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A Christmas Brunch Menu
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A Christmas Brunch

ByAnnie

One of my all-time favorite meals on Christmas is our family’s Christmas brunch.  After little one’s have awoken (mine are quite early), we enjoy a convenient and delicious breakfast on this special holiday.  Our brunch menu allows us to make-ahead mostly all of the  casseroles, so we can spend our most time together with our family….

Family Christmas Brunch

A Family Christmas Brunch

ByAnnie

A few weeks ago, we got a call from a writer from Iowa Farmer Today. He had read this blog and wanted to come to talk to us Gingham Apron Gals about how our farm family intentionally celebrates together.  He was especially interested in Christmas and asked if we had any traditional Christmas meals. Immediately, we thought…

Advent in the Afternoon
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Advent in the Afternoons (Meaningful Christmas Stories)

ByAnnie

This week I listened to At Home with Sally Clarkson podcast and she and a friend described how wonderful celebrating Advent with our children can be. Sally described reading Scripture, poetry, and favorite Christmas picture books throughout the the month of December with their kids. While she reads to them, they snack on special treats and…

Unwrapping The Gift of God's Word At Christmastime
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Ponder and Treasure: How to Have a Minimal Yet Meaningful Christmas

ByAnnie

I was so excited to learn that my article called “Ponder and Treasure” had been accepted to The Joyful Life Magazine. And they have given me permission to share it with you. I hope it encourages you to do “less” this Christmas while still enjoying “more” of the true reason for the season! *************************************************************************** It…

Unwrapping The Gift of God's Word At Christmastime
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The Christmas Countdown

ByMolly

And here we are just two days before Christmas…  The month of December has zoomed in and is about to fly out.  How we anticipate this magic and joyous holiday season! We have had seasonal concerts and events, shopping and wrapping, cooking and baking.  Listening to our favorite songs and watching our favorite movies.  Christmas…

A Christmas Brunch

Merry Christmas!

ByMolly

The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today! Luke 2:11 “Jesus never stops loving us.  He comes and gives us Himself.  That’s what Jesus is whispering to you this Christmas Day: I’ll take your broken heart and give you My whole one.” – Ann Voskamp For unto us a Child is born,…

chocolate fondue 2
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

ByAnnie

We had a wonderful (noisy, busy, fun) Christmas Day out at the farm with our family. The day started out with this gorgeous sunrise, and the day turned out to be nearly 50 degrees! Although it didn’t feel Christmasy outside, the warmth and love inside sure make it feel like Christmas. Here are a few…

Danish Puff
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Danish Puff

ByDenise

It’s Christmastime and I’m pulling out some recipes that only come out this time of year. It’s Mom’s recipe. As I study this little piece of greasy paper, my mind floods with all sorts of loving thoughts as I pull out this well-worn, well-used recipe. I see her writing and I can envision her in…

Overnight Coffee Cake
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Overnight Coffee Cake (and a Stained Recipe Card)

ByAnnie

Does this recipe card look as though it’s had some use? The answer is “YES”! Hands down, this is our favorite coffee cake! I promise you will love it too! And it’s so so easy to make.     We eat it for birthday breakfasts, holidays (always at Christmas!), baby and wedding showers, etc. And…