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Review: The ADVENTure of Christmas

Actress, writer, and mother, Lisa Whelchel shares how her family keeps Christ among their busy holiday traditions.   Stories, activities, crafts, and recipes all lead up to the treasured day we celebrate Christ's birth.

This is a book I look forward to unpacking each year.  Just as soon as the Thanksgiving festivities have ended, I dig out The ADVENTure of Christmas to find a wealth of ideas on how to keep the spotlight on the true reason for the season.

Though my daughter is very young, I can still take advantage of the "Teachable Moments," and she certainly loves when I read to her.  We're looking forward to making crayon candles, sending hugs through the mail, making homemade candy canes, and other special activities in the coming years.

"It's amazing how short a distance you have to go to find Jesus in our present-day symbols and traditions," Lisa writes, "We will encounter the true meaning of Christmas in such unlikely places as a candy cane, a fruitcake, and the partridge in a pear tree."

Though it's not a new book, it's definitely a favorite you'll want to discover again and again each year.

Note: I have not been compensated for this review in any way.  The opinions expressed in this review (and this blog) are entirely my own.  See my policies for more details.  Life Off the Shelf is not an affiliate of Amazon either...yet!

Inspiration Overload: Gift Ideas

Sometimes I find so many great ideas, I'm overwhelmed. So I have to share them with you! Enjoy!


I love these 6 Frugal Homemade Christmas Gifts. {The Frugal Girl}

And 15 Clutter-free Gift Ideas for Rookie Moms. {Rookie Moms}

I can't forget these Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen. {Our Best Bites}

Or these Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas and DIY {Tip Junkie}

And for the deal-seekers: here is a Top Ten List of Money-Saving Gifts {Lifetime Moms}

...but you're shopping is already done, right?

What's inspiring you today?