tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post8751740024254926245..comments2024-03-28T06:41:43.688-05:00Comments on Harvest Lane Cottage: Something to Think About... Christmas PreparationsMrs. Laura Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-67795274858120369782014-10-23T13:21:37.995-05:002014-10-23T13:21:37.995-05:00I'll go look at your post, Heather. Thanks fo...I'll go look at your post, Heather. Thanks for talking back!<br /><br /><br />Blessings to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,<br /><br />Laura Lane<br />Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-14979322696466666812014-10-22T18:36:38.188-05:002014-10-22T18:36:38.188-05:00Our family celebrates Christmas by participating i...Our family celebrates Christmas by participating in the Advent Conspiracy (charitable gift-giving). You can read about how we do it in my post called "Christmas In July". It's so nice to see such an effort to keep Christmas not only simple, but in its proper perspective. Thanks so much!Heather @ My Overflowing Cuphttp://www.myoverflowingcup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-48012008738861822662014-10-21T08:23:56.823-05:002014-10-21T08:23:56.823-05:00Dear Terri,
It sounds as though your family is on ...Dear Terri,<br />It sounds as though your family is on the right path to enjoying the best of the season. It's a time to draw closer to each other and to God.<br /><br />Blessings to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,<br /><br />Laura Lane<br />Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-23493568800408454452014-10-20T06:00:37.480-05:002014-10-20T06:00:37.480-05:00Christmas can be such commercial time and we reall...Christmas can be such commercial time and we really want our children to understand that Christmas is about Jesus and not about us. We do presents (because I really love giving) but they are usually useful things or educational. It is a great time for us as a family and we all get together to celebrate Jesus' birth. Thank you for the encouragement to think differently about Christmas, and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-38416917692636288452014-10-11T16:35:49.486-05:002014-10-11T16:35:49.486-05:00You're right, Tanya. Happy blessings!You're right, Tanya. Happy blessings!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-56933539994693637622014-10-06T17:46:44.652-05:002014-10-06T17:46:44.652-05:00LB, I agree with you. I think your idea is great....LB, I agree with you. I think your idea is great.<br />Blessings,<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-36373688261313442312014-10-06T08:55:04.334-05:002014-10-06T08:55:04.334-05:00Holidays and holiday celebrations are somewhat of ...Holidays and holiday celebrations are somewhat of a struggle for us, as we view them largely as commercialized. Nonetheless, we enjoy spending time with family or other loved ones. I also enjoy small gift giving pleasures. This year, I've decided to make handmade crocheted socks for each of my siblings. Depending on time and other factors, I also may crochet something for each child (Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699129732330725181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-79407645727076143372014-10-05T00:38:44.718-05:002014-10-05T00:38:44.718-05:00It's fun to plan festivals ahead. Increases th...It's fun to plan festivals ahead. Increases the fun manifolds.<br /><br />I am a co-host for Wake-Up Wednesday Linky Party and would like to thank you for partying with us.<br /><br />-Tanya<br />http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/Tanya Anuraghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202698268407882316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-3567842286087930432011-10-31T03:41:33.764-05:002011-10-31T03:41:33.764-05:00Hello Laura,
Thank you for your lovely comment on...Hello Laura,<br /><br />Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! I finally managed to pop over and visit you! :)<br /><br />I prepare for Christmas early too, it's far more peaceful that way and everyone is more relaxed. We keep things simple too. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-91803088300344188062011-10-27T15:39:39.097-05:002011-10-27T15:39:39.097-05:00Jason and I were just discussing how the focus on ...Jason and I were just discussing how the focus on Jesus keeps getting lost somewhere along the way, no matter how hard you try. I'm going to take your advice and start getting stuff down on paper now too! Thanks for the reminder!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />TammyTammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15357964198971943168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-11812998550300002382011-10-27T15:00:26.908-05:002011-10-27T15:00:26.908-05:00I cannot wait until Christmas because my ABE is co...I cannot wait until Christmas because my ABE is coming home, it will be soooo wonderful! That is really all that matters, having him home, of course, I know he is expecting me to cook all his favorites....;)Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-26327626964776116232011-10-27T12:53:17.897-05:002011-10-27T12:53:17.897-05:00I like to have my cards done in Nov and we decorat...I like to have my cards done in Nov and we decorate the house the weekend after Thanksgiving. That way we have all of Dec to bake, craft, and enjoy our holiday.the Mcclanahan 7https://www.blogger.com/profile/12707489998292046221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4659572515687798778.post-1148375483550485102011-10-27T11:28:01.422-05:002011-10-27T11:28:01.422-05:00We decided to only do gifts for the small children...We decided to only do gifts for the small children in the family this year. I have a few gifts to make, but know exactly what I will be doing. Mostly, my husband and I are excited to put up the fresh Christmas tree and make some treats. It's amazing how much less stress there is when you don't have to fret about being stuck in crowds of people! (The only family member in this house to getAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05275909775932657243noreply@blogger.com