Easter is a special time of year. It's so fun and exciting for kids, but I love to spend time reading about the meaning of Easter with them. I want to make sure they understand the reason we celebrate, not just colorful eggs and chocolate bunnies, but that they really know the true meaning of Easter and why we really celebrate the Easter … [Read more...]
Adorable Easter Craft – Spring Baby Chicks
Are you looking for a last minute DIY Easter craft you can actually do? Something that doesn't require a ton of time or obscure supplies? If you're like me, you waited till the last minute to decide, hey, lets do some Easter crafts together! And why not! Holidays are about spending time with family. Don't worry about perfection, but enjoy time … [Read more...]
Top Four Types of Books to Gift Kids
Books make wonderful, lasting gifts. Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts for kids, educational gifts to grow your home library, or educational books for your homeschool curriculum, books are always a good choice! Here are just a very few of our favorite books and a suggestion of types of books that make the best gifts for kids. Books Make … [Read more...]
Easy Thankfulness Crafts for Kids
Simple Thankfulness Crafts This is an easy craft to put together that teaches thankfulness and helps kids think positively and gratefully of the things they have in their lives during the Thanksgiving season. Lets raise up kind, caring, compassionate kids that appreciate all they have, from their home and belongings, to the family, … [Read more...]
Top Four Ways to Raise Grateful Kids
In our world of instant gratification and distraction, it can be hard for kids to take the time to realize how good they have it, how much they have, and to be grateful for it. And it can be hard for you as well, as a parent, to be an example of gratitude.For Thanksgiving this year I wanted to share tips that I have learned along the way in … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie That Looks Like it Took Hours, But Only Takes Minutes!
You're in-laws are coming over and you have no time to prepare a fancy meal, but still want to impress? Don't stress out! I have the solution! This is the easiest "homemade" chicken pot pie (you can barely call this one homemade, but no one has to know how easy it really was!) and it tastes great! Here's all you need, a few cans of soup, a … [Read more...]
Cocoa Frightening Facts! Choose Chocolate That Supports Cocoa Farmers #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters– Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post. Choose Better Chocolate Choose chocolate for those trick-or-treaters this … [Read more...]
Better than a Princess Doll- Inspirational Dolls that Give Back #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post. Want a doll that sets a good example for girls and is even inspirational? Looking for a … [Read more...]