I am so, so excited that its December!
Even though it feels like this year flew by I love this time of year.
Visiting Teaching early in the month is perfect for these holiday, event packed months. This months message is about how we can help lighten each others burdens. We can show love to those around us year round, but the holidays are a great time to serve and help those in need. So this month i decided to go with a light theme! Keep reading for some adorable ideas for any budget!
I found THESE light bulb ornaments and thought they were the perfect way to introduce my next Visiting Teaching handout. There will be lots more on these later in the post!
Wouldn't it be the cutest to give a night light or Christmas light with this printable (find it for free at the bottom of this post). THIS one is perfect and could be used year round.
Or a jar full of candy with some of the cutest light ornaments for decoration would be super cute too!
My mom found this sparkly, light star garland at Shopko for only a couple of dollars, but you can find one HERE too!
Everyone always needs some extra tea lights! I found these at Dollar Tree, but you can also find them HERE!
I also found these light bags at Dollar Tree. They are great for packing some festive goodies in, or I packed mine with some apples and caramel to take a break from all the sweetness.
Dollar Tree is the perfect place to find things for all your visiting teaching sisters and not break the bank! I found some really great smelling candles there too! Perfect match for the light theme!
Last Dollar Tree find is of course a pack of lights! Anyone can use a pack of extra lights during the holidays! You could use a flashlight or highlighter to go along with this tag.
If you want to get crafty my cute sister in laws gave this to me last year. It has an electric tea light inside and is a perfect reminder that he truly is the LIGHT of the world!
Or my Mom found these at Micheal's for only a few dollars for another quick option.
IKEA has some really cute little lanterns for pretty cheap too that could work as well.
Now back to THESE adorable light bulb ornaments. The sky is the limit with these little guys. I filled one with some of my favorite body wash, but you could even fill it with bath soap, bath salt, or shampoo.
Or if you wanted to go the sweet route you can fill it with M&M's-I'd recommend the baking or mini M&M's so they don't break while you are trying to pack them in. Red hots, Hot Tamales, or Christmas colored sprinkles would be a fun treat too!
While I was preparing this post I kept thinking about the Light the World campaign that LDS members, and friends are encouraged to do during this holiday season. It's a perfect time to give service and remember the true meaning for Christmas. the whole month long You can find more about it HERE!
I created a little worksheet to use while you serve in 25 days in 25 different ways. The idea is to read the scripture on the light, figure out how you want to serve, perform said service and then color in the light bulb for that day! By Christmas your sheet will be full of memories of love, service and color!
This would also be a great way to have little kids get excited about the next day or remember to do it each day up until Christmas.
To finish out the year I had to include a calendar for all my IKEA calendar peeps! Or give your sisters a cute Christmas themed magnet. You could find one with a christmas light, star, or small nativity.
Along with the cute message tag I also wanted to create something little that could be a reminder for them to serve others in this busy time of year.
This little worksheet is a great addition to your handout, and they can keep it somewhere close all month long to remember to lighten others burdens.
Or give them all 3 printables and get them ready for a month long of service and love! I am so grateful for others in my life that have helped me lighten my burdens and I'm grateful for those that let me serve THEM and get my mind off my own problems and worries while I'm helping them with their own loads.
I hope you have a great holiday season and remember the true meaning of Christmas all month long. We are truly His hands and can spread His light with others!
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