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
10 Best Educational Apps for Toddlers
I remember when I was pregnant with my son and I was dead-set on following the recommendation that he get no screen time until he turns 2. I thought I would be so good about the whole media-free parenting that he’d get to two years old and go, “what’s that?” Unsurprisingly, that didn’t happen. ThatContinue Reading
5 Fun Construction Books for Kids
My eyes glaze over, and I fight the urge to start rhythmically bumping my head against the wall. Reading the same book over and over again to an enthusiastic child is enough to kill the joy of even the most bookish mama. When a kid is obsessed, they are really obsessed! It ‘s like Beezus and Ramona.Continue 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
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Last year, my Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs recipe did really well on Pinterest. It was pinned 30.7 k times! It is one of my popular post. I am guessing that I am not the only one who loves using my crockpot and appreciate an uncomplicated meal. A meal that my family will surely love and easyContinue 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
3 Strategies to Strengthen Sibling Relationships
I was vacuuming the other day and really enjoying the “quiet” that comes with that task. You know what I mean: by drowning out all the noise in a busy household, I could get a few minutes of mindless peace. Or not. Slowly but surely above the low, loud hum, I heard an unmistakable crescendo:Continue Reading
Thumb Print Clay Diffusers
Happy Valentine’s Day! I stink at Valentine’s Day. I never know what to give my dearest husband, so his gift usually ends up being some awkward card. My kids, on the other hand, spend weeks creating all manner of Valentine’s Day crafts. I’m sure the intention is to give them to my husband and I onContinue 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
