December Advent!

I missed a lot of my prep time for December with being sick, so I'm going to have to jump right in!

Advent Devotional! Along with decorations, I've pulled out the book we used last year for devotions with the kids. Getting Ready for Christmas is a daily advent prayer & activity book for the family. We loved it together last year, and we're doing it again this year.

I had planned to put together an advent activity calendar for my kids this year. But alas, all my good intentions didn't produce a thing! It is times like this when I'm grateful for other blogs (hey look I added a bonus thanksgiving to this post)!!

The Crafty Crow has a wonderful December Book & Activity Advent again this year. The link lists the general idea and the books being used. Daily posts give you ideas, added links, crafts and more.

If you'd still like to make your own advent this year (or next) here are some ideas:
Advent Round Up @ The Crafty Crow Lots of ideas all in one place!
Advent Calendar @ Chasing Cherrios A very cute magnetic calendar to hold your daily activities.
Countdown to Christmas Has recipes and activities for each day.
Celebrate Advent Focus on the Families advent for the family, including scripture reading.

What wonderful things are you doing with the kids to celebrate Advent?