Christmas Is Coming

Hello Friends! In this chat video I share about my recent trip to The Southern Christmas Show with my daughters and I show you a few items I purchased. Thank you for taking time to watch my videos!
The Magnetic Necklace Clasps
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The Necklace Extenders
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[@karintolbert7452]

I love this video! I enjoyed so much you telling us about your time with your daughters and the gingerbread man and gingerbread family. Really neat to hear about the Nicklas things. I love that you took the time to share with us. So special. I love Christmas so much. The fact that it is all about the Lord and His gift to us makes it perfect. The worship, the giving, the fellowship, the cantatas, the children's plays. The extra special things that take place. And I love all the lights and decorations.. . Thank you for your time and ministry Sherry!

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Karin! Thank you for coming along and spending time with me. I have enjoyed reading your comment. I have little memories of Christmases past....of sweet gifts, delicious treats, and even the handmade ornaments on my grandparents' trees. They are treasures of the heart! I appreciate all the things you mentioned about the season. Love and blessings to you, friend!♥

[@Tanya-fh5eg]

Thank you for blessing me with your wonderful poem. Yes the real reason is Jesus… so glad you didn’t wait to share your heart.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you, Tanya. ♥

[@tiffanyLyn7]

I love watching “what’s in my purse” videos

[@thehomespunwife]

I will try to do one of those, Tiffany! I think it would be fun.

[@jt-vf8pn]

I started carrying a crossbody a couple of years ago and I'm hooked!! Love your gingerbread collection! I bought clay to try to craft ornaments and decorating with white puffy paint. Thank you for sharing your poem and videos. It's 4 a.m. and I look forward to spending quiet time with my sister in Christ to start my day 💕

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi friend! Thank you for sharing your morning with me! Let me know if you like working with the clay to craft ornaments. That's something I haven't tried! Praying you have a wonderful day.♥

[@alisonhomann1585]

Another happy chat Thankyou so much.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks for joining me, Alison!

[@dawnecamacho2601]

Sherry I think you have a kind gentle childish heart. You get excited when you buy things you like. I love you sherry. May God bless you. ❤❤❤❤

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Dawne! I appreciate you watching my videos so faithfully. Love you, friend!♥

[@lindajohnson2252]

I just love you! So glad you are a sister in Christ! I feel like we just had a cup of coffee together ! You are soooo sweet.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you very much, Linda! I would love to share a cup of coffee with you. We would have fun! Sending hugs♥

[@melindalabombard804]

Love the poem❤ what it stands for is everything

[@thehomespunwife]

Amen, Melinda. Thanks for watching!♥

[@hkgirlyork2703]

Such a fun, relaxing, enjoyable, cheerful video!

[@hkgirlyork2703]

I got your book on Amazon. Do you think you might do an Audible of it (We Have This Hope)?

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you for watching!!♥

[@thehomespunwife]

@@hkgirlyork2703 Thank you for ordering my book. I don't know too much about Audible. Maybe I can look into it. Thanks for mentioning it!

[@marclayton3537]

Hi Sherry..being fairly new to your’s & also Pastorlife channels… can you pls tell me the names of the books that You & Vince have written?. I will see if I can get them here in Australia…really enjoy your vids! ❤

[@marclayton3537]

Hi Dear Sherry..I loved this video today…hearing how very close you are with your daughters…(I have watched the vid on your beloved son)…I have a son & his family that I severed ties with last year for my own mental health. I have just reconnected with my daughter and her little child after not having any contact for a year….My daughter’s little girl is three and I haven’t spent a Christmas with her yet, but I did see them last weekend…They live three hours away from me on the coast, which was lovely. I was fostered out when I was three and never knew my mother…I was a single parent bringing my children up and I homeschooled them and worked three jobs sometimes but GOD…Got me through all the times and HE still is… I’ve been by myself now for 34 years, I’ve been walking with the Lord for 40 years and I gave my heart to Jesus when I was 12 at a Billy Graham crusade here in Sydney Australia in 1966. Anyway that’s a little bit of my story but it just made me feel a little bit sad today because of Christmas coming and the wonderful gift that each of us have been given, Jesus! I must say you have a lovely lovely home and all of those beautiful plants I have to be naughty and ask are they real? Maybe you could show us a little bit of your home sometime if you feel that would be OK and yes, it would be great to see what you carry in your handbag, I have come to a place of caring a smaller bag to because my back no longer will let me carry those heavy large sacks!!! 😂 Blessings Marc from Down Under ❤😊

