Ahhhh, remember the simpler days when we were kids? We sure knew how to connect back then. Personal connection with friends and family was all there was. Until the tech monster came and stole our time and attention. Back in the day we knew everyone's phone number by heart. Spending quality family time was effortless, now we have to pencil it in or put effort towards it. Oh, how times have changed. We would spend long ... Read the Post...
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Why is it important to read to your child? 10 Reasons
Reading to young children is so very important. As a homeschool mom, I have always tried to read as much as I can to my girls. They love the excitement of each new story. Over the years we have built quite a huge library of books that is constantly growing. We LOVE books! The most exciting thing for them is to go to the library. Seriously! They used to hate to read, it was like work to them. Then one magical day we went ... Read the Post...
The Plans I Have For You | Review and Giveaway
About The Plans I Have For You Devotional: The devotional is an illustrated 90-day devotional written by bestselling children's book author Amy Parker and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, teaching and inspiring kids to dream about their future, to focus on faith, love, and joy, and recognize that God has a plan and purpose for each and every one of us. About The Plans I Have For You Journal: The journal ... Read the Post...
When Things Fall Apart
Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 When things fall apart, we tend to want to curl up in the corner and give up. I know sometimes it seems as though things will never change or get better. Will my marriage ever get better? Will we ever get out of debt? Will my children ever listen to me? Will I ever find a job I like? Will I ever lose ... Read the Post...
God is Calling You
God is calling you back to Him away from the little distractions that steal your gaze. He wants you to seek His face. He wants you to be in constant communion with Him, always relying on Him. He wants you to believe Him, to trust in Him. He wants more of you. Can you hear Him? God is calling out for more of you. He is jealous for you. He sees all the things you put before Him. He wants you to love Him as He loves you. ... Read the Post...
Take Better Pictures of Your Kids
What would you give to have a year of your family’s memories beautifully documented through photography? Do you want to take better pictures of your kids? As a mom blogger, I take a ton of pictures everyday. My kids are always doing something super important, silly or cutesy that I just have to capture. If you are a parent, you know it as well as I do, we only have this small window with these special tiny beings that ... Read the Post...
The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer is…
Merry Christmas (eve) everyone! I am so beyond blessed by all of you. Thank for being a reader of Kingdom First Homeschool through the good, the bad, the plentiful and the dry spells lol. I have been blogging since 2009 and oh what a journey it has been. God has blessed me so much through my little corner of the blogging world. I've made some amazing friends along the way. It's Christmas right?! A time to give and spread ... Read the Post...
Disney Frozen – Anna’s Icy Adventure Chapter Book
🎶Do you want to build a snowman🎶? Hahaha.. Sorry I couldn't help myself. If we had snow I would build one. Disney Frozen... We love it! I would have to say this is one of our all time Disney favorites. Great characters and wonderful story line. And as Disney is well known for, awesome animation. Olaf was the cutest ever! ☃ But I'm not writing this to tell you about the movie. Did you know they have a ... Read the Post...
Let it Snow Free Printables
Free Printables! Yes Please! Click the image that you like and download it - Print it - Frame it- Give it as a Gift! Head over to my Etsy Shop ByKingdomDesign all through December use the coupon code HOLLYJOLLY15 and save an extra 30% off already low prices. We have lots of inexpensive last minute instant digital gifts. Like our Facebook Page so you don't miss a single freebie or resource. ... Read the Post...
Keep Your Timeline Forever with this Facebook Photo book
Today I am so excited to introduce to you David. He lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife Carly and their three sons, Evan, Ryan and Collin. David and his partner, Casey started this sweet idea called Social Yearbook. A brilliant way to keep our timeline in a forever keepsake. I just know you are gonna love this. Check it out. Over the last few years, I’ve been using Facebook as a means of sharing my life and my ... Read the Post...
Holiday Gift Guide – Best Gifts for Kids
Check out what I think are some of the best gifts for kids Giving that one gift that you know will be a blessing can be quite stressful. A lot of people actually get gift giving anxiety. I know, I've been there and I still fight it every year. We don't usually have a lot of money to spend on gift giving besides our tight-knit family. But one year I would just love to get everyone I know something. Not to impress them, ... Read the Post...
4 Ways to Keep CHRIST in Christmas
Christmastime is becoming more and more stressful in the world today. With the focus being deterred to Santa, parents spending thousands of dollars on gifts, and all you hear from kids is-what will I get for Christmas this year? Unfortunately, we often forget the reason why we celebrate-- Jesus! Here are 4 ways you and your family can keep Christ in Christmas! Give God your time. Pray, meditate in His word. This ... Read the Post...
100’s of Popular Books for Tweens (8-12)
Do you have a reluctant reader on your hands? Reluctant readers are usually reluctant because they identify reading with schoolwork. Finding popular books for kids is a must. As tablets and gaming is ever increasing, reading seems to be on the decline. In our house, reading used to be a chore, but since we have been spending a lot more time at the library this year, I all of a sudden have thriving readers in my ... Read the Post...
Parenting in a Digital Age – Limiting Screen Time
Parenting in a digital age can be frustrating and pretty tricky at times. Constant worry about what your kids may be exposed to with one wrong click, battling them to listen whilst playing their games or limiting screen time, making sure they aren't spending too much time staring at a screen. {sigh} A lot of people even say that technology is harmful to our kids. What do you think? Do you think it is unhealthy for kids ... Read the Post...
I’m Happy for You (Sort Of… Not Really) Book Giveaway
Do you often catch yourself gritting your teeth while saying... I'm Happy for you? Lately I've become aware of this in my home. My oldest daughter is constantly comparing herself and her life with everyone around her and to those on TV. She hates her hair, her clothes aren't good enough, she thinks she's fat... Really? She's 9! Ugh! The list goes on.... My motto for her is Choose Happy. I find myself reminding her ... Read the Post...