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New Christmas Tradition I’ll Be Doing Every Year From Now On

Posted on December 26, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Even though my oldest is 32, I’m still evolving our Christmas traditions in my family of 7 children, 3 children-in-law, and four grandchildren. Here’s one I tried out yesterday that went well, which I’m going to keep and do next … Continue reading →

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12/19/25 #frugalfriday: Thrifting for Gifting #3

Posted on December 19, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Let’s talk more about thrifting for gifting! It’s Frugal Friday! You have less than a week left for Christmas shopping. If you still have some shopping to do, I encourage you to check out your local thrift stores. You can … Continue reading →

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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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12/12/25 Frugal Friday: Thrifting for Gifting #2

Posted on December 12, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s late, after 9 PM on a Friday, but I don’t want to let Friday pass without sharing again about thrifting for gifting with a #frugalfriday tag. I don’t have many days left to share about thrifting gifts for Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Our December 2025 Morning Basket

Posted on December 8, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I haven’t blogged about what’s in my Morning Basket in a while. Morning Basket time is when I share what is good, true and beautiful with my son who is the last one left in my homeschooling nest. The Advent … Continue reading →

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12/5/25 Frugal Friday: Thrifting for Christmas/November 2025 Thrift Hauls

Posted on December 5, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I didn’t do much thrifting in October. Just on my trip to Maine which I shared last month. I made up for it in November though! Above is my first haul for the month. I got to go with my … Continue reading →

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12/04/25 Thrifting Thursday: Thrifting for Gifting #1, Themed Book Baskets!

Posted on December 4, 2025 by treeoflifemama

‘Tis the season for gift planning and shopping! Christmas is three weeks from today! Have you ever thought of giving Christmas gifts from things you find at a thrift store? If not, I’m here to tell you to do it! … Continue reading →

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My Merry Christmas Mother’s Curriculum 2025

Posted on December 3, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s December! For me that means taking a break from my regularly scheduled everyday fare of books, audiobooks and podcasts (I’m currently listening to Travels With George and The Mayflower, both by Nathaniel Philbrick and Salt Sugar Fat by Michael … 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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2025 Black Friday Deals for Crunchy Moms

Posted on November 29, 2025 by treeoflifemama

First, check out these items from Bosch, including the mixer above that now comes with a stainless steel bowl instead of plastic! Get $120 off the mixer with the code KOP, from Kelly the Kitchen Kop. Go here to see … Continue reading →

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