Author Archives: ohamanda

Thankful for You!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by ohamanda

In preparation for Thanksgiving, our family has been writing what we’re thankful for on colorful leaf doilies. The kids love sitting around the table and thinking up all kinds of things–bugs, toes, teeth and stuffed animals. Earlier this week I … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Advent Calendar

Posted on November 19, 2012 by ohamanda

I know it’s the week of Thanksgiving but it’s all Christmas carols and gift secrets in our house this week. I decided to get a head start on our Truth in the Tinsel activities by making an advent calendar from … Continue reading →

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True Love Was Born in a Stable {Red Letter Words Giveaway}

Posted on November 16, 2012 by ohamanda

One of my favorite things about Truth in the Tinsel is that it puts God’s Word as the focus in your home. Every single day you’re reading God’s Word. Every single day you’re talking about God’s Word. Every single day … Continue reading →

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It’s here!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by ohamanda

One of the most fun parts of being behind the scenes of Truth in the Tinsel is seeing how everyone uses the ebook. Of course, there are people like you and me who are simply doing the book as written … Continue reading →

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Elf on the Shelf Alternatives

Posted on November 9, 2012 by ohamanda

I know people love the Elf on the Shelf. It’s a magical little tradition that gets kids ready for Christmas and apparently, controls their behavior. (It does sound magical, doesn’t it?!) For those who don’t want to incorporate Santa and … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ohamanda

It’s true! Truth in the Tinsel is now available in Spanish! Yipppeee! I’m so excited about this. My friend, Edurne translated the whole book for her friends last year and now she’s helped us make it available for everyone! If … Continue reading →

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Seven Tips to Teach Kids God’s Word {Especially If You Aren’t Familiar With the Bible Yourself}

Posted on October 31, 2012 by ohamanda

Hi Amanda! I just ordered this to do with my own children, but got to thinking…My only hurdle may be trying to tell the Bible Scriptures in a way that they would understand. Do you have any helpful tips on … Continue reading →

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Printable Ornaments!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by ohamanda

After Christmas last year, I started brainstorming about Truth in the Tinsel 2012. Should we add more to it? Do something different? I was talking to my friend Vanessa, from Silly Eagle Books about some ideas I had. She said, … Continue reading →

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Make it a Big Deal!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by ohamanda

Christmas seems bigger every year. Bigger presents. Bigger parties. Bigger trees. Bigger decorations. Sometimes I just want to hide from it. I want to give gifts only to Jesus. I want to have a simple Christmas. I want to make … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Light!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by ohamanda

My favorite part of reading the entire Christmas story with Truth in the Tinsel is discovering the “light” imagery and descriptions. Jesus is the Light of the world!

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