No secret us here at the McMahan house have become highly focus on where our money is going in the past year (I even write another blog about money to keep track of everything)...you know - we've become that awkward couple that "can't go out to dinner" or have to bail on certain things because we're really tyring to be that conscientious of it (sorry if it's you we've in fact put in an awkward situation).
But so far - over all - I have found true joy in this season of our life and it's been exciting to see how God has been working in our hearts regarding money. Don't get me wrong, we have by no means been perfect (or even close at times) to managing this as it matches up with the desires of our hearts, but we're in pursuit...and thank you Lord for grace. :)
I will confess I have found myself blatantly coveting some things when I engage in the good ole fashioned "compare game", but, again (thank you Lord for grace), He pulls me back.
Now.
Christmas time.
(prepare yourself for the GASP) - last year I didn't decorate. Not one thing. (Go ahead and gasp).
I'm sure I wrote a blog about why, but this year I'm ready. SOOO ready.
After seeing how excited Lincoln got over his birthday, I can't WAIT to start decorating (like explosion decorating - pillows, sheets, christmas junk galore) and explain to him every little detail of Christmas, seeing him get excited every day and explode with glee on The Day.
So while I have a collection of stuff in the attic, I don't have enough to go all out - which is precisely what I plan on doing (except for the yard - no high electric bill please).
So I want to hear what you do to make your home feel special at Christmas! Traditions with your kids? And most importantly - where is the best place to get fantastic deals on decorations???
(If I can't stay in our crazy budget, I might use what I have this year and use some Christmas money after the holidays to hit up the mega sales.)
I wanna hear from you on this please!!!!!
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Not sure if y'all have Garden Ridge in your area, but I totally redid all of our Christmas decorations a couple of years ago and got it all there at 70% off a few weeks before Christmas. Score! Oh, and we have a Pottery Barn Outlet here so if you see anything in their catalog that you like we'll probably get it WAY cheap here in the next few weeks and I can keep an eye out for you and bring it to the Fort at Christmas!
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