I was just going to send wishes that you will be successful but I have a feeling Jesus is just waiting for you and He won’t let anything get in your way ❤❤❤
We always made advent a time of focus on Jesus. This 5 minute tradition kept peace in our lives. Just before bedtime we turned on the tree lights and turned off the other lights. We lit the candle(s) on the advent wreath. We read a short devotion. We sang an advent song and prayed. Opened the window on the advent calendar. Then one of the kids got to use the candle sniffer to put out the candles. Literally - 5 minutes of wonder and joy. Bonus if they’re all in their jammies.
Diana, did you know that you can ask them to make your drink at "drinking temperature" or "kid temperature" (warm instead of hot) when you order? It is just a little cooler that the super hot they usually make! Totally worth it :)
@DianaKokku I should probably clarify that "drinking temp" is cooler than regular temp but still hot. "Kid temp" is warmer than tepid but not much! Kid temp you could hand to your oldest and she could drink right away without burning her mouth but probably cooler than what you would want as an adult.
Thank you for the gift, Diana! ❤ Listening to tips from you and Dawn, I started reading the “Jesus is Calling at Christmas” daily devotional, putting out snacks for our delivery people, and donating blood with my husband during the season and those small things have brought me so much more joy and reconnect with the true meaning of the season. Thank you! 🙏
A few yrs ago, Hubby & I were feeling overwhelmed with the amount of money we were spending at Christmas & decided to set up boundaries. Now, only kids college age & under get cash & adults, we just enjoy time with them. Now, it is spilling over into other family members & everyone can save money. 😊
I love how God speaks to me through your words. You said to “protect” your quiet or rest time. Ps. Sometimes I protect it so much I get irritated at my family when they interrupt it, 🤦🏻♀️😏. But seriously, nothing is more important and cherished than our time with Jesus, and I need all the help and reminding and encouragement going into this busy season. TY ❤
I ordered the planner. I’m excited to start using it 2025. I love how all your videos are so real. Who cares that you spilled your cup of coffee, that’s real life and it happens. So many You Tubers I feel put on this “act” to have the perfect you tube video. Maybe I am just bias bc I met you in real life. But you are still one of my favorites.
That's a crime against coffee right there! (I'm so sorry you spilled your coffee!) I have adult children now and no grand babies. So Christmas for us is not hectic! We've agreed on 3 gifts per person (and a $100 budget for each person). My d-i-l makes the main dish for Christmas and we've greatly simplified the menu! I also use Chinet paper plates (no dishes to wash!) After we eat and open gifts, there's family games at the kitchen table! Oh...we celebrate on Dec 24, so church is Christmas morning!
I did your Christmas planner last year and I'm so excited to get started with the new planner. Thank you so much for the work you have been pouring into this :) We will have another baby coming around Christmas, so I am super intentional this year, to get a head start.
Thank you for the planner! Even been considering broaching the gift exchange topic to our family. As it is, everyone exchanges (large family!). I think it will take pressure off everyone. ❤
I know that one gift exchange white elephant that a family and friend gathering we know of has been changed to just a nice potluck dinner where everyone brings something to eat and there is not gift exchange this year. Budgets are being busted by gasoline costs and food costs so creative family and friend time will have to happen. We are limiting our time in crowded stores -- planning just grocery trips in December since crowds stress all of us out in our family -- probably our child the most.
Thank you for your helping us do Christmas well. This will be my 3rd year using this guide- helps to keep us focus and keep Jesus the center inside of the todo list. Our staff party is now in Jan. So lovely and so much more enjoyable. One side of the family does no gifts all, another we do a $15-20 gift exchange - so fun and on my husband’s side we do gifts for the kids. So many options for our family gatherings. Merry Christmas! ❤💚
Thank you for this, Diana! When I confirm the subscription though, it takes me to a page that says, "oops...looks like this page went missing." I would love to download this planner. Thanks for your help!
I loved scrolling through the planner this morning when I saw it in my InBox. I loved hearing you talk about it just now even more. I didn’t use/do it last year but this year I plan to!! PS I do feel like you’re my “good friend”! So I will share my “health hack” 😉I too love the new pecan syrup but I order my latte with just one pump of it and it’s still plenty sweet & completely delicious and I get it with nonfat milk (most oatmilks have seed oils 🙄) Thank you for blessing us with your warm upbeat REAL personality and your wisdom and prayers!!
Hi Danielle! Heidi is a friend from here in MN and I think this is a good one: heidileeandersonministries.com/christmas/p/countdown-to-christmas-family-devotional
We have absolutely loved “Jotham’s Journey”! There are 4-5 in the series. You start the first day of advent (I recommend beginning early in case you miss a day…or several) and it leads beautifully up to the true meaning of Christmas. They’re wonderful. They are on the intense side at times (adventure) but we began them when our oldest was about 10 and our youngest was 6/7.
