Brenda Bird

And while my bones have proven themselves weaker, my skin has received extra elasticity: when my skin starts to itch from being stretched to its limit, I rub some of Palmer’s Massage Cream to improve my skin’s elasticity. We’ve been stretched emotionally as we’ve dealt with fears of the change in family dynamics and the logistics of adding another child to our family. For mamas that are currently pregnant and looking for a product to help you feel more confident in your changing body, I recommend Palmer’s. I love using Palmer’s Massage Cream and Palmer’s Massage Lotion.

How to Find and Build Your Dream Community How to Find and Build Your Dream Community Make your own “dream” community wherever you are with these tips. My dream community would be a cul-de-sac with neighbors close – but not close enough to hear or see what goes on in the house, kids playing on the street, block parties, neighbors looking out for neighbors, kids roaming freely to and from each other’s homes or to the park, flat streets so they can ride their bikes and scooters…. Parks and trails, flat streets, beautiful homes, lots of kids and family friendly, neighborly, community activities, on-site elementary school, etc. For those of you that want to find a community or build that kind of community (disregard the physical aspect of it) here are some ways to be an active part and create it.

We’ve done it every year since we had a tiny baby and wherever we’ve lived we’ve visited with Santa while eating delicious food (can you tell I love food? ) We’ve only had a couple of meltdowns due to “stranger danger” but for the most part my kids are so excited to tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas. I like to tell my kids that they may ask for things for themselves but they should also think about what others may like and request it on their behalf (like in this printable letter to Santa). While our oldest is getting to the age where he will soon find out about Santa, we are trying to keep the magic and the spirit of Santa alive: the love, generosity, goodwill, miracles, service and selflessness.

I’m joining up with 30 Minute Crafts on their Craft Lightning Holiday Projects which features December Holiday crafts that take 15 minutes or less. (links contain affiliate links) wood beads embroidery floss (get at craft store if you don’t think you’ll use an entire pack) wood rings embroidery needle yarn washi tape loome pom pom tool or use these What To Do: Start by making your pom poms. I did ball, pom pom, ball, ring, ball, pom pom, ball, ring, etc.