A Lesson Learned: Thirsty
I have a confession to make. Since finishing 2 very intense, grueling, wonderful Bible studies at the end of May, I have hardly spent any time reading my Bible. Sure I have gleaned encouragement in my faith by reading…
Sponsor Saturday: MyJobChart.com
As our kids get older, instilling responsibility and a hard work ethic is one of our top priorities. That’s why I was so excited to find out about this 21st century method of managing chores, allowances, and more! The best part…
Sponsor Saturday: Motherhood on a Dime
Looking for the best deals on all things motherhood…groceries, diapers, restaurants??? Look no further than Motherhood on a Dime!  Stacie, who I recently had the wonderful privilege of meeting in real life, does an amazing job sharing not only deals, but…
Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!
There were so many wonderful ideas shared last week (28 of them to be exact)! I had such a hard time deciding which ones to share because they were all amazing. But here goes… As a former first grade teacher,…
“Better than Naptime” Cake
This is the. best. cake. I’ve. ever. had. I’m not a huge fan of cake normally because I don’t really care for icing. The Cool Whip topping on this cake makes it feel light and utterly delicious. My friend…
Icy “I Spy”
We’ve done several variations of “I Spy” activities…“I Spy” bottles, “I Spy” mats, and an “I Spy” Magnifying Glass. This fun variation, however, adds a sensory element using ice cubes. Here’s what you’ll need: Â ice cube trays, water, food coloring,…
Toddler Time: Freeze!
We all loved playing this game! Not only is it lots of fun, it’s great for encouraging your toddler to follow simple directions. Just put in your favorite CD and have the pause button ready… In case you’re wondering…we were…
Letter Recognition using Cheez-Its
I just happened to see these Scrabble Cheez-Its on my way down the cracker aisle last week. I’m a sucker for anything involving letters and food. A learning opportunity at every snack time…what can be better than that? :) We’ve…
Invent Your Own Jello Dessert!
We had so much fun coming up with our very own variation of a gelatin dessert! I put out several ingredients (liquids and fruit) and let Big Brother choose which he wanted to use. Big Brother’s first choice was Dr….
Back to School Books
School is quickly approaching…only a few more weeks of summer around here! I thought I would give you a heads-up on some great books to prepare your child (and yourself) for the special days ahead. The Kissing Handis probably…
Open Arms Series: International Adoption
*Note from Jenae: Â Several weeks ago, I asked if anyone was interested in writing a guest post on adoption on my Facebook page. The response was overwhelming. People e-mailed me to share their stories and others e-mailed to tell me…
Invent Your Own Indoor Kite
We are going on over 20 days of consecutive hundred-degree temperatures. It is too hot to be oustide for any length of time, so we are looking for as many indoor activities as possible. This activity is another one from…
Get a Free Copy of Crazy Love (or one of Francis Chan’s Children’s Books)–GONE
I am SO excited about this! David Cook Publishing Company, who publishes Francis Chan’s books (including my all-time favorite Crazy Love), is giving away one free copy of your choice of Francis Chan’s books to anyone interested (one per household).  Looks like…
7 years ago today…
I married my best friend and the love of my life. I love him more today than I did all those years ago…because I have seen the man God has made him to be. I have seen his integrity forged…
A Lesson Learned: Lineage of Grace
I just finished A Lineage of Grace: Five Stories of Unlikely Women Who Changed Eternity by Francine Rivers, which a friend loaned to me several months ago. I absolutely loved this book and it served as a wonderful reminder that God…
Show-and-Share Saturday
There were so many great ideas shared on last week’s link-up. Here are just a few: Amanda from Impress Your Kids shares how to cut a perfect paper star with one snip. I am super-excited about this…I can’t make…
Toddler Time: Balancing
Little Brother came up with this activity all on his own! He drug out my big red plastic bowl, turned it upside down, and stood on top of it! At first I thought he was just silly, but then I…
Ode to Blogger
Oh Blogger, you have been so good to me. You launched me into the world of blogging. You slowly eased this technically-challenged girl into the world wide web. You nurtured me with your simplicity. But I’m afraid our time…