We’re now officially in the countdown to Christmas! At my house the Christmas tree is up and I’m working on my Christmas to-do list. We’ve been baking gingerbread cookies and we’ll soon start gift wrapping. Have you finished your Christmas shopping, or do you shop last minute? Are you hand making any Christmas gifts this year?
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A Christmas Baby for the Cowboy (Cowboy Country 9) by Deb Kastner
The Twins’ Family Christmas (Redemption Ranch) by Lee Tobin McClain
Pathway to Peace (Grant Us Grace 5) by Elizabeth Maddrey
I Still Do (Second Chance With You 6) by Melanie D. Snitker
Blessed Gifts (Lavender Vale Farm 3) by Jackie Castle
Recovering Hope (The Potters House Books 14) by Marion Ueckermann
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A fun loving Aussie girl at heart, Narelle Atkins was born and raised on the beautiful northern beaches in Sydney, Australia. She has settled in Canberra with her husband and children. A lifelong romance reader, she found the perfect genre to write when she discovered inspirational romance. Narelle's contemporary stories of faith and romance are set in Australia and international locations.
Hi Narelle:) Our tree is up and the nativity is underneath but no presents. The boys just want to poke them and guess what is in them- so they do not go under until Christmas Eve. I have finished gift shopping- I do that over the course of the year as I find things; I hate last minute shopping! No baking yet- we have one more week of school, then I will start thinking about cooking!
Blessings:)
Hi Narelle! Have the Advent decorations up and children’s decorations. Tree may be up today. Also did some Christmas shopping for grandchildren and husband. Having a difficult time finding gifts for my three grown sons and my two daughter in laws. Plan to mail Christmas cards this week and do some baking. Merry Christmas and blessings.
Merry Christmas down under, Narelle! It will be fun seeing your Aussie traditions in December Sunday Editions.
My shopping is pretty much done. I’ve done some experimental Christmas baking, by which I mean I’ve tried some new (sugar free!) recipes that we liked so much I have to make them again…
No tree yet, and no decorations. Hmm. Guess it’s nearly time!
I’ve pretty much got my shopping done, which is earlier than a lot of years :-) It looks like we’re going away for Christmas, so we may not put up a tree at all. The other decorations are all up, so that’s enough for me :-)
Have a blessed Sunday Narelle!
I still have some shopping to do :) I love to give gifts!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
No Decorations on the Tree because there isn’t a tree.
No Christmas shopping of any kind.
No Christmas spirit.
I’ve been sick for 2 weeks and I’ll probably be sick at Christmas.
When I get sick, I really, really, am sick and it takes me weeks to get over what I have.
No Merry Christmas at my house for sure.
Hi Wemble, I’ve always hidden the ‘surprise’ gifts for my kids until Christmas Eve. It’s our last week of school, too. Our school year has gone by way too fast! I try to avoid last minute shopping. Blessings. :)
Hi Renate, I find it easier to buy gifts for kids than adults. My teens prefer gift cards. I have Christmas cards to send out this week, too. Merry Christmas and blessings. :)
Hi Valerie, We bought a new tree this year and put it up early. When my teens are enthusiastic about doing things, we roll with it! Sugar free baking recipes sound good! Our hot summer Christmas is different to your snowy Christmas. Merry Christmas! :)
Hi Margaret, Well done on finishing your Christmas shopping early! We were away for Christmas last year and didn’t put up our tree. It’s fun doing the Christmas decorating! :)
Hi Natalya, Enjoy your Christmas shopping and gift giving! Blessings. :)
Hi Janet, I’m so sorry to hear you’re unwell and I empathise. Praying you recover quickly. I’m struggling with weekly migraines which are quite debilitating. Take care. xo
Thank you very much for sharing, Narelle! And what a wonderful tradition of baking gingerbread cookies. And thank you so much for mentioning of Season of Miracles!
We’re about done shopping need to wrap and bake. Currently making flannel pjs for grandkids. Soft and fun!
Our kids and grandkids put up tree and decorated the day after thanksgiving. Blessing for sure
I need to wrap presents and send out my Christmas cards!
Hi Alexa, You’re very welcome. My husband and daughter have a couple of good gingerbread recipes. :)
Hi Diana, The flannel pjs sound lovely. Enjoy the wrapping and baking. :)
Hi Linda, me too! It’s Christmas Eve in 2 weeks and I’m not sure where this year has gone! :)