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It’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of school and sports practices, that we miss the opportunity to play. Discover some family fun with these bucket list ideas for fall! PARTY TIME We tease my mom because she can find a reason to celebrate anything. No matter how big or small, she […]
Teach your kids the fruit of the spirit from Galatians 5:22-23 with this printable 10 week workbook. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT”? One of the best pieces of advice I was given from a seasoned parent was to make the Fruit of the Spirit our family rules. At the time, […]
The Ultimate Family Summer Bucket List is ready for you to print! On a budget? Summer is the perfect time to find free stuff to do outdoors! SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME, SUMM-SUMM-SUMM-SUMMERTIME… I had a neighbor when I was young that my brother and I hung out with from dawn to dusk every day in the summer. […]
Learn from a few of my own mentors some tips on parenting when you’re trying to raise children with a Christian up-bringing. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. FIND A PARENTING MENTOR When I was pregnant with my first child, we were fortunate enough to have a church that […]
Get your free printable Spring Bucket List of fun, family-friendly activities to do this March through May with your kids. *Originally posted February 2021* GOOD-BYE WINTER! I don’t know about you, but I am DONE with this winter weather. After living through Snowvid last week here in Texas, I am ready to see some fresh […]
Read through the life of Jesus after his birth in Bethlehem to his ministry, death and resurrection in this Easter Story activity for kids! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. TEACHING THE EASTER STORY TO YOUR KIDS We spend a lot of time focusing on the birth of Jesus […]
Celebrate the holidays with your family as you connect traditions to God’s word and grow closer to your children with these worksheets for kids. WHY SHOULD WE CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS WITH OUR FAMILY? I love a reason to celebrate something. Dress up days at school, planning birthday parties and Christmas shopping excite me. I have been […]
Have you ever wondered what it means to “sponsor a child” in another country? It’s not as hard as you think, and it’s a great way to teach your children gratitude, service and humility. LEARNING TO GIVE TO OTHERS AS A CHILD I’m not sure why my parents decided to sponsor a child from Compassion […]
Count down the New Year with these 10 Family Activities!
Get cozy this winter with this printable list of family friendly bucket list ideas everyone will enjoy! I‘M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS… I grew up in Virginia which meant snow in the wintertime. I remember having two weeks of snow days built into our school year and still going over the limit. We had […]
Celebrate with this itinerary for 8 things to do on Christmas Eve and plan a special day for your family from breakfast to bedtime. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. CREATING CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITIONS Christmas Eve was always as special as Christmas morning itself to us as kids. That […]
Here are 5 ways to take some time to intentionally teach your children the story of the birth of Jesus in the Bible. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. REMEMBERING THE REASON FOR THE SEASON I asked my six year old daughter if she knew why we celebrated Christmas […]
Create a little Christmas movie magic with these 10 ideas for your next family night (plus a unique snack to go along—no cooking required!). *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. PLAN A CHRISTMAS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FOR KIDS Two things I love most: movies and treats. One thing I’m […]
Teach your children the Bible stories of creation through Jesus’ birth this Christmas using a Jesse Tree to focus on the true reason for the season. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. THE REASON FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON Christmas is my favorite time of year. The hot chocolate, the […]
Be intentional in how you celebrate the holidays this year by creating a Thanksgiving itinerary full of fun family activities! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. MAKE YOUR THANKSGIVING A DAY TO CELEBRATE Don’t let your Thanksgiving holiday be focused on a big meal and figuring out where everyone will […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving through teaching gratitude to your children by using these Bible verse activities about thankfulness. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more information. TEACHING GRATITUDE TO YOUR KIDS Thanksgiving is often overlooked as it squeezes in between candy-filled Halloween and the presents of Christmastime. A few years ago I […]
Find service projects for kids you can do together as a family this month to make a difference in the life of someone in need. TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN THE VALUE OF HELPING OTHERS When I was a child, my parents signed us up as a family to sponsor a child in Uganda. Every night at […]
It can be hard meeting moms to make new friends–especially transitioning from the working world to being a stay at home mom. Learn how I navigated loneliness in my own season of motherhood. FROM WORKING MOM TO STAY AT HOME MOM I taught second grade for four years. I was a working woman with my […]
Halloween at home this year? Plan a night to remember with these simple Halloween party activities for celebrating at home with your family. IS HALLOWEEN CANCELED? I’m trying to wrap my head around the fact that we’re still dealing with this pandemic and then the internet’s like So..are we going trick or treating this year? […]
Having your child interview their grandparent for Grandparent’s Day is the perfect way to let their legacy live on for generations to come. Print these freebies to help you get started. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. GRANDPARENTS DAY My grandma celebrated her 90th birthday this year. In quarantine. […]
