Pin It We often pack more into the four weeks of December than the entire other eleven months combined. And all in the name of Jesus! Well, that is the point. Right? Sadly, God gets pushed to the back burner as we spread cheer. Today, I encourage you to stop for a just three minutes. Grab a hot cup of ...
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Why Christmas Lights Aren’t As Wonderful As We Think
source Each morning in December, I wake up to a beautifully lit Christmas tree. My husband turns on all the lights making a glow that is breath taking. Let me assure that it is not my decor that is spectacular because I am far cry from Martha Stewart. It is the individual lights that put a smile upon my face. And if it ...
Guest Post: Instead of Following Pinterest, Celebrate Advent Your Way
Celebrating Advent Your Way ...
Is Superwoman Your Goal?
Every once in a while I hear the title "superwoman" fly through the air when a group of ladies assemble. This branding is given to the mom who has it all together. Kids are well behaved, meals homemade and nutritious, and her husband praises her. A textbook example of a Proverbs 31 woman. But the more that I endeavor with all my ...
Christmas Activities for a Group of Kiddos
Do you have a group of children to entertain this holiday season? Maybe at your house or at the grandparents? Whenever we get together with family or friends, there are many littles who need just a little direction or mayhem erupts. Last Christmas I set out ice cream cones and left over Halloween candy to make Cone Christmas ...
Make Homemade Christmas Wrapping Paper with Your Child
One of the activities in the ABCJesusLovesMe free, Basic 2 Year Curriculum is to make homemade wrapping paper. It makes adorable presents and allows the kiddos to be involved in the gift giving process. Plus there is virtually no cost and is teaches recycling! Whenever I receive a package in the mail that is stuffed with brown paper, I smooth ...
Winner: The Promise
Thank you to everyone who entered to win The Promise. The winner is.... Cherry Please email me (webmaster (at) abcjesuslovesme (dot) com) your address before Thursday night (December 12th) at midnight so that I can get the video mailed to you! Congrats! And if you didn't win, order The Promise from Amazon today to ...
“Happy Birthday, Jesus” Party
Happy Birthday, Jesus Party ...
10 Homemade Gifts Kids Can Help Make
With all of the gifts that children receive during this season, it is no wonder that children develop a gimme attitude. To combat this problem, involve your children in creating gifts for others. Here are a few of our favorites! Create a Handprint and Footprint 12 Month Calendar. This is a simple gift but is dearly loved by ...
A Christmas Animated Musical: The Promise
The Promise is one of the newest videos portraying the birth of Jesus. But unlike other options available, this video is a quality 3-D animated musical with Broadway quality singing. Based upon the Gospel of Luke, the characters tell the story of Christmas in both words and songs. My favorite part of The Promise is how the ...