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...
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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...
Get Paid to Shop Online
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Me neither...;-( Seems like I'm always running way behind every year. What would you say if I told you that you can get paid to do your Christmas shopping? Yep this is no joke. Get paid to shop online. Christmas shopping at the stores has become so overrated and exhausting. No parking, long checkout lines, out of items, pushy people and the list goes on and on. Ugh! I ... Read the Post...
Truth in the Tinsel: an Advent Experience for Little Hands
Advent starts soon, do you have anything planned to do with your kiddos this year? Make it meaningful and memory filled. Leading them through the scriptures in a fun and exciting way. With all the distractions and busyness of Christmas, this will be a great activity to bring the focus back to the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Truth in the Tinsel: an Advent Experience for Little Hands is a best-seller! Over 40,000 families ... Read the Post...
Miracles From Heaven Movie
Miracles From Heaven Movie A young girl suffering from a rare digestive disorder finds herself miraculously cured after surviving a terrible accident. Based on the book 'Miracles from Heaven' by Christy Wilson Beam. I believe in miracles. I've seen plenty in my life. I love that God is always spreading His love through what we call the miraculous. To Him it's just another day of showing us His love and mercy. For ... Read the Post...
The River of Life – Staying in God’s Current
In the river of life, some people tend to just pick up their feet and allow the current of the world and life to carry them, tossing them to and fro through torment and tragedy. Never knowing where they are or why, lost and confused, lonely and empty. It is our calling as Christians to reach out and grab them to help them find their way up river. Staying in God's Current When we plant our feet and no longer allow ... Read the Post...