Enjoy a Fresh Start with this four-part series. 1. Taking Care of Me2. Sabbath and Rest3. How to Change4. Your Marriage For many of us 2020 seems like a blur. We had great ambitions for growth during the last 12 months, but somewhere between social distancing, confusion, and complete shock, goals were replaced with ...
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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
Christmas Pretzel Bites and Poem
I love simple, kid-friendly recipes that provide ample amount of learning opportunities. Christmas Pretzel Bites are just that. Supplies Pretzels - I use the twist pretzels, but you may use round or square shapes as well.Rolos or Hershey Kisses - Rolos add caramel to the deliciousness or use a variety of Hershey Kiss (except for ...
Giveway Winner: Miss PattyCake Christmas Bundle
Thank you to all who entered to win the Miss PattyCake's Christmas Bundle shared in this week's post. Out of 143 entries, the randomly chosen winner is: Entry #99 – Danique J (email Dqgraham@...) Danique J., please contact me within 24 hours using the winning email address. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Miss PattyCake ...
Giveaway: Miss PattyCake’s Christmas Review
In my 10 years of having a home full of babies and preschoolers, my ears were exposed to a plethora of preschool-geared DVDs. Some of the products were turned off, never to be used again. Others were solid at the core, but the delivery lacked quality. And then there were those products that my kids and I really enjoyed. If we would have had ...
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Party Ideas
Update: The holiday collection at ABCJesusLovesMe now includes a Happy Birthday Jesus Workbook to help you plan and enjoy a birthday party just for Jesus. Celebrate Jesus' birthday with fun activities, meaningful conversation, and yummy cake to help children ages 3-12 understand the significance of Jesus' birth. Create a new tradition with your ...
A Bed for Jesus: Countdown to Christmas for Little Ones
Through the generations, my family has developed many traditions. Watermelon on July 4th. Carving jack-o-lanterns at Halloween. Creating a chain of thanks at Thanksgiving. Baking sugar cookies in December and listening to a specific CD while putting up the Christmas tree. These fun traditions are the glue ...
Thanksgiving Bible Verses & Free Printables
Each morning this month my family is choosing a verse of thanksgiving to read in multiple translations. Such a wonderful reminder of God's blessings and His wonderful deeds. And I love how the different translations bring attention to various points of the Scripture. Below is a list of verses to use in your personal quiet time or to memorize ...
Thanksgiving Fingerprint Turkey Card
Our ABCJesusLovesMe family is one creative bunch! I love seeing the ideas shared in our Facebook Groups. A few years ago Olga shared this adorable Thanksgiving Fingerprint Turkey Card. Our group members went wild with possibilities. I caught up with Olga and asked if I could share the idea with you. She ...
6 Easy Thanksgiving Ideas to Teach Gratitude
Happy November! The month set aside to develop a heart of gratitude in your family. Because I know that time is precious, I want to provide you with six simple, no-fuss ideas to teach gratitude. Thanksgiving Song I love this simple idea because it requires no prep or supplies. Begin each meal with this Thanksgiving song based on the ...
How to Transition from a Picture to Adult Bible
I love the beauty and simplicity of picture Bibles. I cherished the cuddling and chubby little fingers turning the pages as I read with my young children. But there comes a time when children are ready to move past the minimal words and large illustrations to an adult Bible. But is it possible to make a smooth transition? Picture ...