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Yesterday we got a few catalogs in the mail that were advertising this seasons biggest sellers and I found Megan like this after the girls left for school this morning.

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On Monday night for FHE we discussed the window’s mite parable from the Bible and I think it really hit home to them as we used their Halloween candy as an example. We encourage them to go through their candy and give to those in need who didn’t have much and were unable to go trick or treating (as a family we also went through coats/hat/gloves to donate since our ward is doing a fundraiser). It was so interesting to see them sort their stash and go from only wanting to give the things they didn’t want, to slowly giving up the prize candy they didn’t think they could part with. It was a sweet moment for me to see and they really seemed happier in the end. It’s that same spirit of giving I want to keep throughout this holiday season.

I would love to hear any ideas/traditions you all do as a family to make the season more meaningful.