source Yesterday I shared how we use a "Family Command Center" or Visual Schedule to help our children finish the tasks that they need to do. A Visual Schedule helps the child know what is excepted and what activity is coming next. Today I want to help you set up your own schedules and command center. The examples below are our ...
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How to Create Family Command Center
This is the third week of our "Preparing to Impress" series. Click to start at the beginning. We have tried our share of chore charts. Tried chore posters. All without success. I needed something that my children could use to remind them of their daily schedule and contributions (aka chores). Something that they could carry ...
I am Second!
Pin It I have a t-shirt that reads, "I am Second." Sweet Pea was very confused why it would say that. Why would I want to be second. And probably people who see me walking around advertising this statement would be confused to. I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. ...
The Book that Will Transform Your Life
Have you read it? It is by far the most influential fiction book that I have ever read. And I would guess many of you would agree with me. Just say the title Redeeming Love and it will bring immediate reactions. Based on the story of Gomer and Hosea, author Francine Rivers transports the reader back to the California Gold Rush ...
Free Books and Bibles!
source Pin It Tyndale Publishing has completely revamped their review program. I have enjoyed their program in the past and my family has benefited from the wonderful products that I have reviewed. Read more: The Tyndale Rewards program is designed to provide you with opportunities to get books and Bibles for zero dollars. ...
Preparing to Impress {What’s in a Name?}
source While thinking through this "preparation" series, I pondered a name. There is always the "Getting Ready" title. How about "The Prepping Parent?" (Cheesy, I know!) While "Ready, Set, Go" fits the description of the topics we will cover, I want more, because what we are preparing to do is one of the most important ...
Preparing to Impress…
source If you have a child between preschool and college age and live in the US, you are well aware that school is just around the corner. Soon we will say goodbye to the swimming pool, later bedtimes, and lax schedules. While I am sad to put summer behind us, I am excited for what this school year holds! This week will begin a ...
View Our Brand New ABCJLM Introductory Video
I am so excited to share this with you! It has been on my to-do list since the remodeling of the ABCJLM website. And it is finally here. A tutorial video of the ABCJesusLovesMe.com website. This video will give you a tour of the ABCJLM website. It will help you understand how it works, demonstrate where to find things, and provide ...
Got Wisdom?, Day 4
image source Pin It Okay...we have learned these past few days that we need it. We realize that God wants to give it to us. We have even discussed how to find it. But now we need to figure out what wisdom is. Here is the best definition that I have heard. Wisdom - seeing and responding to the issues of life ...
Got Wisdom?, Day 3
image source Pin It In the past two blogs, we have learned that we need wisdom and God desires to give us wisdom abundantly. Here is another verse on this subject. Proverbs 4:7a says, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom." This verse says that wisdom is tops, supreme, above all. Then the author of Proverbs commands us ...