[@AngelaKempf]

Beautiful poem ❤

[@barbaraspring3199]

I just love you Sherry. Such a sweet woman. You make me happy with each video you post. May our good God continue to bless you so that you can bless so many. Sorry I keep leaving so many comments but I leave them S I listen so I won’t forget what I wanted to say. Your Christmas trip with your girls sounded so wonderful. I’d like to go there with my girls. My girls are my nieces but they are my girls nevertheless.

[@thehomespunwife]

I love your comments, Barbara, and you can leave as many as you want. I do enjoy reading them. Thank you for blessing me like you do. You are a sweet woman too! Your girls would love the Christmas show! There lots of things to see there...and the laughter is the best. ♥

[@bobba3736]

Agree!!

[@AnnieDiscepoli]

What a nice visit with you, while I was crocheting. That purse looks ideal! I have a crossover purse that’s smaller, too, but I need something a little bigger to tuck a smaller notebook in. I use the Swedish dish cloths exclusively now, and they last forever. I throw it on the top shelf of the dishwasher and it always looks good. It does not seem to be wearing out at all. I’ve discovered that if you squeeze out most of the water and then rub it over a stainless steel fridge or microwave, it cleans without leaving streaks. Prayers for you and your ministry!

[@JudieJones-qu8vg]

A big heart felt Thank you dear Sherry, for the wonderful sharing time. Yes, my husband and I would meet our children th the Amish country for Thanksgiving to give Christmas a start. We lived in Colorado, our children lived in Nebraska and Illinois. We would bring our gifts and also Celebrate Jesus’s birth we would buy a Birthday Cake with Jesus written on top. We did that for about 10 years. Always going to the same place for our meal. Served home style. If there were leftovers we would bring them back go evening snacks. Memories are great to have . God Bless you.

[@thehomespunwife]

That sounds so exciting Judie! I love the memories you created during those years. I have attended a few Birthday Parties for Jesus, complete with a cake and balloons. It was a sweet time. As the Amish say, "A good memory never goes bad." Thank you for watching, friend! Blessings to you. ♥

[@heidispeasmaker4809]

Sherry, what a lovely poem! I am so blessed by it. You have more talent in your little finger than I have in my entire body, LOL! You are such a blessing!

[@thehomespunwife]

No way, Heidi! You are a blessing to me and you have the gift of encouraging others with your time and your kind words. Thank you, sweet friend. ♥

[@martha1008]

Thank you so much for sharing. Your gingerbread men are so cute! And I always love to hear your poetry! We get out the decorations and put up the tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. ✝️🎄💕

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Martha! Thank you for watching my video! It won't be too much longer and you will be decorating your tree. I know it will be beautiful!♥️

[@debbielee7940]

Hi, Sherry! Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us. I really enjoyed it! So touching and meaningful. I don't carry a purse anymore. I just keep the cards that I need in a pants pocket. I like having my hands free. That being said, your new purse is so pretty and the perfect size! I love gingerbread decor, too. Pottery Barn has a *gorgeous* gingerbread collection this year. Way too pricey for me, but I still enjoy looking at all the cute items. I'm glad you had such a fun day with your daughters! Blessings!

