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Why I Still Choose to Decorate for the Holidays—Even Through the Chaos of Childhood (And Why I Almost Didn't)
Our perfect 12' Christmas tree - the one we'd cut ourselves and decorated as a family - came crashing down...but we put it back up anyway. Because a beautiful home becomes the backdrop to a beautiful childhood. Christmas decorations are less about the actual decorations or the Pinterest-worthy look of your home - they're about creating a setting for moments that matter. Here's why I still choose to decorate, even when the chaos of childhood catches up with us, and how you can


Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree: A Tradition Rooted in Adventure, Fresh Air, and Family Togetherness
In our house, the day after Thanksgiving means the annual trek out into the woods to cut the family Christmas tree. See how the Hearth & Wander family makes an outdoor tradition of finding, cutting, and taking home our perfectly imperfect pine, a beautiful start to the holiday season and an opportunity to create wholesome, old-fashioned, intentional joy around Christmas time. Read our story and then start your own family tradition...just don't forget the saw!


The Woodland Giving Tree: A Winter Tradition of Kindness
Early winter creates a kind of wonder that's hard to describe but easy to feel. Embrace the beauty of the season as you welcome in the holidays by giving the wintering animals and birds a Christmas tree of their own. Decorate your own woodland Giving Tree with these 7 animal-friendly edible ornaments and enjoy watching the wildlife savor their treats as you spend time outdoors as a family, learn about the animals that call your own woods home, and enjoy giving in this beautif


A New Fall Family Tradition: Pumpkin Patch Adventures
There’s something timeless about a pumpkin patch — wide open fields, crisp air, and laughter echoing through the corn maze. These autumn adventures aren’t just about pumpkins; they’re about presence. About muddy boots, warm cider, and making memories that root deep in our children’s hearts. Slow down, savor the season, and discover the beauty in a simple, joy-filled fall family tradition.


Stop and Smell the Cinnamon: Embracing Slow Living In Motherhood This Fall
This fall, embrace the beauty of slow living in motherhood. As the seasons change, trade hurry for harmony—find joy in cozy mornings, outdoor play, and peaceful family rhythms. Autumn invites mamas to pause, breathe, and nurture what matters most: faith, home, and the wonder of raising children in tune with nature’s slower pace.
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