Links & Things: The Power of a Gift Edition

This year our family is participating in Operation Christmas Child with Samaritan’s Purse. I have been awed by watching my children through this process. It really is amazing what you can pack into a shoebox but it’s even more amazing how easy it is to teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas. By simply involving them in a hands-on project, like Operation Christmas Child, you can open their eyes to what it means to consider others and experience the joy of giving in a very tangible way.

Highlights from the blog:

My full post about the Spa Party Luncheon I threw to celebrate the official launch of the blog, Trophy Mom Diaries, is now up. I included a download of the printable recipe cards I made so that you can make your own treatments at home, or throw a DIY Spa Party of your own.

10 Days of Family Time Traditions will encourage you this holiday season with different ways you can celebrate your family (and increase your time together in a meaningful ways).

I shared 3 collar statement necklaces that I fell in love with at various price points. Can you guess which one I purchased? Which is your favorite?

Interesting Reads:

After reading, What to watch out for at Whole Foods, I’m starting to realize how hard it is to buy/eat healthy whole foods. There is no easy way to do this, and it makes me sad. {100 Days of Real Food}

A memoir and 3 novels because I enjoy her book reviews so much. {Hollywood Housewife}

I now want to create a Family Mission Statement and have it framed on our wall. What would yours say? {Simple Mom}

Fall nesting around the table has me inspired for the weekend.{The Inspired Room}

What are your weekend plans?

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