My hubs family only cares about the gifts. Every year, they do a name draw, and no matter what I say, they throw my name in. It stresses me out every year. And the item I end up with always gets thrown out or given away. They don't know me at all after 14 years. I would rather not join in and just try to enjoy my time with them. It doesn't feel genuine to me, just everyone going through the motions.
I know that's probably frustrating. Could you request edible items you enjoy or give consumable gifts or a gift card for time with the person you have been drawn for? For some giving and gifts is their love language, not because stuff is more important than people but because gift giving/receiving makes them feel thought of and is a connection point.
Also, rereading your message I want to say how upsetting that must be that your request to not be included is being ignored. Gift giving shouldn't be a requirement.
We are not in any gift drawings and I don’t regret it for one minute keep telling them if they put you in tell them I’m sorry but I don’t have space in my budget for any extras
You and Dawn have the exact same LAUGH! So cute. 😀😀
Less shopping/decorating, more quiet time with Jesus. That's my plan.
Beautiful!! ❤
That is my goal too. ❤
Amen to that! 🙏🙌
I was just going to send wishes that you will be successful but I have a feeling Jesus is just waiting for you and He won’t let anything get in your way ❤❤❤
Next time, ask for one ice cube in your hot drink! It also works for a hot bowl of soup!
We always made advent a time of focus on Jesus. This 5 minute tradition kept peace in our lives. Just before bedtime we turned on the tree lights and turned off the other lights. We lit the candle(s) on the advent wreath. We read a short devotion. We sang an advent song and prayed. Opened the window on the advent calendar. Then one of the kids got to use the candle sniffer to put out the candles. Literally - 5 minutes of wonder and joy. Bonus if they’re all in their jammies.
Sorry you spilt your coffee Diane! ☕ Thanks for the helpful video. It's currently snowing here in Nottingham, England 🌨️ ☃️😊
Love your realness 🙏🙏
Diana, did you know that you can ask them to make your drink at "drinking temperature" or "kid temperature" (warm instead of hot) when you order? It is just a little cooler that the super hot they usually make! Totally worth it :)
Thanks for the great tip!! I’ll try that 💛
@DianaKokku I should probably clarify that "drinking temp" is cooler than regular temp but still hot. "Kid temp" is warmer than tepid but not much! Kid temp you could hand to your oldest and she could drink right away without burning her mouth but probably cooler than what you would want as an adult.
Thank you for the gift, Diana! ❤ Listening to tips from you and Dawn, I started reading the “Jesus is Calling at Christmas” daily devotional, putting out snacks for our delivery people, and donating blood with my husband during the season and those small things have brought me so much more joy and reconnect with the true meaning of the season. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you ❤
I love you and Dawn you both are happy and add a blessing to my day. Your eyes just shine with the color of your top. It is your color
Aww, thank you! 💛💛💛
It's also the joy of the Lord shining through her. ❤
My sister in spilled coffee! Wishing you a blessed Sunday
Thank you for that very beautiful prayer. Love from London x
Diane in Denmark also has a great program - the Simple Christmas. I hope many enjoy it.
I love these types of videos from you and wish I had a new one every single day to wake up to. ❤ Thank you
A few yrs ago, Hubby & I were feeling overwhelmed with the amount of money we were spending at Christmas & decided to set up boundaries. Now, only kids college age & under get cash & adults, we just enjoy time with them. Now, it is spilling over into other family members & everyone can save money. 😊
This is great encouragement, thank you for sharing!! 🥰
I love how God speaks to me through your words. You said to “protect” your quiet or rest time. Ps. Sometimes I protect it so much I get irritated at my family when they interrupt it, 🤦🏻♀️😏. But seriously, nothing is more important and cherished than our time with Jesus, and I need all the help and reminding and encouragement going into this busy season. TY ❤
“Isn’t this a fun twist to my day”😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you for sharing the Christmas Planner with us!
Thank you again for this GIFT!
Oh no! 🙁 I’m sad your spilled your coffee. Hope your day gets much better. Sending smiles😊love💜and prayers 🙏🏻.
Diana thank you for making your Christmas planner available at no charge 🎄🎅🏻 You always brighten my day 🩷
Diana, I was so struck by how your fleece matched your eyes. Great video.
I see Diane needs a coffee gift certificate for Christmas
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I ordered the planner. I’m excited to start using it 2025. I love how all your videos are so real. Who cares that you spilled your cup of coffee, that’s real life and it happens. So many You Tubers I feel put on this “act” to have the perfect you tube video. Maybe I am just bias bc I met you in real life. But you are still one of my favorites.
Aww, thank you Lacey, that means a lot 🥰🥰🥰
That's a crime against coffee right there! (I'm so sorry you spilled your coffee!)
