A Note from Meagan
If you have been reading this blog at all over the last month, you probably already know that we set a goal to raise $2,000 for my friend Meagan, who is moving back to Zambia next month to care for…
We Did It!!! Thank You!
WE DID IT! Combined with your donations and my blog earnings for the month, we went above and beyond our goal to help my friend Meagan and the work she will be doing in Zambia! Want to know the total???…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 27 (Playdough)
Today we pulled out the playdough and played together. Nothing fancy, just the plain old store-bought kind which, much to my surprise, hasn’t gotten old and crusty while in our pantry. I frequently get the playdough out for the boys,…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 26 (Legos)
I haven’t been posting our 30 for 30 activities in several days because they have all been quite ordinary: playing with blocks, playing together outside, doing puzzles, etc. I didn’t think you all wanted to see pictures of these very…
Camp Sunny Patch
Did you ever go to summer camp as a kid? I only went to church camp, but my best friend and I hosted our very own summer camp while we were in the 5th grade for our younger siblings and…
Comfort Gray = A Happy Room!
This is an unusual post for me. I obviously don’t normally share decorating ideas on my blog, mostly because I am not very good at decorating! But I was so excited about how our recent master bedroom makeover turned out…
Welcome!
We are so glad you have chosen to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings here. Now that you are subscribed to our e-mail newsletters, you might like to learn a little bit more about us. What age is your child?…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 1 (3D Angry Birds)
I’m so glad I have you all for accountability! I woke up this morning feeling irritable and dreary, much like the weather around here. We went to the zoo for a short while this morning (since it was so much…
Little Praise Party Winner
The winner of the Little Praise Party CD/DVD Combo Winner (via random.org) is… Comment #39: Cristina who said, “sounds fab!” Cristina, you should have received an e-mail from me. A special thanks to each of you for entering! Be…
Winner of the $50 Gift Certificate to Pure Play Kids
Out of 418 comments, the winner of the gift certificate to Pure Play Kids (via random.org) is… Comment #192: Elizabeth H. who said, “Would love to win this!” Congratulations Elizabeth! You should have received an e-mail from me! A…
Happy May Day!
Happy May Day! Thanks to my friend Sarah, the children’s minister at our church, the boys made some May Day baskets to deliver to a few special people in their lives. They each decorated some white tissue paper with…
MyJobChart.com
MyJobChart.com, an online chore chart was designed to teach young people the concept of responsibility, work ethic and the value of money by giving them a way to earn points for completing their chores. The free site has always offered a…
Winners of “Robin Good” DVDs
Out of the 451 entries, the three winners of the new Veggie Tales DVD Robin Good are… Comment #45: Sarah who said, “We love Veggie Tales! What a great way to live our beliefs!!!” Comment #182: Narah who said, “I…
Get $5 off a “What’s in the Bible?” DVD
What’s in the Bible? just released their seventh DVD, Exile and Return, this past Tuesday. Get $5 off this (or any other What’s in the Bible? DVD) by using the coupon code “ESTHER”. Shipping is free on orders of…
Winners of the “What’s in the Bible?” Bundles (and a discount for everyone else)
Out of 475 comments, the three winners of the What’s in the Bible? Volumes 1-3 Bundles (via random.org) are… Comment #263: Christine who said, “As a Catholic i am not the most proficient bible reader, but I think these videos…
Winner of the Love Duo Necklace
Out of 645 entries, the winner (via random.org) is… Comment #385: Debra who said, “I poked around Tina’s site and still my favorite is the Love Duo Hearts necklace, but I also really like the Square Roots’ Locket (2…