All of this candy!!!! The do-not-waste-anything mentality inside of me won't let me throw it away. But seriously, I don't want my kids eating all of it. Heaven knows that I don't need it!! So, what do we do with it? I discovered a few ideas that I thought were perfect and wanted to pass along. Kindness Jar Fill a jar with ...
Exciting Changes for All Our Blog Subscribers
Boy have I been doing a lot of research this week! Why, you might ask? Because I want this blog and the ABC Jesus Loves Me website to be the best they can be for YOU! (Sorry for the capital shout but I am really excited about this!) I know that some of you have not been receiving the blog posts to your email. Some of you were ...
Pumpkin Fun
Fall is such a wonderful time of year with fun crafts, engaging activities, precious books to read, and delicious recipes. Here are just a few to get you started.Pictured below is a fun Shape Pumpkin to combine Halloween, pumpkins, coloring, visual perception, fine motor practice, and shape recognition. (Shoo, that is a lot of ...
A Precursor to the Thanks-Giveaway: Win a CD!
Find a teenage girl who doesn’t like the boys-band sound and you will have found a rare breed. There is just something about the tight harmony that draws in the females. Unfortunately, there aren’t many options with lyrics that don’t focus on the opposite sex and desire there of. That’s why I was pretty excited when I was asked ...
Making Envelopes from Hearts
Who knew that you can create an envelope out of a heart? I was intrigued when I first heard about it. After a simple Google search, I found that the idea is all over the internet. I knew that kids would be fascinated too. So I created a worksheet. Made pictures for you. And, added it to the 4 Year Curriculum for ...
How to Teach Children Their Sole Purpose in Life
source If you grew up in a church that discussed the Catechism, you probably have heard this question and answer stated several times. Q. What is the chief end of man? A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. While I didn't grow up under this practice of teaching, I wonder how my life would be different if this ...
Why was I Created?
source Ever wonder why God created people? It's one of the questions that Little Man has asked. If you kiddos haven't, they probably will soon. And, it's a good question. I mean...If God is God, and I believe He is, why would He create people? He could create absolutely anything His heart desires, so why people? Monday's post ...
Want to Know Why?
source How many times in my life have I asked that exact question? Sometimes in a whisper. Sometimes with tears rolling down my cheeks. Sometimes in anger, screaming out to God...why? Why was my sister killed just three weeks before her high school graduation? Why did Bubs require open heart surgery at just six days ...
Camping as a Family Tips and Lessons Learned Part 3
In the last post I shared tips and lessons that we have learned during our first year of camping. Today I will continue the list in attempt to help you avoid some of the mistakes we made! Read Part 1 of this series. 7) Relax My husband will laugh when he reads this because this is a hard one for me. I seriously try to control everything. ...
Camping as a Family Tips and Lessons Learned Part 2
It started as a joke actually. We were going to rent an RV and travel to the Grand Canyon. We've talked about it for years. It fit with our family goals and our love for the outside. One day out of boredom, my husband and I researched what it would cost to rent an RV and travel that distance. Sticker shock! Holy cow we had no idea it would ...