In all of this talk about Christmas gifts, holiday plans, and tree trimming, it’s easy for Thanksgiving to get overlooked. But it certainly shouldn’t be! There’s simply nothing better than a day to focus on being grateful, surrounded by loved ones, and sharing a meal. As you prepare your heart and home to celebrate this year, we wanted to share our most popular Thanksgiving posts. From meaningful traditions, simple crafts, and beautiful table inspiration, there’s something for everyone – guests and hosts alike!

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From Easter brunches to sunrise services at church, egg hunts, and everything in between, there’s something so special about family traditions leading up to Easter. We’ve gathered some activity ideas for making the week of Easter rich in meaning but simple in effort. Maybe one or two of them will inspire and become traditions for your family in the years to come!

“He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.” Matthew 28:6

Read Scripture. What a wonderful week to read through an entire Gospel.

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It’s so tempting to skip over Thanksgiving and get right in the Christmas spirit. But like the Pilgrims, who stopped to remember all that God had done for them, we also should take time to celebrate our blessings, which includes spending time with our families. In this post you’ll find easy yet meaningful family traditions and activities you can start this year. But, first, you’ll be inspired by the swoon-worthy Thanksgiving tablescape from a recent “Modern-Day Lady Pilgrims” collaboration I took part in with San Antonio-based Cloche Designs.

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I love a sweet family tradition so when I discovered Bauble Stockings last January at market I knew I had to share with my readers. If you give gift cards, money, or jewelry at Christmas, definitely read on to see how this can make it even more special. Each one is truly a beautiful heirloom gift!

Needlepoint everything is making a comeback and so it’s no surprise that Bauble Stockings are going to be a popular gift on our gift guide this year.

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Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go on Christmas Day. After opening presents by the fire and delighting in croissants and hot chocolate, our family likes to dress comfortable, yet still festive, for the rest of the day. I found the perfect sweater dress from Anthropologie to wear on Christmas Day that will be even cozier with my Uggs. And, of course, I have to share the sweetest timeless gifts that your little little ones will love opening on the 25th!

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Christmas traditions have been on my mind this week as I’ve had time to wind down from the Holiday Gift Guide and spend uninterrupted time with my family. Sometimes as mothers we wonder if all the time and prep work spent on #alltheChristmasthings are worth it. I say: yes, indeed.

When I look back on Christmas as a child, I think of the extended time we spent in Memphis with my grandparents.

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Today, I am excited to partner with a company that is close to my heart. Family Treedition has so many cute ideas for bringing special family traditions into your home. More importantly, their products point us (and our children!) back to the real meanings of the holidays we celebrate.

It’s often the little things about holidays that children remember most. The same ornaments we bring out every year or the same meal we prepare every Christmas dinner.

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Today I am sharing wonderful Christmas traditions that might give you ideas for your own family. And, to add a little something fun, I’ve been taking pictures as I’ve visited friends’ houses this Christmas season and am sharing the beautiful and unique ways they decorate their homes for Christmas.

I hope you enjoy hearing my friends’ wonderful traditions and seeing how they make their homes welcoming and special for their loved ones during the holidays  (These aren’t fancy “staged” photos, just real life shots taken with an iPhone!)

“Our children make ornaments for grandparents every year with their handprints.

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Often we get so caught up in buying beautiful things that we forget that sometimes the best traditions don’t cost money at all. Today, I’m sharing some some simple last-minute ideas to make this Thanksgiving extra sweet for the ones you love.

I always want my family holidays to be like those in the movies, don’t you?  With laughter, football, cooking, and festivity non-stop. While are lives are not picture-perfect, there are things we can do to make our time together more memorable.

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