christmas

Surf Spots~ Last of 2008 Edition

by gidget faith

I’ve been collecting some great starred posts in my reader for a while now, but just haven’t quite gotten around to getting a round-up put together with all the holiday fun/terrible cold & cough. With a little breather between Christmas and New Year’s (and I’m finally breathing a little better myself) I figured now was [...]

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Merry Christmas!

by gidget faith

Wishing you & your family a very special day, remembering our Savior’s birth and spending time with loved ones. Thanks for reading Gidget Goes Home!

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Give Meaningful Gifts

by gidget faith

If you’ve read my Christmas Manifesto, then you know we’re trying to simplify the way our family does Christmas. Recently I came across a mind-blowing video and a really cool movement. I encourage you to check out the video. A couple of other cool ways to give meaningful gifts (other than homemade ones, which is [...]

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It’s the Absolute Ultimate!! #13~ My Favorite Recipe for the Holidays

by gidget food

Banana (Nut) Chocolate Chip Bread This is a family recipe that I make and give away every Christmas. Everyone seems to love it so it’s a great homemade gift. Here are a few notes to go along with the recipe: I store up my too-brown bananas in the freezer so I always have them ready. [...]

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Christmas Manifesto, Part 4

by gidget faith

Celebrating Christmas We’ve always been as purposeful and personal as possible in gift giving, so our transition to a different way of celebrating Christmas won’t be super difficult. I like how McKibben, in Hundred Dollar Holiday, points out that this change can be gradual. It does not have to happen overnight, especially if your kids [...]

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