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Debbie! Thank you for watching and for leaving such a kind comment. It's so nice to be able to walk around in the store with your hands free. That's one thing I really enjoy about this small crossbody purse. I have seen more gingerbread decor this year than usual. Pottery Barn has lovely things and I would love to see their gingerbreads. My daughter told me that Pottery Barn had a stuffed snowman that she was crazy about but I think it was $79. She found a dupe of it at Aldi for $12.99. She sent me a picture of the Pottery Barn one in the ad next to the one she purchased at Aldi and you can hardly tell the difference. Even the scarf around the neck is the same type pattern! We always get excited for each other when we find a great deal like that! God bless you, friend!!♥️

[@closeyoureyes75]

Medium purse with compartments. 💖

[@marshahafner8216]

Thanks for sharing your story. I love gingerbread decor too. I also love butterflies 🦋Have a great weekend

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Marsha! They had some beautiful butterfly gifts. One was a tree that had floating wires attached to the trunk, with butterflies on the other ends of the wires. It gave them appearance of butterflies, floating around the small tree!

[@adrianarodriguez9632]

I love your chats. I love those Swedish towels. Your daughters are so thoughtful. I too live cross bodies

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Adriana! I didn't realize how much I needed Swedish dish towels in my life! I have precious girls. They are loving and kind. They are beautiful. Thanks for watching, Adriana!♥

[@janetmonaghan5419]

Loved your poem, thank you.x

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks for spending time with me, Janet!♥

[@karengear5254]

Your necklace is beautiful ❤❤❤what a wonderful chat. Loved the poem xxx

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks so much, Karen!♥

[@judyfinnegan6225]

Hello,& thank you miss sherry for an enjoyable video. You are soo special! See ya soon! ❤🌻❤️

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Judy! I think you are so special too! Love you♥

[@lilakaliene]

Thank you for another lovely video. I love your gingerbread finds. I am a backpack girl, who us looking for something smaller in 2025. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving🍁🍂🧡

[@closeyoureyes75]

Those magnetic closures are genius for those of us with arthritis!! I just sent the video to my sister in love who has RA as well. Thank you so much!! 🎄🌟☺️ Margaret Elaine

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Margaret Elaine! The magnetic clasps are so helpful! I can't believe I didn't learn about them until last year. Thanks so much for watching and sharing, friend. ♥

[@melindalabombard804]

That place in Charlotte sounds like a fun time for my daughter and granddaughter just to get in the spirit❤

[@thehomespunwife]

You should look it up, Melinda! People come from all around the country to attend! ♥ www.southernchristmasshow.com

[@Elaine_Jim_McGuire]

Such a beautiful and peaceful video. I enjoyed the stories about your daughters and you adventures shopping. I too, am a huge gingy girl. I have all 10 of my Christmas trees up and decorated as I do each year for our Thanksgiving celebration. I have always loved Thanksgiving and consider it the introduction to the Christmas season.

[@thehomespunwife]

Wow, Elaine! Ten trees! You could have your own Christmas show because I know they have to be beautiful with all of their ornaments. I'm sure your family enjoys being there at Thanksgiving and seeing how you have kept the tradition going with your lovely decor. ♥

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Sherry! I sincerely enjoyed your chatty video today! I absolutely love the scent of cinnamon. Our grandson placed third in a contest involving building a unique gingerbread house last year. It was so elaborate! I love your new purse, especially the compartment for your credit card and money. Those Christmas fairs are just so crowded that I get very anxious and just can't enjoy them. We used to have a big one in Fayetteville when I lived there. I've been using those microfiber cloths as dishcloths and I love them! Love and blessings ♥️🙏

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Jean! I love the cinnamon scent too! It's one of my favorite smells for my house. Wow...your grandson sounds talented. I bet I would have loved his gingerbread house. I don't know what draws me to gingerbread men and all things gingerbread. I even love to eat the cookies! But I've had lots of fun collecting some gingerbread things over the years. Yes, crowds bother me too. But I think it helps that they don't really bother my daughters. And they are careful that we don't get separated. I do think it would be good idea for us to go next year on a weekday instead of a weekend. They say the traffic is much less during those times. I'm so glad you're enjoying the microfiber towels. I use them daily! Thank you for spending time with me, friend. Love and blessings to you!♥

[@lisa_muy]

I'm so happy to have found your channel, it's been such a blessing! You are truly a light here on YT. All your gingerbread items are so, so adorable 🤎🤍🤎! Thanks for sharing information on the necklace magnets & extenders. I love the crossbody purse, the inside organization looks well thought out. Crossbody purses are what I exclusively use, it's convenient for me to be hands free. Would love to see a 'what's in my purse' video!

