During this Christmas season, it is easy to lose sight of the precious little time that we have with our little ones. We get wrapped up in the busyness and forget about the blessings running around underfoot.Last night, I declared "Girls' Night." After supper, Sweet Pea and I headed behind closed doors and spent some quality time together. We hit ...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
The Crippled Lamb
We picked up the book Crippled Lamb (Max Lucado's Christmas Collections) by Max Lucado at the library. When I pulled it off the shelf to read, Bubs said "I won't like this book." Talk about judging the book by its cover! But as we read about this little lamb, Bubs' demeanor did a 180. I saw his face as he fell in love with the little lamb and ...
Give the Gift of Reading through a Magazine Subscription
Still need the perfect gift for a child in your life? Give the gift of reading. We currently receive the younger two of the magazines produced by the National Wildlife Federation. Our kids can't wait to sit down and read them as soon as the mailman brings them. You will not be sorry and the child you give these to will be very grateful! ...
Books: Gifts for Grandparents
My Mom found these books and feel in love with them. They are absolutely precious to give as a gift to grandparents or from grandparents to give to their grandchildren.My Grandpa and I, Board Book ...
Free $15 credit to Shutterfly!!!
Go here and follow the directions listed to get a free $15 credit from Shutterfly. And the credit doesn’t expire until July 2109! You can't go wrong! ...
Listen to the Christmas Story for Free – Created by Matthew West
Christian recording artist and author of 101 Ways to Give This Christmas Away, Matthew West is offering a free download of the Christmas story from Luke read by the singer/songwriter himself. You can also download a free copy of the Gospel of John in the New Living Translation. Here is the link: The Christ of Christmas Some ways this ...
Rush Hour Jr
Our OT introduced us to the game ThinkFun Rush Hour Jr. Although this game claims to be for ages 6-8, older four year olds should be able to do several of these mind games. The object is to get a car out of a traffic jam. Very fun and self entertaining! Makes a great birthday or Christmas gift for a PK or early elementary age child. One of the ...
Review: Berenstian Bears’ Christmas Tree
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree I was really excited when I received this book considering Christmas is less than 2 months away. Sadly, it just didn't do what I was hoping. As a typical Berenstain Bear book the illustrations are great and the message is good. But, I was disappointed with the delivery of the Christmas message. It is not a ...
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Guest Post: Book Review Room for a Little One
I love getting emails from you! Questions, comments, and suggestions help me help you! Anne sent me an email suggesting a Christmas book. Here is her review: Room for a Little One: A Christmas TaleThe kind ox is keeping warm in his stable by the inn. One by one, animals looking to get out of the cold come to his stable and he kindly invites ...