Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I have pulled out my Christmas scented candles and wax melts, our tree is up and decorated, most of the gifts are bought and wrapped, the wreath is on the door... This year I'm hoping to make some Christmas cloth napkins out of fabric I found last summer during garage sale season... Here are some ideas for celebrating Christmas a little more naturally:
1. buy a real tree.
Fake trees are pretty, but just wait til the smell of a real tree fills your house! It is the best smell of the season at our house. Since hubby & I have been married and on our own we have always bought a real tree. There are many places you can get one: Boy Scouts, a local tree farm, even some grocery stores sell them out front here in the mid-west! You can find trees for $20, sometimes even less.
2. make your own ornaments and decorations.
Get your kiddos involved decorating salt dough ornaments or enjoy cutting out shapes and baking in cinnamon dough. Cut out paper snowflakes to hang in front of the window or make outdoor decorations for the birds to enjoy too!
3. encourage your children to make homemade gifts.
From crocheting scarves, to making up brownie mixes in jars to give to extended family members, to DIY Gold Leaf Notebooks... if you are a Pinterest junkie, finding DIY gifts won't be hard!
4. bake cookies!
Here are some healthier options for the holidays: Organic Coconut Flour Cut Out Cookie Recipe. Here is a grain free, gluten free, paleo recipe Slice & Bake or Cut Out Cookies.
MERRY CHRISTMAS a little early!
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