Category Archives: christmas

Christmas Music Resources: Traditional + New Songs

Posted on December 19, 2025 by treeoflifemama

One of my favorite things about Christmas is the music! It is just the sublimest of all. So today I’m sharing my favorite resources for Christmas music, which includes old and new songs. Let’s start with the basics. First is … Continue reading →

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My Awesome Christmas Picture Book List With Easiest Ever Picture Book Advent Idea

Posted on December 3, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s Christmas picture book time!!!! I’m so excited!!! Here are just some of the books I’ve collected through the decades of being a mom, picture book lover, and Christmas fan. Most of these books I found at thrift stores. Some … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the Best Christmas Family Movie Ever! PLUS Bonus Material

Posted on December 5, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Last Saturday we went as a three-generation family to see the above movie. Grandpa, Grandma, my husband, three of my children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Everyone loved it! It was the perfect way to spend the Saturday … Continue reading →

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2024 Picture Book Advent: The Sparkle Box, to Inspire a Simple New Family Tradition!

Posted on December 4, 2024 by treeoflifemama

The picture book I’m sharing today can inspire a new Christmas family tradition. I hope it does! It is by Jill Hardie and illustrated by Christine Kornacki. This book tells the story of a boy named Sam. He notices a … Continue reading →

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Out of the Best Books: What We’re Reading for January 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  I’m reading the above for my Hero Project class that I’m mentoring, a repeat of 6 years ago. It’s about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, definitely a hero of mine! Elder Christofferson quoted him in General Conference.      Bugsy, age 10, … Continue reading →

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Best Picture Book to Read in January!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  It occurred to me, after reading this book aloud to my children a few weeks ago, why this is the best picture book to read in January. It can inspire you and your family to create your own giving … Continue reading →

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Best Chapter Book to Read and Movie to Watch in January!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by treeoflifemama

I know this is a Christmas book/movie, but it should really be read and watched in January. That way, you won’t forget about it, like you might do if you read the book in December and then the hustle and … Continue reading →

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