Journal Your Christmas Giveaway

Sane or crazy holidays, it doesn't matter as long as I'm with the people I love.

I've decided to go with the flow. My husband has been laid off for almost 2 years and I have come to realize that things are not what is important. So I will be making more of my gifts this year. I want to live in the moment and enjoy the experience and no the stuff.

Make lists and get shopping done before Thanksgiving... as much as possible.

I'm going to stay sane by keeping Christmas simple. I've been making little mini books to give to family and friends this season instead of spending money on meaningless gifts. Christmas is about family and friends and that's what's going to keep me sane. :)

I am making my Christmas more sane by completing as many task as possible in advance. I am trying to be done with my shopping by Thanksgiving so I can enjoy the Christmas season without the hustle and bustle of shopping.

We will be in the midst of moving in early December, so for me this year it really is about "going with the flow" and just enjoying the "newness" of everything around me. I'm really not going to add very many expectations into the holiday season. It really is about enjoying having my kids home and rejoicing in their presence and the presence of God wrapped around me.

I really like the idea of the Christmas Daily journal...this should help me keep a little more organized and on top of things when you have to think about your day to day.

Hoping to spend Christmas with my only daughter in her new studio apartment in CT. She's very excited as I am. Thanks for your generosity.

All of my shopping is done. Most of my presents are wrapped. I feel like I can just enjoy each moment without having to worry about finding the perfect something for each person on my list. Now to figure out the design for my cards!

I plan to relax and enjoy the joys of the season. I am doing some planning ahead, but I've also cut back on some things that are not that important.

I will find cookie recipes that have doughs that are freezable. All I need to do is pop the dough out of the freezer, and place on a cookie sheet. This will keep my kitchen clean during the holiday season of frequent gatherings. It will also help for the times of those unexpected visitors.

To me, celebrating the season is about seeing the joy & meaning of the holiday through my daughter's eyes. I've already made a plan to make sure she is FIRST! I'm hoping that in itself will make things simpler! (a girl can dream!)
Thank you so much for a chance at a wonderful giveaway- you are such an inspiration!

Can't wait to celebrate this holiday season. It's my baby's first Christmas and there will be lots to document!
Shannon :)

To make the season a little more sane, I'm going to start with everything now instead of waiting till the last minute. (Hopefully that works.) :)

I am always so pushed for time, I really try to write my lists and keep to them. I would love to at least document December photographically this year...trying to capture some of that craziness!

This is our first Christmas in our new home and some family will be out of town and some coming into town to stay with us. The kids already got their main Christmas gift early - 2 new puppies. So I hope to keep the rest of Christmas pretty low key and just enjoy being in the moment.

this Christmas will be our last as just a couple since I'm 27 weeks pregnant right now.
I'm planning on savoring it. I am also eager to take our photo for our christmas card. A lot of people will find out only then that we're expecting!
Thanks for the chance to win this class.

I'm planning on creating a more sane holiday season by not working full time! I am taking a break from working to be home with my kids more and I hope to establish some new traditions and make the holidays extra special.

Every year I say I am going to be more organised, and every year I find I am not. This year I am going to try to get things listed and actually put dates on my calendar to try to get them done. Wish me luck. Or better yet, put me in Shimelle's class.

My plan for a sane holiday season is to take some time off from work to focus on my family in a way I haven't done in way too long. I also plan on getting some "help" around the house with housework so I can have more fun with my boys instead of the mop and bucket.

I've started my shopping already...looking for sales now and buying the things that i can on sale, so the stress of holiday shopping does not get the best of me.
retty much doing all that i can early, so that i can sit back, relax and enjoy the time with my family.

SIMPLIFY...make some lists in my holiday planner. Try not to be running around the city, but at home more.

By planning my December scrapbooking in advance ... this will be my first year trying a December Daily album!

I plan on really taking the time to slow down, to enjoy, to embrace and experience the holiday season. Our adopted daughter Ava will be spending her 1st holiday season in America this year. I want to show her how beautiful and amazing this time of year is - so I'd love to use the December daily/journal your christmas to record all of my daughter's firsts this year.

I have been following your blog for a long time and I have started my December Daily two years ago. I plan to display them in a basket, like you suggested, this holiday season. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.