Are You Seeking Jesus First This Season? Christmas traditions are important – especially for kids! When you think about how your family celebrated Christmas growing up, what comes to mind? I have many wonderful Christmas memories from seasons past, but my fondest memory is how my mom always encouraged us to remember and seek Jesus […]
Shopping For Christmas Cards? Basic Invite Has You Covered!
The holiday season is upon us. Before you know it, we’ll be decorating our homes with brightly lit trees and festive decor… Santa will be checking his list to see who’s been naughty and nice… and families around the world will be checking their friends and family lists to see who merits the gift of […]
How To Celebrate Christmas With Less Stress This Year
Christmas – the season of Christ’s birth – is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Most families who celebrate Christmas pass down cherished traditions as a way of creating special memories and staying connected to past generations. Kids of all ages look forward to their favorite holiday activities, treats and gift-giving rituals. We […]
Friendship Friday Blog Hop 462 – Merry Christmas
Welcome to Friendship Friday! Welcome to Friendship Friday at Create With Joy – a week long blog party where we invite you to: Share what’s unique about your blog and spotlight your favorite features! Link your favorite posts, projects, giveaways and blog parties. Chat with us in the comments – we’d love to get to […]
The Gingerbread Train: Santa’s Secret Gift – Book Review & Gift Set Giveaway
The Gingerbread Train by Ann Tarpley Francesco – Book Review When you were young, were you blessed with a vivid imagination? Did you find it easy to dream of imaginary people, places and things? Do you enjoy sharing stories with your children that are both creative and educational in nature? If so, your family will […]
Christmas Jars Movie Review & Giveaway
Christmas Jars In Theaters For One Night Only Are you looking for an inspirational movie to kick off the holiday season with your family and friends? If so, then don’t miss your opportunity to see Christmas Jars on Monday, November 4, 2019, when it appears in select movie theaters for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Christmas Jars […]
Wordless Wednesday – Come Let Us Adore Him
Welcome To Wordless Wednesday At Create With Joy! Beautiful Blessings For The New Year Sometimes, a photo truly says it all. Even in the midst of of his wild kitty antics, Magellan found time to celebrate the wonder and miracle of the Christmas season. We hope that you are experiencing all of the joy and […]
Wordless Wednesday – One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other
Welcome To Wordless Wednesday At Create With Joy! Merry Christmas From Create With Joy! It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost here. While Tsunami is taking the season in stride and we humans are celebrating the joy of Christ’s birth at every opportunity we can, our dear Magellan continues to have difficulty understanding that […]
The Shepherd On The Search: Finding Christ In Christmas – Review
The Shepherd On The Search – Activity Set Review This year, my family is making a concerted effort to slow down and commemorate the birth of Christ – the real reason that we celebrate Christmas. We’re looking for ways big and small to share the love of Jesus. We’re packing groceries for the hungry. We’re […]
Christmas Quiet: A 25 Day Devotional Coloring Book – Review And Giveaway
Christmas Quiet: Receiving The Gift Of His Presence – A 25-Day Devotional Coloring Book – Review The holidays are upon us and it’s time to make some very important choices. Will you spend your days frantically running from activity to activity on our over-stuffed calendars, trying to find happiness in things that are fleeting, or […]
A Very Blessed Christmas Coloring Book – Review And Giveaway
A Very Blessed Christmas Coloring Book – Review If you enjoy creatively expressing yourself through the relaxing art of coloring (or have someone on your gift list who does) and love celebrating Christmas (my favorite time of the year!), then you are going to be just as excited as I was when you take a […]