Going back to school can be scary for kids as well as parents. Be intentional in preparing your family with a back to school year with prayer. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. GOING BACK TO SCHOOL I recently posted about changing our fearful mindset about our kids’ futures […]
Use this free printable kids’ activities play chart as a tool to teach your kids independence as a stay at home mom. WHY I MADE A PLAY CHART AS A STAY AT HOME MOM I used to stare at the clock until my husband came home hoping to give me a break from entertaining, disciplining […]
Feeling fearful for your kids? You’re not alone. Turn your worry-filled what-ifs into hope-filled dreams of what your kids can become when you focus on positive parenting by pointing them to Jesus. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. WORRYING ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN A few years ago, I watched my […]
Be intentional in celebrating the holidays this year by creating a 4th of July itinerary of events for food, family and fun! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY What a year. I have never lived through a more intense year politically than 2020. But […]
Being a new mom is hard. Here’s my personal advice for a new mom on how to get through the sleepless nights and new parenting fears. THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING A NEW MOM Motherhood. It’s hard. The idea of being the perfect mother is just that: an idea. Not a reality. But that’s okay. Too […]
Giving your kids chores is a great way to teach them the value of serving others, working as a team and learning responsibility. I JUST CLEANED THAT I know personally that when my house is a disaster, it stresses me out. Many times when I’m anxious, I’ll go around and straighten up to feel a […]
Celebrate Dad with these 15 simple and fun activities for kids (plus free Father’s Day notes!) to make him feel special. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. HONORING YOUR PARENTS A friend once told me that she grounded her kids if they didn’t greet dad at the door when […]
When life starts to get hectic, is to slow down and go back to the basics. Find out how being present in the moment benefits your family. ALL KINDS OF MOMS I used to be THAT mom. The mom with a curriculum for her toddler. I finished four years of teaching before I had my […]
For many moms, parenting is a lonely place to be. Be encouraged in this Christian parenting book, Navigating Motherhood, and know that you never alone! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclaimer for details. THE NAVIGATING MOTHERHOOD CLASS My first pregnancy was rough. I threw up for 30 weeks and experienced almost […]
Don’t let routine fly out the window! Sticking to a summer schedule with this free kid schedule template that will actually make your days easier. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER By now, you’ve probably learned that routine is helpful for your kids during those […]
This Mother’s Day, do something that takes care of you, mama! I show you my favorite ways to pamper yourself and focus on self care. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO YOU! Hey mama, you did it! You made it through the weirdest year of […]
Instead of an End of the School Year Party, give your child something to look forward to this month as schools wrap up with a First Day of Summer Party. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. CELEBRATE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A FIRST DAY OF SUMMER […]
Be intentional in celebrating the holidays this year by creating an Easter itinerary for food, family and fun activities! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. CELEBRATING EASTER It still amazes me that my daughter believes that a giant bunny breaks into our house each year and leaves her a […]
Be intentional in celebrating the holidays this year by creating St Patrick’s Day activities itinerary for food, family and fun activities! *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. CELEBRATE WITH THESE ST PATRICK’S DAY ACTIVITIES Part of my switch to more intentional living was to put family events on the […]
Be intentional in how you celebrate the holidays this year by creating a Valentine’s Day itinerary for food, family and fun activities! CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE KIDS THIS YEAR For many of us, it’s hard to get a sitter. Don’t let it put on a damper on your romance! In fact, use this as […]
Bring your family together by creating goals that define what you want to look like as a family. Get your free template printable here. FINDING A MENTOR A few years ago I was lucky enough to find an amazing “Mom group” with mentors that helped me tremendously as a parent. Finding a mom that’s a […]
No snow? No problem! Create your own snow day with these cozy ideas for fun winter activities for families. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure for details. NO SNOW? NO PROBLEM! One of the things I miss most about living on the east coast are the snow days. We would get […]
An interview with my sister on having a child with Type 1 Diabetes and what she learned about trusting God in difficult times. *This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more information. SHARING YOUR STORIES Since struggling with Lyme, I’ve realized more and more the power of sharing your story. I […]
Print these 4 free seasonal bucket lists for your family and enjoy new ideas and activities during winter, summer, spring and fall! ENDING THE BOREDOM STRUGGLE WITH FAMILY BUCKET LISTS Now that my kids are in school, it’s not as difficult for them to find something to do. Yes, they still have their moments, but […]
Parents have a unique challenge during this time. I offer some encouragement and tips if you have to stay at home with kids. *Originally published March 2020* SO THIS WEEK’S BEEN…DIFFERENT. It started out fun with spring break and a family trip to New Mexico, but as soon as we arrived, my Lyme flare up […]