Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do or Do Without Advent Candy

One of the books that I really enjoy using at Christmas is the ADVENTure of Christmas by Lisa Whelchel. She writes about the meanings of various Christmas practices and symbols and ways to reclaim them for Jesus Christ, God's son.

Sunday evening, as Advent began, we read about Advent Wreaths. There was an activity called Advent Calendar of Kisses. The idea is to take a long piece of plastic wrap, fill it with a chocolate kiss for each day leading to Christmas, and tie ribbons between. A child's kiss is then exchanged for a candy kiss each day until Christmas. I thought that was sweet, but didn't have kisses or curling ribbon. Here's my Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, or Do Without version.

On Monday evening, we went to our small town's Christmas parade. As with all parades, the children came home with way too much candy. Hmmm...that takes care of the candy part.

We had some plastic wrap, but no curling ribbon. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without...what do I have? I had pieces of fabric that had been torn in small strips. I had a little thin gold cord that I bought at a yard sale years ago. My daughter had some leftover yarn. I had enough scraps for the project! Don't you just love making do with what you've got? It teaches our children resourcefulness.

A wonderful activity, memorable moments, homemade make do fun, the focus on what we have instead of what we don't have.

Got creativity?

Laura

Blessed with Resourcefulness

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May I suggest?

A Cozy Christ Centered Christmas 2012

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