February Mini Blessing Bags
Back in late December, we made some mini blessing bags to keep in our car and hand out as we saw someone in need. We made several bags and they are now gone. Anytime we saw someone holding a…
I’m done with Jeremiah 29:11 and this is why
We have lived in our house just over six years and shortly after we moved in, we put up a vinyl wall decal of one of my favorite verses at the time: Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans for…
Dear Anxiety
Post by Contributing Writer Amy Dear Anxiety, You’ve always been with me and quite frankly, I’m just plain tired of having you around. As a little girl, you helped me worry about everything. I was so anxious…
A Proverb A Day Handwriting Practice
Summer is quickly approaching and although I fully intend to let my kids be bored, I also wanted to have some meaningful work for them to do. Both of my boys struggle in the handwriting department (even after all…
I’ve become a slacker mom…and I’m okay with that.
Parenting is the definition of on-the-job training. Babies don’t come with manuals…and even though the countless parenting books on my nightstand and bookshelf try to prove otherwise, not one single source has all the answers. This fact may also come…
Science Experiment: Jesus Washes Our Sins Away
Last year in one of our Sunday School classes, one of the teachers showed us a demonstration very similar to this one. Not only did I think it was amazing from a science perspective, I also thought it was…
Jesus Calms the Storm Art for Kids
As I have mentioned before, I volunteer to help write supplemental children’s curriculum at our church. Back in November, I wrote a unit on the nautical miracles of Jesus (Jesus/Peter Walking on Water, Jesus Calming the Storm, Great Hauls…
Why I Don’t Want My Daughter to Be Independent
I have noticed a trend in the last ten years when it comes to female protagonists in books, movies, and TV shows. These women (and girls) are portrayed as strong, outspoken, and fiercely independent. Depending on others is portrayed…
Why I’m Quitting My Job as the Family Photographer
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I couldn’t agree more. In fact, I am sorta obsessed with taking pictures of my kids. I want to capture their indescribable beauty and every detail of their precious…
Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect: Living Pine Branch Ornament
This month’s Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring an assortment of Christmas books! Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect by Richard Schneider is one of my absolute favorites. It is a parable of sorts, about a tree named Small Pine who…
Lighted Nativity Ornament
This Lighted Nativity Ornament is a version of our Shadowbox Nativity from last year that is perfect for hanging on the tree! It is such a meaningful reminder of the Reason for the Season! This would be a beautiful ornament…
The Quiet Hour
I walk through the house, turning off the lights, as the dishwasher hums in the background. I gather all the misplaced belongings and climb the stairs, careful not to step on the one the creaks. The house is quiet…
Shortening the Distance Between Their Suffering and Our Comfort
*This post isn’t really about teaching our children…but then again, maybe it is. My heart is heavy as I write these words. This might explain my blogging absence as of late. Try as I might, I just can’t seem…
Jesus Covers All Our Sins- Activity for Good Friday
I’ve always been puzzled by the term “Good Friday”. To the disciples and everyone who loved Jesus, this must have been the most horrible, traumatic day that they could have ever imagined. There was absolutely nothing good about that…
Old Testament Prophecies and New Testament Fulfillments in Jesus
Last year, our church adopted a rotation-model curriculum. I have volunteered as a supplemental writer to add additional activities and resources to make the new curriculum structure work for our specific congregation. I’ve supplemented units on Noah, Moses and the Plagues, Solomon,…
30+ Christ-Centered Easter Activities and Crafts
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with these 30+ Christ-Centered Easter Activities and Crafts for Kids! From Palm Sunday to Easter morning, encourage your child to focus their hearts and minds on Christ! Just like Christmas, the true meaning of Easter…
Drive-Thru Kindness Challenge
I am so excited to be joining several of my blogging friends for the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, hosted by Toddler Approved and Coffee Cups and Crayons! We decided to promote acts of kindness to strangers in the drive-thru…
Thinking You are Failing as a Mom Might Be the Best Thing To Ever Happen To You
Early in our marriage, my husband frequently claimed that one of the reasons he married me was because he knew I would be a wonderful mother. I would just laugh and lovingly punch him in the shoulder…but deep down inside (even though I would…