I can’t take credit for this idea. I got it from a book I recently reviewed, Walk This Way: Ethics and Sanctification Lessons for Kids, but I thought it would make a cute April Fool’s Day joke. Trick your family members into thinking you are serving them a big yummy pan of brownies, when actuallyContinue Reading
Tic-Tac-Toe Easter Treat
Jellybeans and M&M’s are some of my family’s favorite Easter candies, as well as Peeps, of course. We are getting a little crafty with our candy this year and are making some Easter Tic Tac Toe treats. With some candy melts (or you could use frosting in a tube), you can transform a graham crackerContinue Reading
Help Your Teen Start Their Own Business
I’ll be honest, I’m not so sure my kids will be going to college. Some of them might, but it’s not an option I’m going to force them into or push on them. When I graduated from high school, it was just expected that the next step would be going on to college. So that’sContinue Reading
Unicorn Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
This peanut butter blossom cookie is one of my favorite cookies to make. I love all the color options that you can use for the sugar. We have young girls who are very eager to help in the kitchen. Most especially , our youngest one Lily. She enjoyed rolling each cookie dough into a ballContinue Reading
Journey Through the Bible with Your Kids w/ FREE Printable
My three youngest boys (ages 6, 6, and 4) and I just started a journey through the Bible. We are using various resources we already own – books, videos, and CDs. I’m also making up some simple copywork and adding in some activities and crafts to go along with our journey. I’m also going toContinue Reading
Make Way For Ducklings – Story Time Activities
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is the story time selection for March. Check out these cute and creative crafts, activities, and snacks that will make your story time fun and memorable! *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Duck Finger Puppets from I Heart Crafty Things Mallard Duck Handprint Craft from Crafty MorningContinue Reading
Simple Ways to Teach Kids to Live Like Christ
My husband and I were talking to our older kids recently about why we have certain rules for our family. One of the main reasons we want our kids to behave and follow our rules and guidance is for their safety. No parent wants anything to hurt or endanger their children. But another reason isContinue Reading
Simple Ribbon Bookmarks
National Reading Month kicks off each March with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. After you celebrate the life and work of this much-loved children’s author, perhaps by playing Dr. Seuss Bingo or making some green eggs and ham cookies, keep on celebrating by frequenting your local library, hosting a story time with friends, curling up with yourContinue Reading
The Best Books for Train-Loving Kids
Little boys and trains seem to go hand-in-hand. And I have five of them (boys, not trains). Well, really only three little ones now, and two big ones. Over the past 14 years we have had quite the collection of train gear – from toys and train tracks, to pretend play clothes and books. This postContinue Reading
The Birth Story of our 8th Baby
We were blessed with our last and final bundle of joy this past summer, but it has taken my six months to finish writing her birth story and get it posted. What can I say – having eight kids keeps a mama pretty busy! Eight is enough for our family and I feel like myContinue Reading
