Family

The new year means new beginnings and a time for starting new traditions. There are so many things you can do to make the new year special–the possibilities are endless! Our new year bucket list of ideas are mostly things that are free to do or cost very little.  This printable activity is a great […]

Do you stay up late on New Year’s Eve to see the new year roll in? This is a holiday tradition that my night owl kids and I have kept, although Daddy refuses to stay up that late! We love to turn on the television as the final countdown begins and watch the sparkle ball […]

Conflict Management at Home What can you do when it’s cold and dreary outside and you and your kids are cooped up inside? Everyone’s on edge, the kids are squabbling, and you’re ready to scream? With a clear plan in place, you can head off winter’s gloom and be ready to face each day until […]

A Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren Have you ever wished you had asked your grandparents more questions about their lives, their experiences, and their beliefs? I sure have! In looking for ideas for connecting with my own children (and future grandchildren), I want a memory journal that is easy to use, inexpensive (not too precious […]

Precious Moments of Thanks This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Even toddlers and preschoolers can begin to learn about the season of thanks. There are so many things to be thankful for in this world, and the Precious Moments Little Book of Thanks shows teaches children how to appreciate things like colors, sounds, foods, […]

5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting Parenting is a huge and difficult responsibility! The strength of your family is greatly determined by the foundation that you lay and build upon. As Christian parents, we need to build a strong foundation. You can do this by using the Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Pillars of Biblical Parenting […]

Traveling with Ease My teens are attending a homeschool science lab class at a nearby college, about a 1 1/2 hour drive from where we live. On lab days, we are usually rushing to get ready, get fed, and get out the door on time with all of our necessary supplies. To make these lab […]

Do you stay up late on New Year’s Eve to see the new year roll in? This is a holiday tradition that my night owl kids and I have kept, although Daddy refuses to stay up that late! We love to turn on the television as the final countdown begins and watch the sparkle ball […]

Countdown to Christmas Years ago, I made an advent calendar for my three boys that has little drawers that pull out. Each drawer is tiny, and I squeezed three little trinkets in each day’s slot for tiny fingers to pry out. The first year, I put things like little candies, tiny plastic animals, bouncy balls, and finger […]

My kids are getting older, with two of them already in their teen years. But, after a week and a half of rainy days, even my teens were showing signs of getting stir crazy. I knew I needed to come up with some ideas to get them busy in a productive way that doesn’t include […]