While the holidays are filled with anticipation and fun, there is so much more than food, football, and parades to each of them. In our blog series, Thanksgiving Traditions, I am sharing ideas of my own and from the ABCJLM family that will help you leave a legacy while keeping Jesus the focus of the holiday ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: Tablecloth of Thanks
For some time I have been pondering how to create a "Blessings" monument much like Noah (Genesis 8:20) and other men did in the Old Testament. A way to remember the blessings God has provided our family along the way. I think I have found it. The Tablecloth of Thanks is another Thanksgiving idea that I found scattered ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: 8 Fun Thanksgiving Treats from Pinterest
Have you seen all of the fun Thanksgiving treats on Pinterest? Super cute and several are easy to make. I wanted to combine these ideas and provide you with links to the directions. Thanksgiving Teepee Cupcakes Using a cake mix, sugar cones, pretzels, melted chocolate, and sprinkles, you too can create these adorable teepees. This idea ...
Thanksgiving Traditions: Turkey of Thanks
Pin It Aren't these turkeys cute? I found a picture for Toilet Paper Roll Turkeys on Pinterest from AllKidsNetwork.com. While using the basic design, the kids and I made them our own using paint and a brad. Academically we focused on mixing colors and Biblically we discussed being thankful. ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: The Latest
Pin It Earlier this week, I began a blog series called "Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate" which shares the story of our eight-year-old son, Bubs. I encourage you to begin with Tuesday's post.The combination of Bubs, Little Man, and life began to eat away at my energy, emotions, and spiritual state. I was beyond rational. Looking back, I ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: How Many More?
Yesterday, I began sharing Our Story of diagnoses and therapy. If you missed yesterday's post, I encourage you to read it first to understand the full story. Kindergarten was a big change. First, I drove into town at least once a day and Bubs was not at home seven hours out of the day. I was amazed at how the breaks each day allowed me to have ...
Another Diagnosis Added to Our Plate: The Beginning
I woke up this morning with so much on my mind. Once again, I was mentally writing blog posts. I have found that blogging helps me process through my thoughts and I can only pray that God will use our story and my processing time to bless you. If you are in your own circle of disorders, I pray that you will find ...
What To Do with All the Candy?
After Halloween, there is a big question floating in the air. "What are we going to do with all of this candy?" Other than rotting teeth and giving all children a sugar high, nothing good could can come from all this sugar. Or can it? Here are a few character education ideas: Tithe it. Create a Kindness Jar. Send it to ...
Guest Post: How to Teach Children Tough Bible Stories
Guest Post by Tauna: Our preschool co-op is three mommies who rotate teaching and hosting responsibilities. It's really fantastic. Last week, I was assigned the story of when Jesus forgives the adulterous woman. I looked through AAALLLL my children's Bibles and similar resources and found exactly zero representations of that story. It's ...
Review: Do You Know What’s In the Bible?
Beanbags? Check. Double chair for Mommy and Daddy to snuggle? Check. TV and DVD player? Check. Popcorn? Double check. (Actually, quadruple check because it takes four bags to get us through one movie!) Add a DVD and you have a coveted Family Movie Night. And if it is a What's in the Bible? DVD, you have a win-win situation for all! Buck ...