No one wants the power to go out but it does happen occasionally and you never know when it’ll happen. That’s why you should always be prepared, just in case. Power outages are one of those things that you don’t think too much about until it happens. Then you realize how much you miss havingContinue Reading
Top 10 Snow Themed Snacks & Treats for Kids
Where we live, we don’t get much, if any, snow during the winter months. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some fun snow themed snacks and treats. There are so many cute snow and snowman treats and snacks out there that it was hard to pick just ten. I decided to go with aContinue Reading
Creation-Based, Adventure Series for Kids & a GIVEAWAY
The Ranger Mike DVDs are here! The first two episodes of The Adventures of Ranger Mike are now available on DVD. The Ranger Mike DVDs are creation-based, real-life episodes (not animated). They are fun and educational, helping children learn about the amazing wildlife God created in an entertaining, memorable way. The creator of this series,Continue Reading
How to Sneak in One-on-One Time with Your Kids When You Are a Mom of Many
As a mom of many, I have to be extra intentional about spending one-on-one time with my kids. I have eight children, and with housework, homeschooling, and extracurricular activities, I barely have time to shower most days, let alone spend quality, one-on-one time with any of my kids. Because the season of life I am inContinue Reading
How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Story Time Activities
One of our favorite Christmas books (and movies) is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So it was a no-brainer to make it the book for this December’s story time! *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Paper Plate Grinch Craft from I Heart Crafty Things Grinch’s Heart Paper Plate Craft from Non-Toys GiftsContinue Reading
12 Must-Read Christmas Books for the Whole Family
Christmas is right around the corner! Are you as excited as I am? Or are you going crazy stressing yourself out? I am trying to remain calm and just enjoy this festive time. I love savoring this season with my family and making it as special as possible, instead of stressing about making it perfect.Continue Reading
Easy Chocolate Pretzel Fudge
I’m pretty sure chocolate and pretzels were made to go together! They are one of the best food combinations on the planet. With the Christmas season, also comes the baking season and season of treats. Fudge is one of the staple goodies I make this time of year. So I thought why not throw someContinue Reading
How to Afford the Holidays with a Large Family
Do you have a large family? It gets a little panicky when you realize how expensive large families can be around the holidays. As our family has grown over the years, I’ve learned how to handle Christmas in a much different way than I used to. If you have a large family or plan to some day,Continue Reading
A Book Series for Horse Lovers
I’m always on the lookout for good, wholesome books for my kids to read. So when Vicki Watson, the author of the Sonrise Stable series, contacted me about reviewing her books, I was definitely interested. The Sonrise Stable series is comprised of eight books. The stories within the pages of these books are about anContinue Reading
10 Free Christmas Activities the Whole Family Will Enjoy
I absolutely LOVE this time of year! I always get that warm fuzzy feeling around the Christmas holiday and can seriously celebrate for months. Ever since I was a little girl I could feel the magic and nostalgia of the Christmas season. Because Christmas is a special time for families I try to make theContinue Reading