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Lisa! Thank you for watching my video and leaving this sweet comment. I've really become sold on the crossbody purses now too. And it's been good for me to pare down the typical luggage I once carried in my bigger bags. 😅 I need to film one of those "In my purse" videos. It would be fun! Blessings, friend!♥

[@Anna-sb9oj]

I enjoyed this chat! The Christmas expo sounds amazing 🎄🎄🎄 I just received a large black crossbody from my husband last Christmas! I do love it and it is so nice for shopping. I still carry either my larger nylon, red Longchamp bag or my large, Coach, leather tote bag when traveling because it’s very durable and it expands if needed. I don’t know if I will ever be able to go down to a smaller size like you purchased but I’m trying 😂😂😂

[@barbaraspring3199]

The first thing I noticed when I started watching your video was you cute little gingerbread man necklace today.

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh yay, Barbara! I'm so glad you noticed him. He's fun to wear! Thank you for spending time with me.♥

[@happycamper1372]

That Christmas Show sounds like a lot of fun, except for the crowds.😂 I carry a medium size crossbody. I don’t crossbody it though, I hang it off my shoulder. Thanks for sharing your early Christmas! 😂🥰

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you for watching Happy Camper! I am not a big fan of crowds either. But you know how it is...you will do things with your kids that you wouldn't otherwise do! 😅

[@dianestevens3435]

I recently came across your channel when you shared the Jesus bible. Thank you for sharing I ordered one and I really enjoy the bible and watching your channel 😊

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Diane! Thank you for letting me know you enjoy the Jesus Bible. I like getting feedback about the materials I suggest.. It's nice to know the Bible is helpful to others. I appreciate you being part of my channel. What a blessing, friend. ♥

[@amyperrine7421]

Gingerbread men always remind me of my sweet mother. "The Little Gingerbread Man" is one of the first stories she learned to read when she was in school. I had made her a cross stitch gingerbread man for Christmas back in the 80's. I don't know what ever happened to it. I'm currently sewing a felt gingerbread man ornament. I'm waiting for some baby rickrack from Amazon to decorate its arms and legs. I've carried a cross-body purse for years. The one I've been using the last couple years has several pockets, and everything has its own place so I can find it - as long as I put it away properly. There's a Christmas place in Frankenmuth, Michigan. When my sister and I were visiting my older daughter in September we spent about an hour there. I bought a couple new things for Christmas tree. Bought a couple new ornaments for my younger daughter too.

[@thehomespunwife]

How sweet is your connection with gingerbread men, Amy! I would love to see your ornaments project. I know it's adorable! Baby rickrack will be perfect for the arms and legs. 💕 There is nothing quite like a good purse that carries everything in an organized way. I am finding this one is just right for me. The Christmas place in Michigan sounds wonderful. The best part is making the memories. They last forever. ♥

[@aprildawn8953]

I literally used my first Swedish dishcloth this evening! It was in a gift basket I received for my birthday in April, but I didn't want to use it because I thought it would "mess it up"!! For some reason, tonight I decided to use it. Now, I think I may need a couple more, haha. Your poem was lovely, and I completely agree with you about the relationship between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@thehomespunwife]

Oh my goodness, April! We must be on the same wavelength! I am forever saving things that I think are too nice to use everyday. LOL. You definitely need to put some Swedish dishcloths on your Christmas list! Happy Thanksgiving, Friend!♥

[@beverlyrobertson1601]

Loved this so much!

[@thehomespunwife]

Thanks for watching, Beverly!

[@teresac205]

I usually do my Christmas on Thanksgiving night. After all of the eating

[@thehomespunwife]

Do you mean putting out Christmas decorations? My mom used to do that too...and then take everything back down right after Christmas morning! Lol.

[@teresac205]

@thehomespunwife yes ma'am but we leave it up and take it all down new years day

[@cmolona7547]

Lololo lols I carry a large backpack. Lolololol. I keep a small body purse inside of it. And just remove it when I shop

[@maryshepherd7562]

i still haul around a giant purse full of stuff I think I might need. I may just simplify like you have done.

