Holiday and vacation road trips don't have to be filled with frustration, boredom, and anger. Put the DVD's away and use your imagination! Padiddle (A Nighttime Game) This is a game we played in college but can be super fun with a family. When you see a car with only one working headlight say "Padidde" and tap the roof or dashboard. Whomever ...
Impressing on Children
Collection of Christmas Ideas to Keep Christ the Center
Google "Christmas ideas for kids" and you will find 65,500,000 hits - literally. Just the thought of searching through a few of these makes me feel overwhelmed. So, I have made it easy for you. I have shared links to our favorites and you can decide which ones you want to explore further. Activities Lego Christmas Activity: Impress Christ ...
Cathy Duffy Reviews ABCJesusLovesMe
I know this isn't a normal blog post day, but I just have to share! ABCJLM just received a review from Cathy Duffy. If you are unfamiliar with Ms. Duffy, she is one of the best known and respected voices in curriculum. And she just gave ABCJLM a glowing review! "ABC Jesus Loves Me is a truly comprehensive curriculum. It should satisfy those who ...
An Example of a Teachable Moment
A few evenings ago I caught Peanut (5) singing a silly childhood song about trick-or-treating, smelly feet, and underpants. (I'll give you a moment while you sing it too.) While bordering on unappropriateness, it is a song that has been sung by children for many generations around Halloween because of its catchy lyrics and simple sing-song ...
What Gospel Parenting Looks Like {Giveaway}
Between personal readings and reviews, I have read a plethora of parenting books. So many that I rarely read new publications. Yet one grabbed my attention. And I am very thankful that I agreed to review it. Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family is the newest release by author and speaker Paul Tripp. Unlike ...
Bible Stories vs. Memory Verses: The Ultimate Faith Face-off!
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Leading Your Child to Salvation
Two weeks ago the most amazing, humbling, beautiful thing happened in our home. Our baby (Peanut - age 5) realized his need for God's help, forgiveness, and grace. He prayed and told God that he didn't want to live his way anymore; he wants to live God's way. Praise the Lord, my son is now my brother in Christ! As a parent, this is the most ...
Creating a Preschool Notebook
Wondering what to do with your little one's art and writing masterpieces? Check out this idea from 2013. With four littles in our house, our refrigerator is not big enough to hold all of the artwork and handwriting papers. I needed someway to showcase and organize the learning our children were doing during preschool time. The ...
A Precious Gift: Scripture Memory {Giveaway}
Last week on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group, Allison shared Memory Verse printables that she created to help her family learn verses. I loved what she posted and asked if she would explain more. Here is what she shared: What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. Psalm 56:3 I just typed this verse from memory, the words ...
Tips to Taking a Smoky Mountains Family Vacation
Last week I began a two-week series of taking family vacation to the mountains. I shared about the Rocky Mountains and our visit to the Colorado Springs areas. This week we will travel to the other side of the US to some mountains the appear to be smoking! After reading an article in a travel magazine, the Smoky Mountains were added to my ...