Pioneer Woman at Heart

I now have 8 of the inexpensive items for 3 sets of Advent Calendars.  For those who do this, do you include Christmas Day?  Or just December 1-24th?  I think I am going to do the traditional 24 days. These are photos from different stores/shops/boutiques we came across over the last two/three months.  There were so many Christmas shopping options available. I bought myself this absolutely cute "crochet" Christmas tree ornament. I love it! Even my husband thought it was cute. I purchased this cutie at a thrift store. It's actually a cookie jar, but I'll be using it for decoration most likely. I just love the bright blue color on it. Yes, my husband loves it too, and he rarely gets excited about Christmas. I take that back. The first year after Mom passed, he was all fired up on Christmas spirit, and that particular year I wanted nothing to do with it. I had to laugh at the fact it was carrying a suitcase, and I never noticed it until we got home. A sign to ...

From: Treasures fo r the Chris tmas Tree 101 Festive Ornaments to Make and Enjoy by Carol Taylor I had to share this.  We grew ok ra one year, and no one really liked the slim e it produced when sliced.  It's gre at f rie d, but if you have any you have dried up, and are looking for frugal orname nt options, this is a f un one.