Scriptures to Pray for Each of My Children in 2013
I pin a LOT of idea on Pinterest but I only try around 10 percent of them (or less). A while ago I had pinned this idea for praying a specific scripture for your child each year from This Lil…
Invisible Letters
This idea for Invisible Letters was an accident…I was trying to make some sight word stamps (by writing sight words backwards on large lids with a hot glue gun), but that was a complete and total fail. They didn’t work…
Capital & Lowercase Letter Stamping
This Capital & Lowercase Letter Stamping idea was inspired by two things I found (that I had forgotten about) as I was purging organizing after Christmas. Little Brother and I did this activity a while ago, but I am just…
Easy Decor Idea to Promote Reading
Big Brother has always loved being read to. Little Brother has not always been so eager…but has definitely come to enjoy it more and more in the last couple of months. I’ve found that sometimes the best way to get a…
I Can Teach My Child to Read eBook
I’ve been keeping a secret from you all for the last couple of months…I’ve been working tirelessly on a brand-new eBook titled I Can Teach My Child to Read: A 10-Step Guide for Parents. I am so excited to announce…
Pin It to Win It: $100 Gift Card to Amazon
In honor of the launch of my brand new eBook, I’m offering a $100 gift card to Amazon! All you have to do is Pin It to Win It! Here is how you can enter: Go either here or…
7 Snowy Day Activities
Enjoy the snow this winter, inside and out, with these 7 Snowy Day Activities! Puffy Snowflakes Felt Snowman in a Bag Discovering Five Senses with Snow Snow Ice Cream Snowy…
Fireworks for the New Year
Did you ring in the New Year by watching fireworks (whether live or on TV)? Whether or not you did, you and your children can still make your very own fireworks! No explosives required! :) Fireworks in a…
Simplify and Get Organized in 2013!
It’s December 31st as I write this and I just took one load of junk stuff we no longer need to Goodwill and will be taking another before the end of the day. There are few more satisfying feelings for…
New Year’s Eve Shaker
If you’re looking for another noise maker craft besides the one we shared last week, here is another idea for a New Year’s Eve Shaker! Even if you’re not staying up until midnight with your little ones, you can still…
Top 12 in 2012
2012 is nearly over and it feels like this year has FLOWN by! As we prepare for the start of a new year (and some very exciting new ventures), I wanted to share the top 12 posts in 2012. Here…
New Year’s Eve Noise Maker
Crafting a New Year’s Eve Noise Maker in my house is a bit ironic…we certainly do not need ANY help making lots of noise around here! But what is New Year’s Eve without even more noise? And just so we’re clear…we…
New Year Glitter Playdough
Our Christmas festivities were wonderful, but now that they are over we get to look forward to a time of new beginnings, de-cluttering, and starting fresh! I am already convinced that 2013 is going to be great! Two awesome things…
Handprint (and Paw Print) Christmas Tree
I saw this adorable Handprint Christmas Tree Canvas a while back on Pinterest and have been wanting to try it. Rather than putting it on canvas, however, we decided to make ours a (flat) Christmas Card! It was super…
Snowflakes for Newtown
A few days ago, Sara from Mom Endeavors e-mailed me and told me about this idea for making snowflakes for the students at Sandy Hook (which I promptly shared on Facebook). As you probably know, these students will not be…
Christmas Whispers (Family Tradition Shared by Tracey Eyster of Be the Mom)
Tradition Shared by Tracey Eyster, author of Be the Mom & Founder of MomLife Today One of the desires of this mother’s heart has always been that my two children, daughter and son, would love each other deeply,…
Paper Bag Manger Craft
I was in charge of teaching our children’s church for two to six-year olds this last Sunday. I was scouring the internet for ideas and came across this adorable paper bag manger craft. Naturally, I had to put my own…
A Tradition of Holiday Baking
Tradition shared by Kristina of Toddler Approved My husband and I both love to bake together and with our kids. Baking is such a great way to connect with one another, teach simple skills, and have fun as a…