Keeping Advent Simple, Memorable and about Jesus & the Traditions Instead of the Gifts

Summary: This episode is all about keeping Christ in Advent when you're busy, worn out, have no time.  Christmas is about Christ and we all know and love the magic that comes with this time of year but lets be real - trying to make Christmas amazing, stay in budget, keep our kids from becoming greedy is a lot of work. I've created a great list of things we do to keep it super simple, meaninful and cultivate great family traditions with little effort on my part.  Kids remember the traditions and memories, not the gifts. So here's my list of what we have done in our family to keep it about family, giving, and Jesus. 1. Grab Bag/Secret Santa 2. Christmas Eve Dinner Out 3. Simple Advent wreath lighting at each meal. 4. Shepherd on the Search : https://www.dayspring.com/the-shepherd-on-the-search-advent-activity-set$29.99 - comes with Shepherd, Book, Manger scene 5. Giving Manger: $39.95 one time pay - comes with book wooden manger, bundle of straw, baby jesus. 6. The Mass Box - Super Advent Bundle : $39.95 for one kid, $64.95 for 2 kids I would love to hear the simple, minimal effort but great result traditions you and your family have cultivated! Shoot me an email at podcast@holyhotmessmom.com or reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know! Don't forget to hook up with me and some other mamas! My Instagram and Facebook pages @HolyHotMessMom our exclusive mama Facebook group - Holy Hot Mess Mamas If you're looking forward to more episodes then hit that subscribe button so you get notified every time we release a new episode!