Tonight, we drove around with our boys and looked at Christmas lights.

If you haven’t done so yet, I dare you to.  It’s amazing how being forced to just sit. and look. and breathe…can melt away those last minute stresses.  (It also may have something to do with the fact that my two little elves were required by law to stay still for the hour we drove around.  Yes, that’s a perk too.)

True confessions: I still have some wrapping to do.  In fact, I even had to send my husband to the store today for one more gift.  Tomorrow we head up to New York to celebrate with family and I have not packed. one. single. thing.

But strangely enough, I am at peace in the midst of the craziness.

I’ve had my moments of stress this week, but I am determined to not allow those moments overshadow my joy.  (If you recall, I really struggled with this last year.)

I want to be completely present in this time of celebration.

So I want to take this time to let you know that I will be taking a break from posting deals for the next few days.  {I know you understand.}

May I encourage you to do the same? I promise there will be many more great deals to come.  But no deal will be as priceless as the time spent with family and friends over the next few days.

But before you go, I’d love for you to read a post I wrote a couple of years ago, sharing my heart about What Christmas Means to Me.  (That is–if you like stories that involve punching the bad guy and such.)  It’s just a little peek into my heart and where my HOPE lies.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas, friends.

And peace in the midst of it all.