By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Today is the perfect time to unwrap what it means to be generous, as we walk through the 12 days of Christmas. Continue reading “The 5th Day of Christmas: Be Generous!”
The 5th Day of Christmas: Be Generous!
The 4th Day of Christmas: Harmony, Peace and Goodwill
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Magazines may portray Christmas as a time of peace and harmony, but we all know it can be a long way from that. This Christmas I’m unwrapping 12 days of gifts you can give to your family that won’t cost a cent. Continue reading “The 4th Day of Christmas: Harmony, Peace and Goodwill”
Festive Chocolate Buttons
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 30 – 32 | Prep Time: 00:10 | Cooking Time: 00:00 | * plus melting and setting time
These Chocolate Buttons are a perfect no-bake, no-fuss healthy treat. They can be made in minutes, then put aside to set in the fridge or freezer. No stress here, just a colourful treat to share over the holiday season. Continue reading “Festive Chocolate Buttons”
The 3rd Day of Christmas: Spreading Good Cheer
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Most of us see Christmas as a time of good cheer. But cheerfulness isn’t a given when you are the parent of teenagers. As part of the 12 days of Christmas, today I’m looking at how to cultivate a cheerful spirit in your family. Continue reading “The 3rd Day of Christmas: Spreading Good Cheer”
Christmas Cookies
By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table
Serves: 24 cookies | Prep Time: 00:25 | Cooking Time: 00:08
Christmas cookies free from wheat, gluten, soy, nuts, eggs, refined sugars and dairy (ghee used), with a yummy shortbread flavour. A great Christmas treat option for children with allergies. Continue reading “Christmas Cookies”
The 2nd Day of Christmas: Add a Pinch of Joy
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Continuing my wander through 12 days of Christmas, today I’m unwrapping the gift of joy. As you get ready to stuff the turkey and pop the presents under the tree, do some of these things to cultivate joy. Continue reading “The 2nd Day of Christmas: Add a Pinch of Joy”
The 1st Day of Christmas: Starting out with Love
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
The first day of Christmas in my festive series is all about love. Unwrap these ten tips for creating a more affectionate family. Continue reading “The 1st Day of Christmas: Starting out with Love”
The God Conversations of Christmas: What If Joseph Had Dismissed His Dream as Just the Spicy Pizza?”
By: Tania Harris | God Conversations
Have you noticed that God does a lot of talking at Christmas time? The first God-conversation with Mary was the one that started it all (Luke 1:26-33).
But then God spoke a second time – to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-21), then a third time to the wise men (Matthew 2:12) and a fourth (Matthew 2:19-21) and fifth time to Joseph (Matthew 2:22). He also spoke to Elizabeth, Anna and Simeon. God speaks repeatedly throughout the Christmas story. Continue reading “The God Conversations of Christmas: What If Joseph Had Dismissed His Dream as Just the Spicy Pizza?””
12 Days of Christmas Kindness
By: Kim Wilkinson
We are living in a world where tragic events fill our TV screens, relationships are breaking down, and patience is in short supply. What we could all use is a little kindness right about now. Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas Kindness”
Jesus Is Not Fluffy
By: Bec Oates
This Christmas as you hustle and bustle about, shopping, baking and carolling I’m pretty sure I know what question is rattling around in your head, on the tip of your tongue, just busting to be voiced… was Jesus born with poo on his face? Continue reading “Jesus Is Not Fluffy”