The Joy of Homemaking: Our List

Last year I read about wrapping 24 books and then having your child(ren) unwrap one each night until Christmas, so we did just that with the exception that I also wrapped up Christmas movies. We really enjoyed it so much that we are doing it again this year...... with a slight difference.

I love planning things for my family, but when I share my ideas with Brian, he always has something wonderful to add that makes my plans that much more special. Instead of having a basket with the gifts inside, he suggested using Addie's new-found skill of reading to create a scavenger hunt for her. (Isn't he brilliant!)

I came up with a list of simple instructions using words that follow the phonics rules she knows and cut them into strips. In the morning, we hand her one slip which leads her to another, which leads to another, which leads to her "gift". Then she gets to open her movie or book and we enjoy it before breakfast (movies go into breakfast).

Next year, I think Ian will be able to participate a bit more, so I will have a special marking on the gifts which are meant for him to open- simpler stories and movies for him.

This year, I thought I would share with you the movies, books and CDs that we will be watching, reading, and listening to this December. I have also borrowed several Christmas books from the library that we were finally able to enjoy also (Brian has this strict "No Christmas before Thanksgiving" rule).

*Disclaimer- I have linked all of these titles to Amazon. If you click on the title and then choose to purchase through Amazon from that link, I will receive a credit for your purchase. You can also click on any of the titles in the slide show box on the right hand side of the screen. Just thought I should let you know :)*

My list is not written in any particular order.

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