I have adult children now and no grand babies. So Christmas for us is not hectic! We've agreed on 3 gifts per person (and a $100 budget for each person). My d-i-l makes the main dish for Christmas and we've greatly simplified the menu! I also use Chinet paper plates (no dishes to wash!) After we eat and open gifts, there's family games at the kitchen table! Oh...we celebrate on Dec 24, so church is Christmas morning!
Bless you, thank you for your encouragement ❤
Thank you Diana ❤
Thank you, I love your prayers. 💜 love you too. 💜
I did your Christmas planner last year and I'm so excited to get started with the new planner.
Thank you so much for the work you have been pouring into this :)
We will have another baby coming around Christmas, so I am super intentional this year, to get a head start.
Thank you for the planner! Even been considering broaching the gift exchange topic to our family. As it is, everyone exchanges (large family!). I think it will take pressure off everyone. ❤
Love this! Thank you! ❤️
Thank you. This came at the perfect time. What a beautif ul prayer. I hope you have a good day
Your perspective is always inspiring to me thank you
Thank you SO much for this. It means so much! ❤❤❤
I know that one gift exchange white elephant that a family and friend gathering we know of has been changed to just a nice potluck dinner where everyone brings something to eat and there is not gift exchange this year. Budgets are being busted by gasoline costs and food costs so creative family and friend time will have to happen. We are limiting our time in crowded stores -- planning just grocery trips in December since crowds stress all of us out in our family -- probably our child the most.
Thank you for your helping us do Christmas well. This will be my 3rd year using this guide- helps to keep us focus and keep Jesus the center inside of the todo list. Our staff party is now in Jan. So lovely and so much more enjoyable. One side of the family does no gifts all, another we do a $15-20 gift exchange - so fun and on my husband’s side we do gifts for the kids. So many options for our family gatherings. Merry Christmas! ❤💚
Thanks for the planner! I just saw it in my inbox🎉
Thank you so much Diana for putting together this wonderful planner. ❤️💚
I received the planner today- a beautiful gift- thank you, Diana ❤
You look beautiful Diana❤❤❤
I got the email with the free downloads, got my husband to print it off at work for me lol so excited 🎄 thank you! ❤️
Good morning, I am excited for the Christmas planner. Planning to print for my daughter-in-law too. Thank you!
I love your channel!
Ordered my planner yesterday 🎉❤
Love❤✨
Like Trey Kennedy says, Do Less God Bless ☺
Thank you for this, Diana! When I confirm the subscription though, it takes me to a page that says, "oops...looks like this page went missing." I would love to download this planner. Thanks for your help!
I am having the same issues
Me three:(
I loved scrolling through the planner this morning when I saw it in my InBox. I loved hearing you talk about it just now even more. I didn’t use/do it last year but this year I plan to!!
PS I do feel like you’re my “good friend”! So I will share my “health hack” 😉I too love the new pecan syrup but I order my latte with just one pump of it and it’s still plenty sweet & completely delicious and I get it with nonfat milk (most oatmilks have seed oils 🙄)
Thank you for blessing us with your warm upbeat REAL personality and your wisdom and prayers!!
That’s exactly what I do!! I just like a touch of flavor and not (quite) so much sugar 👍💛☺️
@@DianaKokku Love it!! Another thing we have in common!! 🥰
Hi, I do not see a spot to ask for the Christmas Planner.
Diana, you look like you were crying in the beginning 🥺
My wish for you is that your van smells like pecan and not spoiled milk ❤
You are such a darling! 💚❤️ wet towels best for split coffee
So helpful! Thank you.
Do you have an Advent Devotional recommendation for kids? Mine are 7+10 ❤
Hi Danielle! Heidi is a friend from here in MN and I think this is a good one: heidileeandersonministries.com/christmas/p/countdown-to-christmas-family-devotional
We have absolutely loved “Jotham’s Journey”! There are 4-5 in the series. You start the first day of advent (I recommend beginning early in case you miss a day…or several) and it leads beautifully up to the true meaning of Christmas. They’re wonderful. They are on the intense side at times (adventure) but we began them when our oldest was about 10 and our youngest was 6/7.
Hi Diana, Can I get the Bible planner in India?
My hubs family only cares about the gifts. Every year, they do a name draw, and no matter what I say, they throw my name in. It stresses me out every year. And the item I end up with always gets thrown out or given away. They don't know me at all after 14 years. I would rather not join in and just try to enjoy my time with them. It doesn't feel genuine to me, just everyone going through the motions.
I know that's probably frustrating. Could you request edible items you enjoy or give consumable gifts or a gift card for time with the person you have been drawn for? For some giving and gifts is their love language, not because stuff is more important than people but because gift giving/receiving makes them feel thought of and is a connection point.
Also, rereading your message I want to say how upsetting that must be that your request to not be included is being ignored. Gift giving shouldn't be a requirement.
We are not in any gift drawings and I don’t regret it for one minute keep telling them if they put you in tell them I’m sorry but I don’t have space in my budget for any extras