I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then). I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
The 2017 Carrots Christmas Gift Guide (with Discount Codes)!
I usually don't even leave the couch on Black Friday. But this year we had brunch plans with my brother and his fiancee. So we brunched and we brunched well. But fighting the crowds for deals is the last thing I want to do between slices of leftover pie. So want to join me in finding some great deals from the couch? Great! I've collected coupon codes when possible well as some pretty great … [Read more...]
Gifts for Your Child’s Imagination (That Don’t Take Up Space on the Shelf)
This post is sponsored by Around the World Stories. It's that time of year when everyone seems to be starting (or finishing, if you're really ahead of the game!) getting gifts for their kids. This year we won't be traveling to have Christmas with family so we're trying to decide how to set up our gift giving. We're planning to give some of our gifts to the kids on St. Nicholas Day … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Hallowtide and Beyond
It feels like November is always a whirlwind, but this year it's been crazier than usual with my book edits due back at Thanksgiving (eek!). Life has been so full, but full of good things. I can't believe I keep failing to post weekly TWMs. My last one was almost a month ago! #worstblogger We had a great Hallowtide. We continued our tradition of trick or treating with my best friend from … [Read more...]
Free Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Sets Just for You!
So remember when I shared about how I'm sorely tempted to just SKIP RIGHT TO CHRISTMAS instead of savoring the season and preparing for Advent? Well, apparently I wasn't alone. Many of you told me you're in the same boat in this dumpster fire of a year. But I think we can do this, y'all. I think we can slow down, prepare our hearts, and have that joyful hope of Advent before rushing into … [Read more...]
Friday Fashion Frivolity: Better Late Than Never (And Anne Shirley)
Every so often, we chat fashion at Carrots. I hope it feels like going shopping with a friend, but not having to try on jeans….or leave your couch. Y'all, it's 10:30pm on a Friday night and I am just BARELY squeaking in the FFF before the clock strikes midnight. This post contains affiliate links. Cool weather is here! (No, not COLD weather--although our first day of 50 degree weather my … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Liturgical Stickler Who Wants to Skip Advent This Year {And Advent Candle Giveaway}
This post is sponsored by Toadily Handmade Beeswax Candles. My name is Haley ("Hi, Haley") and I am an insufferable liturgical year stickler. I have spent the last 10 years doing Advent PROPERLY and not jumping the gun on Christmas until the actual season of Christmas. I have Advent playlists so we don’t start listening to Christmas music until the actual season. We save all the Christmas … [Read more...]
