Do you ever feel like the holidays quickly become consumed with commercialism instead of the Christ-centered Christmas you envisioned? I’ve so been there. Not that long ago, I found myself feeling this exact frustration. Every year I’d have the best of intentions. I’d run with open arms into all things pumpkin. My dreams were filled with falling leaves, treasured family…
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Our Favorite Ideas for a Christ-Centered Christmas
Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt (with Free Printable)
Looking for a simple, but meaningful way to celebrate the holidays? You’ll love this free Christmas lights scavenger hunt printable and family fun idea! “Everybody in the car,” I shouted. “It’s time for our first annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt!” My heart was giddy with excitement for what was to come. The kids had been neatly tucked into bed for…
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Single Mom Devotional: Encouragement for Christmas
The corny tune blared loudly over the PA system as we stood in line behind what seemed like hundreds of shoppers. With four kids in tow, I hadn’t set out to accomplish anything more than to purchase much-needed toilet paper… and my patience with the circumstances was growing ever thin. Shopping carts crammed full with toys and treats lined the…
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76 super simple Thanksgiving and Christmas Activities
You don’t have to separate Thanksgiving and Christmas activities from school, you can do both! You’ll love these 76 awesome Christmas activities.I don’t know about you, but November and December can be tricky when it comes to education. We want to do special Thanksgiving and Christmas activities to celebrate the holidays and make memories, and yet somehow we still need…
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Fall Family Game Night
The concept of the fall family game night is simple. We have one goal: spend time together, laugh, act crazy, and create memories. There is something so beautiful about fall. Maybe it’s the crisp air, the simmering apple cider, or the harvest of gorgeous pumpkins. Whatever it is, fall is deemed a favorite season by many, my family included. It’s just…
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How to Host a Blessings Party: Gratitude Activities that Give Back
Have you ever thought about hosting a blessings party to help your family focus on others? Probably not, but you’re going to love this idea… When I taught in the public school, parties were all the rage. Haha. We had one for just about any occasion we could think of. Homeroom moms would come in with cute crafts, fun food,…
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Teaching Boys About Sexual Purity from a Biblical Perspective
We sat together on the couch. Me with a book in hand, sharing a tale of a runaway train, and my boy, with his hands in his pants. All at once my palms grew sweaty and my heart beat rapid. I knew this day was coming. I knew that there was an extremely perverse culture out there chasing after him with its lustful destruction….
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Why Every Parent Needs to Talk About Christian Sex Education Early
I lost my virginity at age 12. Now before you get all judgmental, I want you to hear the story. You see, I was a “good” Christian girl with no intentions of ever breaking any rules. I made straight A’s, went to church three times a week, and had a great relationship with my family. In fact, following rules made…
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Gratitude for Kids: Thankfulness Activities You’ll Love
Looking for gratitude for kids ideas? I’m sharing 3 simple steps, plus thankfulness activities, thankfulness books, and other resources. Have you ever met someone who was literally grateful for every single thing? My friend Debby is like that. She verbally speaks thanksgiving over the little annoyances in life just as much as the really hard things. In fact, she is…
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Creative and Fun Kids Devotions For The Whole Family
One of my favorite childhood memories was the summer I learned 1 John 4:7-21. There were 1000s of teens all gathered under a giant white tent on Panama City Beach to learn more about Christ. Each night before the speaker would preach, there was a series of skits. This particular year involved Bob, a broom dressed up as a person, and…
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A Simple Plan For Homeschool Assessment By Grade Level
Homeschool assessment and scantron tests are NOT one in the same. Let me teach you simple and effective ways to document growth without the tears! My first experience with homeschooling was not at all what most people would expect. I was a classroom teacher in the local public schools and my friends had reached out for help. In the state…
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Easy Kid’s Birthday Ideas For Every Age
These easy kid’s birthday ideas will knock their socks off and create memories they will never forget! Traditions you can start today! I think my love for traditions stems from childhood. Growing up, we didn’t have much. Money was tight and my momma worked multiple jobs to support our little family. BUT I don’t remember it that way. I remember…
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Dear Children, I’m glad life is messy
Recently I came across a post on Facebook where a friend was asking for advice on teenage boys and dating. Her question was simple: “Do you let your teen girls text guys first or do you tell them to wait to be pursued?” Having teenage daughters and a tween boy, my curiosity was piqued. As I browsed through dozens of…
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6 Ways to Help Kids See God’s Provision
The day was ordinary. Down the hall, I could hear the buzz of children happily playing and the hum of the washing machine busily making things clean. There was no reason to expect any hint of turmoil until I stepped in it. Purple goo oozed between my toes and onto my pant legs. A million scenarios flashed before my mind….
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Reclaiming your life from the grip of circumstances
I remember so clearly the day my husband moved in with his new girlfriend. I remember it not for the particular details of the moment, but for how it threatened to destroy me. Although shock held my tears captive as his brake lights faded in the distance, my heart was exploding from the pressure. I could literally feel the waters…
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My Secret Recipe for Easy Homeschool Math
I have a confession to make. Math is not my thing. Actually, to be more precise, numbers give me hives. I hate balancing a budget, would rather get a root canal than think about taxes, and have probably paid more for an item because I didn’t take the time to calculate the real savings. (I know. *gasp* Aren’t you ashamed…
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Time Hacks for Homeschoolers
Do you ever feel like time is a 4-letter word? I think it’s safe to say that most homeschool moms have a hate-hate relationship with time; there’s simply never enough of it! Our plates are full with household cleaning duties, lessons to teach, kids to feed, and so much more. I find that most moms are frustrated by this elusive…
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Teaching Kids to Guard Their Hearts
I remember when I first became a mom. Despite poring over dozens of parenting books and listening to countless hours of advice from friends, I found out really fast how WRONG I was about pretty much everything I thought I knew. I quickly learned that if I had any hope of attempting to go potty alone and get a hot…
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Why God Gave You Siblings (Fostering Sibling Love)
Visit our Sibling Rivalry Help Center for more help fostering sibling love. Since the beginning of time, the family has been under attack. In fact, Satan’s primary agenda is to destroy Christians through the breakdown of families. I believe this is the primary reason sibling love is rarely on the list of adjectives we’d use to describe the relationship our…
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Why Are My Kids Fighting (after all I’ve tried)
Visit our Sibling Rivalry Help Center for more help with kids fighting. Are your kids fighting… STILL? Yeah, I’ve been there too. In fact, every parent struggles with this. You’re not failing. You just need a change in perspective and some tools in your belt. It’s time we face the truth about why our kids struggle to get along and…
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Lessons learned from the dandelion thorns in life
“We have to stop NOW, Mom.” The urgent plea came as I searched for a safe place to pull over alongside the highway. Once again, there would be no time to find a suitable exit. An air of annoyance filled the car along with a sense we truly might not ever get to our destination at this pace, as this…
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