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  It's always nice to come home to Christmas lights glowing, presents under the tree, stockings on the mantle, and a poinsettia on the table.  What might make it even better is if your house smells of apple cinnamon or rosemary and orange.  I am going to take some help today and share some sites and posts across the web which share the best ideas for making your home smell amazing!  Unexpectantly Domestic has 15 amazing ideas.  Clean Eating with Kids shares 10 Homemade Christmas Scents  Country Living shows 18 ways for a terrific smelling home  As well as Tase of Home  And Better Homes and Gardens  I hope you enjoy a beautifully festive-scented home this season! 

  There's usually SOME type of Christmas Office Party every year.  It might be formal at a fancy restaurant, informal at the office, or even virtual for those of us who work at home!  Here are some outfits for each of those situations.  Here is a list of 25 more Christmas Party looks for the office!  And what about those gifts you have to buy for the person you know but you don't really know?  $25 limit please?  (All prices as of 12/6/23, prices may change!)  Six pack of soy aromatherapy candles   $24.99 Three Bulb Vase Plant Terrarium $17.99 Touch Control Moon Lamp $19.99 Microwave Popcorn Popper $12.99 Add a bag of popcorn, perfect gift under $20 Vintage Coffee Mugs with lids and spoons (I want these!) $19.99 How about a coffee mug warmer  $15.99 and milk frother $5.98?  A charcurterie board for $15.47 and add some cheese and sausage?  A buffalo plaid throw for $14.54 with a set of fuzzy socks for $7.99?  Or do you do a...

 Today is all about Christmas movies!  We have our classics, our cult favorites, Hallmark Christmas movies, and so many more!  The Nativity Story  A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. A Charlie Brown Christmas This one is an Easter movie, but it was really good so go ahead and watch it anyway!                                                    The Blessing Bracelet  Dawn unearths a bracelet she made years earlier. She created it using four beads with the intention of using each one as a reminder to count the blessings in her life. As Dawn begins to focus on the good, her faith is renewed, and her life takes a positive turn. A Christmas Blessing   with Lori Loughlin  Mandy has to take a detour for an important business and family matter. Her lat...

  This has been my favorite post to write so far for blogmas!  I truly loved reading about how other countries celebrate my favorite holiday!  In Australia , Christmas comes in the summertime.  Much of what they do is similar to what we do here in the U.S.  Here are a few differences:  Some Australians decorate their houses with bunches of 'Christmas Bush', a native Australian tree with small green leaves and cream-colored flowers. In summer the flowers turn a deep shiny red over a period of weeks.  In each State capital city there is a large Carols by Candlelight service. These carol services, held in different cities, are broadcast on TV across Australia.  In some places, there are fireworks displays at the local park. Also, sometimes Santa will use kangaroos in the land down under!  Botswana is in the southern hemisphere, so Christmas comes during the summer there as well.  It is usually very hot.  On Christmas Day, many people ...

  It seems The Pioneer Woman has already done my job for me.  Here are the  50 Best DIY Christmas Cards!  Do you learn better by seeing than by reading?  Here is a YouTube video with 100 more ideas!  And never, ever forget to check Pinterest for your crafty needs!  You can also make FREE shareable or printable cards at Greetings Island.  (Some styles you do need a membership, but there are plenty of free options!)  I tried it out to see how it worked.  Here's my card - click here!  Do you make homemade Christmas cards?  Do you send them out at all?  I will be sending out some boxed cards this year. BUT, I liked making that card above so much that I will be sending some via email as well. 

  What are your favorite Christmas songs?  Full albums?  I like an eclectic mix!  If you are interested in listening to my playlist, you can find it for free on Spotify!   You can also search on Spotify for "a well-versed women Christmas"  I have a condensed list of the songs with accompanying YouTube videos below!  O Holy Night by Josh Groban  Silent Night by Gabby Barrett Mary, Did You Know by Clay Aiken  Little Drummer Boy - Johhny Cash Do You Hear What I Hear - Whitney Houston The First Noel - Lauren Daigle                                                          Winter Wonderland - Dolly and Kenny                                                    Go Tell it on t...

  Hello and welcome to Blogmas a few days early!  I will be posting every day through December 31st!  If you like posts about Christmas - please subscribe or bookmark to visit daily!  Today I wanted to talk about items for the entire family that are on a really great sale today!  (As of the day of posting, 11/28/23 - I do not know how long these prices will last!)  This season is NOT about gifts, but a lot of us do give them, so why not save some money?  NOW - on sale at the time of this posting:    For anyone:  Names of Jesus Ornament   64% off $2.49  (THIS IS MY PICK! Such a great deal and in several colors)  Faux Leather Undated Strauss Planner, Blue 65% off! $4.49  My 2nd pick!  74% off!  $10.49 (I may be ordering this one!)  Choose Love, Purse Style Bible Tote, Black, X-Large For the man in your life!                         ...