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...
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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...
NIV Bible for Teen Girls: Growing in Faith, Hope, and Love
I Love. Love. Love. Bibles. I get giddy like a school girl when I get a new one. I love to read and I love books of all kind, but bibles are by far my fave!! So when the new Zondervan NIV Bible for Teen Girls arrived at my house I was soooo excited. Excited to check it out, Excited to share my findings with you and SUPER DUPER Excited to give one away to one of my amazing readers! Yep! That's right! One of you will get ... Read the Post...
Super Cute Fall Tree Craft for Kids
You're gonna love this easy fall tree craft for kids! This was one of our favorite crafts ever! It was so much fun! We love doing crafts around here, especially fall crafts. We found this one over at 1+1+1=1. Supplies needed: Brown Paint Paper Towel Tubes Any Color of Construction Paper (1 Piece per tree) Scissors Glue or Paste Assortment of Fall Leaves How to Make the Fall ... Read the Post...
5 Ways to Start Your Day Right
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. ~Mother Teresa We've all done it, started the day flying by the seat of our pants, playing catch up all day long. Wondering why it feels like we just ran a marathon and at the end of the day with nothing to show for it? To start your day off right, I have found these 5 surefire ways to get your day off to a great start. 1. Tidy Up Before ... Read the Post...
The Biggest Story Review
The Biggest Story was seriously one of the most brilliantly beautiful books I've ever seen! It is stunning! It is filled with bright colors, beautiful pictures, sturdy pages. Not too many words on each page, so it will hold the attention of even the smallest listener. Definitely going to be a great addition to our growing collection of awesome books. A Look Inside This is a beautifully written story bible. It is broken ... Read the Post...
When You Can’t Sleep – Attack of the Foreboding Thoughts
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night, wide awake and you just can't get back to sleep? Lately, like the past couple months this has been my dilemma. It happened to me this morning actually, which I know had a lot to do with cramps, and high winds. But most of the time, I am just awake for no apparent reason. Why can't I sleep? I've never had trouble sleeping before. I've always had trouble not sleeping, ... Read the Post...
Free Trial: Online Typing Course for Kids
Add this to your child’s curriculum this year!!! I started a free trial of typekids with my 7 year old recently. This online typing course for kids gave us the first 3 courses free. We liked it, of course anything new is difficult, but I think this would be a good fit for her if I were to purchase it. Seems to be easy to follow, detailed instructions with a pleasant instructor to walk you through everything. You can ... Read the Post...
DIY Arts and Crafts Recipes
I don't know about yours, but my kids love to create lots and lots of arts and crafts. So it can get a little pricey and nearly impossible to keep the supplies stocked up. With a little prep time, and ingredients you may already have in your pantry, you can save money by making your very own play dough, finger paint, and flubber just to name a few. Then you can use em' in your super fun craft projects as much as you ... Read the Post...