[@thehomespunwife]

It's a leap, I know. But I adjusted to it better than I thought I would. Let me know what you decide, Mary!♥

[@susiemccoy7]

I'd enjoy your videos if you read the phone book. Your voice is so soft & comforting😊 Yes, I found swedish dish cloths at the dollar store. You put them in the top of the dishwasher and then re use.

[@thehomespunwife]

Thank you Susie. You are very sweet. I didn't know they had Swedish dish cloths at DT. You've inspired me to go have a look now. Thank you for spending time with me, friend. ♥

[@cathyfreehling8187]

Sherry, I am fairly new to your channel, but love your sweet spirit and kindheartedness! The poem you shared was lovely, and I wondered if you could “print” that on your page? Wishing you and your family a Memorable and Blessed Thanksgiving! Because of Him! With Love, Cathy from Pa.🧡

[@thehomespunwife]

HI Cathy and welcome to the channel! I appreciate your kind words, friend. Are you asking if I will put it on my Facebook page? Because I am planning to share it there after Thanksgiving. Will that work? If not, please reach out to me by email and I will try to send it to you that way. [e-mail] Happy Thanksgiving! Sending Love!❤

[@kathybriscoe1474]

I have a magnetic closure for my pearls because a clasp replacement for the pearls would have been to too expensive. I didn’t realize it was possible to order the magnetic closures only.

[@thehomespunwife]

They are so handy to have. A set of 12 is about $7.50 on Amazon. Thank you for watching, Kathy!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I carry a large purse and just find it hard to switch to smaller except for church.

[@thehomespunwife]

It's a big jump to make the change. But I am getting used to it now. Thanks for watching, Barbara!

[@Dana-to9mg]

Large purse on the daily and crossbody when traveling or in a crowded place.

[@thehomespunwife]

Right. The crossbody works well in the situations you mentioned, Dana.

[@ellashaffer7803]

I have a medium purse and after I started walking with a walker, I wanted to down size to a small purse, but I cant because my husband is diabetic and I carry his needles and medicine for him when we go anywhere. Its a pretty big case that its in. We dont feel comfortable leaving it in the car. Im allergic to nickel in jewelry ,so jewelry without nickel is expensive, well i have a necklace that i can't wear because its to tight, so thank you for telling us about the extenders. Im going to get some of those.

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Ella! Yes...sometimes you just need to carry a larger bag to meet certain needs. When my children were younger, I carried larger purses. They would always give me things to carry for them and the big purse was very handy. I think you will enjoy the necklace extenders! Blessings to you, friend. ♥

[@debramurphy4295]

I carry a small cross body my daughter bought for me. I need to keep it on me or I leave it on chairs in carts

[@thehomespunwife]

It's easy to leave things behind. I have done that twice with my cell phone! Fortunately, I was able to go back for it and management had it both times. Thanks for watching, Debra!

[@barbaraspring3199]

Sherry is this Christmas venue in Charlotte all in one big building, or is it individual shops around town?

[@thehomespunwife]

Hi Barbara...It's all in one large building, which is actually three large buildings linked together. It comprises 250,000 square feet. It's at The Park Expo and Convention Center and the show fills three large spaces: Liberty Hall, Freedom Hall, and Independence Hall. But those halls are linked together so that you never have to go outside to enter the next area. Here's the link for you: www.southernchristmasshow.com

[@barbaraspring3199]

@ thank you for the link. I’m disappointed because I missed it this year. I’m planning to try to attend next November. Sounds so fun.

[@barbaraspring3199]

I carry a small purse. I love big purses but they hurt my neck and shoulders so bad.

[@thehomespunwife]

I understand!

[@barbaraspring3199]

I just love you Sherry. Such a sweet woman. You make me happy with each video you post. May our good God continue to bless you so that you can bless so many. Sorry I keep leaving so many comments but I leave them S I listen so I won’t forget what I wanted to say. Your Christmas trip with your girls sounded so wonderful. I’d like to go there with my girls. My girls are my nieces but they are my girls nevertheless.