It is finally December!   I believe it is safe to now say that the official holiday countdown is underway…At Giggle, we are preparing so far in advance of the season that it is sometimes hard for us to realize that for most, Christmas isn’t in full swing until the calendar reads Dec. 1!  Well, here we go…decorating, shopping, cooking, eating, light gazing, celebrating and gathering together.  We hope you enjoy it all!  Why not get your family excited about the countdown with an advent?  Whether you choose to create an advent gift calendar or just a simple representation of the days leading to Christmas Eve., an advent is a sure way to have fun watching the days go by with much anticipation!  In Sarah’s home and mine, it is hard to find a holiday without a countdown advent hanging on one of our magnet boards.  Simple to do, you can create one for your own holiday enjoyment and display it where ever it works for you.  Try attaching tags with glittered number stickers to a large piece of felt or wrapping paper and place it in an old frame, burlap always looks nice and simple, and you could even try hanging cute tags from a chandelier or banister rail–anything to display this holiday tradition that is magical to kids and adults alike!

 Have a wonderful December!!