Jump Start Your Joy

Category: Christmas

  • Redefining Abundance to Include The Things That Matter To Your Heart with host Paula Jenkins

    Redefining Abundance to Include The Things That Matter To Your Heart with host Paula Jenkins

    Throughout this holiday season, I’ve found myself reflecting on the true nature of “abundance.” It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot in entrepreneurial and business circles, and it strikes me that when it’s used, it often seems to be equated with having SO much of something that you…

  • Joyful Things Friday – A List of Things to Delight You

    Joyful Things Friday – A List of Things to Delight You

    Happy December! I’ve been mentally gathering a list of joyful and inspired things recently. Maybe you need a little inspiration? A dash of joy? A bit of mindful intentional happiness? Well, you my friend are at the right spot. I can’t get enough of Season 2 of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.…

  • How To Make an Easy DIY Mason Jar Candle

    Zoom and I made some mason jar candles last week. I’d seen these cute candles on Pinterest, and thought it would be perfect thing for a four year old to help make as gifts for the family. I love these because the salt looks a little like snow as the…

  • Toddler Art: Napkin Rings Made from Toilet Paper Rolls

    This last week Zoom and I had some time to tackle a craft project. I’d been saving* toilet paper rolls like a wild woman because there had been a bevvy of toilet paper roll creatures all over Pinterest, and then it hit me! Get out the finger paint and make…

  • Easy DIY Christmas Gift: Candles and Washi Tape

    On Sunday we were putting up Christmas decorations. I’d come across a candle that I bought over the summer, and that was sitting in the hutch. It was looking a little worse for wear, and it didn’t seem that festive: Add to it the fact that the scent is called…

  • Ugly Christmas Sweater Round-up 2012

    Ugly Christmas Sweaters are a favorite topic here at Welcoming Spirit during the Holiday Season. Four years ago, I wrote a “How to Make an Ugly Christmas Sweater” post that continues to be the most visited story on this blog. To honor the tradition of ugly sweaters this year, here’s…

  • Christmas Table and Placesetting Decoration Ideas

    Last weekend I was in Missouri and had the pleasure of doing some window shopping. What with our new house, we’re a little tapped for funds at the moment, but there were so many pretty ideas, that I’m sure I can DIY my way into a unique Christmas table this…

  • December 15: Homemade and Inexpensive Toys for a 1 Year Old

    Day 15: Inspire creativity at home for young minds I’m inspired today by Jenna’s post over at That Wife about some of the toddler toys and activities she’s created for her son. Many are things that are easy to piece together around your home, or to buy and make. I think…

  • December 13: Free Owl Printable 2012 Calendar From My Owl Barn

    Day 13: Cute calendar to keep and share The blog My Owl Barn has an adorable Free Owl Printable 2012 calendar posted. You can choose from 45 different images to go with each month and customize it for yourself. What a lovely and generous free printable!! If you are creative,…