There are only 183 days left until Christmas… and even LESS until the start of the holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year is on its way, so I think this calls for a mini holiday celebration today — don’t you? I’ve put together four festive tips to get you in the spirit!

WATCH: National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” (1989) – Enjoy a few laughs with the Griswold family by popping in this classic DVD.

LISTEN: It’s still summertime, so who better to serenade you with carols other than The Beach Boys? You can purchase the album on Amazon or get a digitally copy on iTunes.

EAT: Beat the heat with this holiday treat! Midwest Living provides the recipe for this cute Snowman Sundae, check it out here!

DRINK: What do you get when you combine a tropical summer flavor with a traditional Christmas drink? Flour On My Face’s “Candy Cane White Coconut Hot Cocoa”! Get the recipe by clicking here.

Stay merry!

Spring is ending and we’re on our way to summer… just 199 sleeps till Christmas!

During the spring and summer, it’s a perfect time to catch sales as they come and start shopping…  and of course it’s always a good time for Christmas music.

This is the best time of year to make donations.  Of course, your donations are welcome any time of year, but by agreeing to sponsor a family now, or donating a cause for Christmas now will be one thing you don’t have to think about in the fall and you won’t have to worry about it disturbing your Christmas budget.  In addition to sponsoring or buying Toys for Tots, help is always needed at your local animal shelter; and organizations like Trees for Troops / The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation need help year-round.

Delivering the spirit of Christmas to military families – one Christmas tree at a time.

Trees for Troops counts on donations from the public to make this program succeed, and our fundraising drive for Trees for Troops 2013 has already begun. You can support Trees for Troops through your tax-deductible donation or by becoming a sponsor. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Your tax-deductible charitable contribution will help those in service to their country and their families receive a Real Christmas Tree and keep the spirit of a traditional Christmas celebration alive.

Throughout the year, I receive post-cards and newsletters from various churches in my area.  I know that God is everywhere, and it doesn’t matter which church I worship in, so I am always open to visit new houses of the Lord.  If you have been thinking about a new church, an additional church or want to return to church, this is a good time to check them out, meet the other members and find out how they celebrate the season.   One church in our area sets up a nativity and does story time with the children; they even have a Christmas Vacation Bible school.  Going to what I said above, this would also be a good time to make your holiday contribution to the church.

No matter how early, you can always be in The Christmas Spirit

Don’t forget July is just 21 days away + 46 ’til Christmas in July… please share your recipes, crafts, decorating ideas and lots of photos as we enter the Christmas season, the most wonderful time of the year.  Please join our CHRISTMAS IN JULY event on Facebook.

Thank you for following me and be sure to check out my new boards and hundreds of great photos on Pinterest… we’ve been listening to Christmas music and pinning away!

Stay safe & stay merry!

‘Tis the season!   It’s finally here!

We need a little Christmas, right this very minute!  Follow me on Twitter @LollyChristmas  & Tumblr, and “LIKE” me on Facebook to help me celebrate the most wonderful time of the year all month long.  I’ll be sharing my favorite holiday songs, photos, tips and lots more.  Keep checking back at the website for holiday fashion fun and recipes.

Oh, and I’m totally on Pinterest too!
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