This stunning photo of the graves at Arlington National Cemetery decorated with matching Christmas wreaths is so moving that we just had to share. Thank you to all of our soldiers, past, present, and future, that serve our country to preserve the freedoms we hold so dear. May peace be with your families this holiday.

Our Winter Eye Candy photo today is a warm and cozy cottage bedecked with red Christmas poinsettias everywhere! We love the poinsettia garland above the mantle, poinsettia garlands trimming the windows, and even the simple small potted poinsettia on the table as a centerpiece.

Usually the holidays are filled with good food, but food that is not necessarily good for you. I set out to find some seasonal dishes to satisfy my family’s sweet tooth without packing on the fat and excess calories. I was pleased with the recipes I found and hope you will be too. Here are 5 guilt-free holiday treat recipes.

Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from our families to yours!  The team at Home Ever After is taking a day off today to enjoy the reason for the season.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and remember to take time for yourself during this busy time.  Happy Holidays!
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Last Minute Christmas Cards and Free Downloads of A Christmas Carol
I found a cool Christmas card company that is offering great last-minute deals on Christmas cards and free Christmas downloads of a classic that everybody knows and loves!
Christmas is getting close (it’s only 5 days away) and if you’ve been procrastinating on getting your Christmas [...]

 
9 Tips that Make Holiday Party Prep Easy
Many people host holiday parties in their homes at this time of year, but there are often small details that get overlooked during the preparation.  This list of 9 tips for having a great holiday party (complete with shopping list) will help you remember these little things while [...]

Christmas Shopping List Planner and Budget Spreadsheet
Homemaker Barbi’s latest free organizational spreadsheet, the Christmas Shopping List Planner and Budget, is ready for you just in time for the hardcore holiday gift shopping to start!  Get your free printable copy or free download version below.  Using this spreadsheet every year allows me to complete my shopping [...]

The following is a guest post by my good friend Toni Anderson who blogs at The Happy Housewife. She is a home schooling mom to six (almost seven) children, a military spouse, and a frugal fanatic. After her family became debt free last year she started her blog in hopes to help others reach the [...]