Before The Rush: Prepare Him Room Whole Kit & Caboodle launches
Before the holiday rush sweeps us up in its swirl of lists, events, and endless to-dos, I’ve been reminding myself to pause. To take a breath. To soak in the love Jesus has for us — the kind of love that moved Him to leave His rightful place in heaven to dwell among us (John 1:14).
He came close. He came low. He came gently.
And every December, we get to remember that miracle all over again.
That’s why I love the Prepare Him Room Advent kit from Illustrated Faith. It’s an invitation to remain centered on Jesus when everything around us starts moving faster than we meant it to. The devotional cards are such a grounding practice — a way to slip in truth and gratitude when the holiday schedule gets too full and the shopping list gets too long. Kelly created the sweetest add-on Whole Kit & Caboodle to coordinate perfectly with the Prepare Him Room Advent kit. Inside you’ll find two pages of ephemera — including a cut-out page of devotional questions — plus a printable folding envelope to tuck all your pieces into. And can we talk about that tree made of hearts? Christmas magic.
Kelly’s vintage ornaments are giving me all kinds of crafty-mama ideas too. I’m planning to print a few on cardstock, punch them out, and turn them into one-of-a-kind decorations for my daughter’s little Christmas tree in her playroom. I think we’ll read a Prepare Him Room card together each day and hang one ornament at a time — a sweet, simple rhythm leading up to Christmas. #craftymamagoals
Makes To Inspire You
Sydney (@redeemedrose)
Another reason I’m so inspired by this release is watching what Kelly’s design team is already creating with it. Sydney added the December pieces straight into her Illustrated Faith planner, and oh my goodness — the layers. They pop right off the page in the most magical way. Her spread is such a beautiful example of keeping things simple but meaningful, giving herself an easy, visually inviting space to slow down and focus on her Savior, even in the middle of the holiday whirlwind. It’s the kind of layout that reminds you that spending time with Jesus doesn’t have to be complicated to be rich.
If you haven’t snagged the Prepare Him Room advent devotional kit yet, or Kelly’s coordinating set, this is the perfect moment to do it — before the season sweeps you away. Let this be the year you choose a slower, more intentional kind of preparation. A heart-level preparing.
Wishing you a warm, joy-filled, and deeply blessed Thanksgiving as we step into the season together. May Jesus meet you in every pause.
