook page is full of fans (almost 900 Thanksgiving night!) and now you can have it in your own little hands–or at least on your computer! My [...]

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