Christmas Gift Ideas for 2019

 Advent is a sacred time in which we await the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  While the secular world around me seems to be in full-swing Christmas celebrations, I, among other Catholics, am trying to focus on the birth of Christ, which is still weeks away, and to instead prepare myself and my home for His birth.  

​Sometimes I get sidetracked. Thinking of the menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and if we should have a 12th Night Party; getting our home ready to be decorated; celebrating the many feast days of December; and shopping for loved ones.  It can be challenging to remain in the season of Advent when our day-to-day to-do lists are already overflowing and adding all of the "get ready of Christmas" tasks can make things even more stressful and time consuming.  For some of us, Christmas shopping can get in the way of truly enjoying the calm that the Advent season should bring us as we wait to celebrate Jesus Christ being born.  

This year, I made it a point to shop with Christ as my focus, and when possible, to support Catholic companies or individuals. While our budget for Christmas presents is not large, I always seek to find meaningful gifts for those whom I love.  The following are some of my favorite gifts this year and some great gifts I found while shopping that I wouldn't mind unwrapping on Christmas morning. ​The best part is that you can shop for all of these online! (Some gifts below contain affiliate links. Read more below.)
(Warning: family members and/or friends, do not read this list! Especially, you, husband!)

Babies

Silicone Rosar​y: https://chewslife.com

Book: "God Made Wonderful Me" by Genny Monchamp ​https://amzn.to/2LGHfQV

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Children

Book: "My See and Pray Missal" to help children understand the Traditional Latin Mass.  

Wee Believers My Pop-Out 14 Piece Children's Mass Activity Set: ​https://amzn.to/36oneXf

Adults

61 Minutes to a Miracle: Fulton Sheen and a True Story of the Impossible Paperback by Bonnie L Engstrom
https://amzn.to/34e0cB3

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Roman Catholic Daily Missal by Angelus Press: ​https://amzn.to/2t7sLmR

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Bracelets and Scarf from Trades of Hope: mytradesofhope.com/jennaaoyama

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Coffee from The Benedictine Monks of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery: abbeyroast.com

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Rosewood Lip Trio from Beautycounter: beautycounter.com

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Be Not Afraid Engraved Keychain from Just Love Prints:justloveprints.com
(In Saint John Paul II's handwriting!)

What are some of your favorite gifts for Christmas this year? Either to give or to recevie?  Please share with us on Facebook.com/CatholicMomRI.  Have a blessed Advent and may God bless you.

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