Timmerie is here to save your Advent and Christmas with some super thoughtful (and Catholic!) gift ideas for kids. Plus, she throws in some hilarious mom moments and practical tips to make the season special for your family.
The Great Rain Swim Adventure 🌧️
Timmerie wanted to tell you about a funny mom story: her little girls decided a rainy, chilly 50-degree day in SoCal was perfect for a swim: in bathing suits! Spoiler: they didn’t quite pull it off, but it set the stage for her joyful family experience leading into Advent.
Top Gift Recommendations for Advent & Christmas 🎁✨
💡 Shining Light Dolls:
Favorites:
St. Nicholas chocolate gold coins 🍫💛 (perfect for Dec 6th traditions!).
Sturdy kid-friendly Nativity wood set 🎄👶.
Saints-themed reusable sticker books 🖼️🙌.
Bonus: The St. George wood set (dragon included!) is a nephew-approved hit! 🐉🐴
📚 Books for the Christmas Season:
The Wise Men Who Found Christmas: great story and stunning illustrations.
A Child’s Christmas Counting Book & A Child’s Christmas ABCs: simple stories with jaw-dropping art kids will love.
My True Love Gave to Me: explains the Catholic meaning behind “The 12 Days of Christmas” 🎶✨.
The Mass Toddler Missal: sturdy, interactive, and perfect for wiggly toddlers learning to sit through Mass. 🙏📖
🌟 Advent Traditions:
Advent calendars 🗓️: kids love opening those tiny doors (but prepare for sibling rivalry!).
Feast day celebrations:
St. Nicholas’ Day (Dec 6): Fill shoes or socks with treats and small gifts. 🎁👞
St. Lucy’s Day (Dec 13): Add a fun, festive touch with candles and dress-up! 🕯️👗
For the Grown-Ups Who Love to Celebrate:
Check out Catholic All Year by Kendrick Tierney for liturgical living ideas: recipes, party themes, and feast-day fun! 🍰🎉
Why This Matters:
Timmerie reminds us that these traditions do more than fill stockings: they teach kids about our faith, connect us to the Church calendar, and create cherished family memories. It’s a chance to evangelize in the most joyful way. 🙌
So, whether you’re a parent, godparent, or grandparent, these ideas are golden! 🌟Happy Advent planning, friends! 🎄
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