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(picture taken from Budget Wise Home ) I have seen some really neat ideas online on how people celebrate Advent in different ways.  The definition of advent is a coming into place, view or being; arrival.  As we move into December, we want to really keep our focus on Christ and what He did for us.  Here is a list of things we plan to do for Advent.  Do you celebrate Advent and if so, what are your traditions?  We don't have a fancy calendar.  We printed off pictures of the creche and wrote things on the backs of those pictures.  We then hang them up and depending on how the day goes, we pick one thing instead of going in order.  This helps ensure we actually get everything done regardless of what kind of day we have.  Here goes.  Our Advent List: 1. Learn about a famous piece of art like the Madonna and Child with Saints 2. Read a Christmas story 3. Get our Christmas Tree and decorate 4. Make ornaments for the tree 5. Make goodies to take to neighbors

I will be honest, I've had a hard time finding dressing recipes that I really like.  Thankfully, I've gotten a few thanks to my friends Kim and Jen as well as combining some good online recipes.  Hope you like them as well as I do.  They are frugal, healthy and yummy! Ranch Dressing and Dip  I think this tastes very similar to the ranch dressing from Logan's Roadhouse.   Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon dried chives or 1/2 tablespoon fresh, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper milk or buttermilk  Directions: 1. In large bowl whisk together all ingredients with the exception to the milk or buttermilk.  This will make a dip. If you want dressing, just add a few drops of milk/buttermilk at a time till you reach your desired consistency.   2. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before serving.  The more it