Tree cutting won’t be the same without the boys
Our oldest son is in his second year of college, and to complicate matters even more, he’s going to head to basic training for the Army and the Wyoming Guard in January. We [...]
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Our tree might be much smaller this year
My whole family loves to go outside. Even when it’s snowy and cold, we love the outdoors. Granted, I don’t think any of us like the snow, cold and wind when we have to be [...]
This year, the boys can carry our Christmas tree
Cutting your own Christmas tree is an excellent tradition, and this year, it’s an even better idea than usual. With all the weirdness of COVID, it’s another excuse to get [...]
Christmas season starts with cutting a tree
I wasn’t sure if our tradition of going out into the woods to cut our own Christmas tree would survive the kids’ teen years, because you can’t take an Xbox on a hike in [...]
Don’t pick a Christmas tree that’s too big for you
Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great excuse to get outside, it’s a wonderful family experience, and it’s by far the cheapest option for getting a tree, unless you [...]
Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great tradition
My family hasn’t yet settled on a definite tradition for the Christmas tree yet. We’ve bought them at tree lots, where all the trees are bushy and perfectly Christmas [...]
My favorite Christmas tradition is hunting for the tree
I have no idea how the whole Christmas tree tradition started. I’m sure there’s an explanation out there on the Internet, but with my luck, I’d find a site with a [...]