How to do girl's hairstyles: Low Side French Braids into braided ponytail 15-20 min

So Christmas is right around the corner!! We just got a whole ton of snow, and my girls' have been out playing and attempting to build a snowman this afternoon. There's nothing better and more magical than a beautiful white blanket on everything outside. That is, until you have to go out and drive in it or shovel it off your driveway, right! Even still, I love seeing how pristine and clean the snow makes everything look. It just seems fitting for this special season and holiday. So what I'm saying is, I'm grateful for the snow! I am also looking forward to not having to send off my kids to school or dance or anywhere else for a few weeks and just have the chance to hang out and have fun!

Did I mention we are expecting girl no. 3 this spring!? I gotta get some good one on one time with my girls now before Mom is totally swept up in baby! We are so excited to have another little princess and of course, more hair to do!

So, on that note--here's another little hairdo to try out. I must really be in the pioneer-type-hairdo mood lately, as this is another one that reminds me of young girls from that era. I just think it's a refreshing change to see little girls look like little girls, rather than putting grown up hair on them. Who needs them to grow up any faster than they already do?

Low Side French Braids

 I started with a center part, dampened hair, and began my regular french braid down low and close to the ears.

 I continued them all the way to the back of her head.

 And same on the other side.

 This is where it can get tricky. After finishing both braids, I took out both elastics holding the braids, smoothing the hair so both braids were hanging straight down in my one hand. I tried to meld the hair together into one bunch, without losing any of the braiding, so I could begin a fresh braid.

 Once I did that, I just finished off with a backwards braid all the way to the ends.

 Tie it off with a ribbon (I like mine up higher, rather than at the ends..they seem to stay in better for me there) and smile!

 Here's wishing all you wonderful moms and your families a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy those magical moments with the little ones. I've made a goal to NOT let messes get me in a dither and to just take a deep breath and ENJOY myself. They'll only be these ages once! Merry Christmas!