"Why are you yelling?" "Turn down your voice." "Talk quieter." Are you always saying these things? Or is it just me? Bubs must be reminded of this ALL OF THE TIME! (Did I just yell that statement?) Not long after he was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), I ...
Finding the Balance
Source I am continually struck by the need for balance. Life is all about finding the balance in time, money, emotions, activities...and the list goes on. Taking the scales too far one way on any subject will create problems. Go to church too much vs. not go enough. Eat too many calories vs. not eat enough. Play with my ...
Review: Lily’s Easter Party: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs
Click here to view the updated post: Resurrection Eggs Discover a plethora of FREE Easter activities for the whole family on the ABCJesusLovesMe website! Thank you to Zonderkidz for allowing me to review this book. ...
How to Marbleize Paper with Kids
I have heard the term "marbleize" but I didn't know what it meant. In some research online I found beautiful creation by Martha Stewart and others. But when I saw supplies of liquid acrylic paints and methyl cellulose, I knew that this was a craft that was beyond my abilities and supply cabinet. But then I found a website ...
Is Your Offer to Help a Cop Out?
source Pin It The Christian thing to do when someone sees a brother or sister in the valley is to say, "Please call me if you need anything." Or, "Let me know what I can do to help." It is meant to be a kind gesture, showing love and care. I have said this exact thing many times before. The same statements have been added ...
Giveaway & Review: What’s in the Bible DVD #10
Pin It Our family has been waiting so long for this video! After nine videos covering the Old Testament, the Good News that has been promised is finally here! (Read my past reviews on the "What's in the Bible?" videos.) I have to admit that Volume #10 was not as I expected. This is not a negative but just not what I expected. Based upon ...
Review: Women’s Bible Studies
Pin It Disclaimer: There are parts of these devotionals that do not align with my theological beliefs. As with all books, I encourage you to read each sentence using the Bible as your guide for truth. If questions arise, I advise you study the subject for yourself by doing a word study. In God Loves Moms: Twelve ...
Veggie Tales Kids Bible
Pin It Now that our kiddos are getting older, we are moving away from the children's Bibles and on to the elementary-aged kids Bibles. The difference is that the children's Bibles paraphrase scripture where the elementary Bibles use actually scripture. The VeggieTales Bible is one of the newest elementary Bibles available. And, I ...
Craft: Fish Plate
Pin It Super simple! Here is another fish craft to be used with Creation, fish books, or other Bible stories. Fish Plate: Cut a triangle out of a paper plate to make a fish's mouth. Glue the triangle on the back of the paper plate to make the fish's tail. Glue on squares of tissue paper, color, or paint. Add a ...
Help for Anger Management #6
A couple of weeks ago I featured a week-long series in which I shared little nuggets of wisdom that I gleaned from Julie Ann Barnhill's book She's Gonna Blow!: Real Help for Moms Dealing with Anger. Today I want to share another practical tips to use in your own life. Wisdom Point #6 - So many times I mentally review my job ...