If you’ve read our family’s story, then you know that my husband and I were each married once before we married each other. I haven’t written on marriage on the blog very often because to tell you the truth, I’ve thought that no one would want to read marital advice…
Hey there! A couple months back, this Outdoor Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt was quite a hit. Both with my kiddos and with all of you! As I was thinking about the winter weather, doing an Indoor Bible Scavenger Hunt seemed to be just the thing. Perhaps you live in…
Merry Christmas from our house to yours! This family photo isn’t the best- but it’s not the photographer’s fault! The fall day we scheduled to shoot, our crazy Ohio weather forecast was 56 and sunny. The only problem was that the forecast was totally wrong and the temperature was 32…
Does anyone else remember Wordless books from Sunday School? My mom carried a small cardboard one in her purse for a time when I was little. I was fascinated because the gold page was actually shiny gold and not just yellow. So what do the Wordless book and Christmas ornaments…
Hey there! Today I wanted to give you an updated scoop on Bible Apps for Kids. Even in just a few months, apps change and improve greatly. My first post on Bible Apps for Kids this year was in March and I outlined the five best Bible apps at…
While our family may still find a little time to do some joy journals, a thankful tree is a simple activity that can be used to collectively show thanks as a family. How to make a thankful tree? Hang on a sec. You have to know the backstory. I…
With the season of purposeful thanksgiving approaching this month, journaling is a great way to teach your child to be grateful! So I’ve gathered a few different approaches and wanted to encourage you on how to teach your child to journal thankfulness. 1. Consider the age of your child…
Hey there! Last week when I was dusting bookshelves, I counted the number of parenting books I own. Whew- there are a lot! I’m not sure if I fear totally messing up so I keep buying more in hopes that I won’t or what. On a more serious note, I…
Hey there! One more Fall Family project on the horizon for you! 🙂 Last week I introduced an Outdoor Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt and it has been super fun. I’m hoping to get more photos of your adventures, so please feel free to send those to me! While you’re out…
Hey Friends! Our family did a little pumpkin decorating over the weekend. We chose to keep things a bit simpler this year on the pumpkin side of the decorations. In place of carving and patterns (which for 6 can be a bit cumbersome. just a bit.), we chose to…
Last year I had the privilege of briefly interacting with Sally Clarkson, the author of several parenting books, two of which are: The Mission of Motherhood and the Ministry of Motherhood. Upon meeting Sally, I immediately knew that she had much to offer as a Titus 2 woman- someone who…
Why Moms Don’t Need Unions, a re-post A bit tired of the usual grind today, I found my motherly self at odds. Too many “Mo-oms” at once and my head aches. Do you think moms should form a union? Ask for overtime? Demand vacation pay? Request better health benefits? Do…
