Christmas Stories: Thirty Ways #4

We love to read stories! Over the years we have collected several binders full of Christmas stories designed to share one a day until Christmas.  Today, being December 1st. We read the Gift of the Magi...or at least a smaller kid friendly version.  It was fun to talk about love. 

And this month is also all about fun!! We can't forget all the activities we do that just encourage togetherness! One thing is a tradition we started last year and it brings ALL the family together.  We decorate with candy!

We tried another new thing last year.  I saw this fun handmade garland at a friends' house and loved it immediately.  I think I am a die hard fabric lover. :)  That is a string of lights.  We tied on strips of fabric and laid it along the back and sides of the couch.  LOVE IT!