I’m officially Team Wait Until After Thanksgiving to Decorate.

(It’s fine if we aren’t cheering for the same squad.  I still like you.)

But I am also officially Team Plan Ahead Shop Ahead Buy Early because – well, mainly because I’m also a charter member of Team I Have A Lot Of Children And A Small Budget paired with my membership to Team I Like To Make Lists and Get Things Done.

Which means, if you’re keeping up, that although I never (and I do mean NEVER) decorate before Thanksgiving, I absolutely do plan Christmas before the turkey day trots along.  I buy presents when I find sweet deals or opportunity and I want to give you opportunity today to do the same.

My friend Beth creates wonderful art and clever cards and funny quotes over on her Etsy site – Vital Signs.

Do you remember her gorgeous Holy Week calendars I shared with you last spring?

You will love her Advent Cards for Christmas.

 

 

They’re beautiful and a daily simple reminder to focus on what is true and lovely and noble about the holiday season.

You can string them up – they come with twine and tiny clothespins.  Or you can set them on a wooden display block to show one card each day – you’ll find the options on Beth’s Etsy site.

 

 

Order your cards through Beth’s site.

Go ahead and order now so that you can have your cards ready when December 1 surprises you with its presence!

I’m thinking of stringing mine along the brick wall in my kitchen because wouldn’t that look lovely?  Except – I also can’t think how to do that since nails in brick is a basic no go.  Anyway, I’ll work on that and you guys work on ordering these advent cards from Beth.)

 

 

 

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