Here goes nothing. "I am stressed." There. I said it. Now the hundreds of you who read this blog each day know that Momma C is stressed. Oh, I said it again. Would saying "I am stressed" one more time make it a charm? I spent this past weekend thinking, praying, discussing this issue with my ...
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September: Making Memories
Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart's book - Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called "Making Meaningful Memories", contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. ...
Letter B – Part 2
This is continuation of yesterday's post of Letter B Activites. More Bb Activities: Draw a "B" Word:- Have your child draw an object that starts with the letter "b". - Either write the name of the object and have them copy it or spell the word - Be very careful when criticizing a child's artwork. Even though it isn't how you would draw the ...
Letter B – Part 1
Here is a list of activities for Letter B. All letters of the alphabet contain ideas just like these on the ABCJLM website. Bb Activity and Coloring Poster:Click to print: Bb Poster ABCJLM Ideas: Color: - Use black, brown, and blue colors, paints, or markers - Cut along the "black" line - Glue on a paper bag Butterfly:- ...
Deleted Links
I have just been asked to remove all links to Danielle's Place Crafts (website) on the curriculum. While everything that I have linked to I have gotten fairly, they are asking me to remove the specific links. If you are unfamiliar with Danielle's Place, it is an adorable website that offers Bible crafts and activities for a fee. A few ideas are ...
Review: Goodnight Angels
Goodnight to my wagon...Goodnight to the kitchen...Goodnight to my mommy. Goodnight, Angelsis a sweet book that helps settle a child into bed for a good night's sleep. A little boy finishes his night telling each item goodnight as he adjourns to his bedroom. Momma C's Thoughts: Sweet Pea and I read this book one night before ...
Recyled Styrofoam Cup People
When it came county fair time for Bubs, we had to decide what he would enter for a 4-H project. For some reason, I kept reminiscing about melted Styrofoam cups. I have this memory of my Great-Grandma placing styrofoam cups in the oven to create snowmen. After doing the project, I realize my memory has failed me. Now, I am ...
Does It Matter at All?
Read these words and see if they don't hit at home: You’re picking up toys on the living room floorfor the 15th time todayMatching up socks and sweeping up lostCheerios that got awayYou put a baby on your hip and color on your lipsand head out the doorAnd while I may not know you I bet I know you Wonder sometimes does it matter at all We’ll let ...
Win an Ipod!!!
If you haven't heard, Kevin Leman has a new book out called It's Your Kid, Not a Gerbil: Creating a Happier & Less-Stressed Home. To announce the release, Tyndale is having a drawing for an Ipod, the book It's Your Kid, Not a Gerbil: Creating a Happier & Less-Stressed Home, as well as a pack of Kevin Leman's books! Take a ...
Review: Tiny Bear’s Bible
The Tiny Bear's Bible is a cute little board book. The boy one is geared to boys while the pink one is for girls. Eleven Bible stories are discussed in cute rhyme fashion. This Bible is more about concepts than the actually Bible story. For example, in the story of the Ark, Noah's name is ...