xmas in july :: kick off

I'm in shock... How can it be July again already!? Wether I believe it or not, it's July 1st and you know what that means... It's time for A. Party Style's Annual Series :: Xmas in July!!! Every year, in an effort to help us all prepare for the upcoming holiday season (t minus 176 days), I share holiday ideas and how-to's. Some of the ideas are mine and some are other treasures I've seen around this little place called the world wide web. So, hop on, tighten your sleigh belt and let's get this ride started!

I absolutely love this advent calendar idea. We all know, we don't really need anymore treats during the holiday season and this calendar gives you something to do rather than something to eat. It also encourages spending time together as a family and shouldn't that be what the holiday season is really about!? What a nice tradition to start.

via All Things Simple