I came across one of my parenting blog posts originally published February 2, 2011. Boy, a lot has changed in 11 years. You'd think with a home full of preteens and teens that an old post wouldn't apply to my life anymore. But reading it, I found myself holding my breath for a split second as the Holy Spirit reminded me that the same truths God ...
What is Love?: Ideas to Teach Children
Love. During the month of February, you can find the word on mugs, t-shirts, candy, and even written on your coffee by the local barista. We tell our spouses we love them. We command our children to love others with their words and actions. God tells us He is love. But what is love? Strictly an emotion? A passing feeling? A specific ...
Redeeming Love Movie Review
I do not typically share blog posts on Thursdays, but I feel compelled to share this movie review now due to the importance of the information. Please share with others. This week I had the opportunity to prescreen the much-anticipated Redeeming Love movie. In theaters on Friday, January 21st, this movie is based on the bestselling novel by ...
Valentine’s Day Activities to Teach Love
It wasn't even Christmas Day and the local shopping center cleared its shelves getting ready for the next holiday. And now that my Christmas decorations are down, I will follow suit and start thinking about Valentine's Day. While the holiday is filled with chocolate, roses, and sappy cards, Valentine's Day provides a wonderful opportunity to ...
How to Pray Scripture {Free Printables}
God is a personal and relational God. He desires for every believer to talk with Him, particularly through the act of prayer. We know this and it sounds so simple. Yet, why is prayer so difficult sometimes? Maybe you don't feel adequate to pray because it's never been modeled for you, or you've never been taught how to pray. Then there ...
The BIG Reveal
Last week we promised a big announcement - exclusively to you! And I couldn’t be more excited to share. Before I do, let me give you a little background info. A few months ago the name of this blog - Our Out-of-Sync Life - was changed to Parenting to Impress. The changes to the logo, URL, and color palette paved the way for ...
Shhh! It’s a Surprise.
Something brand new is coming to our ABCJesusLovesMe and Parenting to Impress community!! We have been diligently working behind the scenes for months, and it is nearly ready. And we just know you are going to love it! A select Launch Group was created earlier this month to provide feedback and share ideas as we prepare to launch ...
Candy Canes at Christmas
There is just something about candy canes and Christmas. Even if you don't love eating them, the spiral thick and three-thin stripes are the epidemy of the holidays. According to the National Confectioners Association, candy canes are the No. 1-selling non-chocolate candy during the month of December! The Origin of the Candy ...
Create Craft Stick Christmas Trees
Every year that passes, my love grows for the handmade items that my children made during their preschool and early-elementary years. Whether it was a fabric handprint ornament, Handprint and Footprint Calendar, or fingerprint lights, I can see in my mind their little pudgy fingers diligently working to get the crafts just the way that they ...
Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
It isn't Christmas without the smell of cinnamon filling the air! That's one reason I love creating Applesauce Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments. Simple enough for kids to make and perfect to hang on a Christmas tree, give away, or add as décor to a gift. So, grab the ingredients and your favorite kiddos, and let's make some ...