Amy at Traurigs In Training shares a fun turkey snack of table decoration! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin (with slightly healthier substitutes) Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 can of pumpkin or 2 cups homemade pureed (recipe here) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups of vegetable oil (I substituted coconut oil) 3 cups flour (I used 2 1/2 cups of ...
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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
Check Out “The Nativity Story” Pop-Up App
My kids love to play on my iphone. And I am sure yours do too! Typically they choose Angry Birds, Word World, or another game app on the rare occasion that I say yes. I was excited to add to their repertoire with them a new Christmas app called The Nativity Story. Where will baby Jesus be born? At the market? At ...
Create Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
Yet again Amy at Traurigs In Training has shared with us another fun Thanksgiving idea to do with our kids - Thanksgiving Napkin Rings. What I love about the Thanksgiving rings that a child can be involved in preparing for a Thanksgiving feast and serve others by setting the table! Print the Napkin Ring printable with color ink (pictured ...
A Countdown to Christmas Book List
On the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, Helen shared an idea that she found on Pinterest to wrap and read one book per day as a countdown to Christmas or for Advent. I love the idea! There is a plethora of wonderful children's books focusing on Christmas so I assumed that finding 25 quality books would be a cinch. But in my ...
“I am Thankful” Centerpiece Plate
Amy at Traurigs In Training shares another idea for Thanksgiving. What I love about this tradition is that it is simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to do. Supplies: - Mod Podge - porcelain plate that is "oven safe" - magazines - paint (optional: if you want to “tint” the Mod Podge after it dries) - permanent ...
Giveaway: Introduce the True Meaning of Christmas: The Sparkle Box
I realize it isn't December yet. I understand that Thanksgiving hasn't even past. But, I want to share this book with you because I want to give you ample amount of time to add this book to your home library. Yes, it is that good. Because I believe it is a great way to introduce the true meaning of Christmas, I ...
Giveaway Winner: 1 Girl Nation
Thank you to everyone who entered to win 1 Girl Nation. The winner is.... Kari Congrats! ...
Free Seeds Family Worship CD Download (No Longer Available)
I have tooted the horn of Seeds Family Worship many times and for good reason. (Read my reviews here.) The songs are great for the whole family and the lyrics are pure Scripture. As you learn the songs you are hiding God's Word in your heart!! Sweet Pea has these CD's playing in her room most days. Makes a momma smile ...
Giveaway: A Music CD for You, Your Daughter, Niece, or Friend
My parents weren't perfect but they did a lot of things right. One of those things is that they made it easy for me to have God-honoring items around. My mom didn't hesitate to help me purchase entertainment that edified God. Books. CDs. I mean, tapes. Yes, I am that old! This is a tradition that I want to continue for our ...
Good, Clean Entertainment: Sue Thomas F.B.Eye
My parents love to watch Hallmark movies. Yes, the story lines consist of about four different plots and the acting leaves a little bit desired. But do you know the draw that my parents and millions of other American's have? Almost every Hallmark movie is clean and family-friendly. And for our family that is a huge ...