If you and I were to have a conversation of any length, I can promise that it would not take long for me to begin talking about my grandparents . What I considered so normal I now realize was very unique. And I want that special bond for my children. Author Laura Sassi understands the opportunity that grandparents hold with ...
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Making Your Own Christmas Traditions
Tradition. Tradition. Tradition! I can almost hear Tevye's strong voice singing the opening number to Fiddler on the Roof as he walks down the dirt road. My family had strong traditions growing up. Watermelon on July 4th. Carving jack-o-lanterns at Halloween. Pecan pie at Thanksgiving. Baking sugar cookies at ...
The Power of Gratitude
According to a 2016 TODAY survey of 7,000 U.S. mothers, "42 percent said that they sometimes suffer from Pinterest stress – the worry that they’re not crafty or creative enough. Symptoms include staying up until 3 a.m. clicking through photos of exquisite hand-made birthday party favors even though you’ll end up buying yours at the dollar store, or ...
Ideas to Create Kindness in Your Children
Anytime we have a moment to sit and wait in the car I read from a chapter book. Right now it happens to be The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. It is a very interesting story about a China rabbit who doesn't know how to love. He is tossed into a multitude of situations until he has no choice but to love those he comes in ...
When Being Intentional Adds Stress
A few weeks ago a momma in the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook group shared a raw post of frustration and exhaustion. She spent all day "Being Intentional" only to be left with a sink full of dirty dishes and a supper table requiring a meal. We've all been there. It is a daily challenge to be intentional with those God has placed in our lives and ...
A Collection of Christ-Centered Christmas Ideas for Families
Google "Christmas ideas for kids" and you will be provided with 65,500,000 links - literally. Just the thought of searching through a few of these makes me feel overwhelmed. So, I have made it easy for you. I have shared links to our favorite ideas and then you can decide which ones you want to explore further. ☆ Activities ☆ Happy Birthday ...
Collection of Christmas Ideas to Keep Christ the Center
Google "Christmas ideas for kids" and you will find 65,500,000 hits - literally. Just the thought of searching through a few of these makes me feel overwhelmed. So, I have made it easy for you. I have shared links to our favorites and you can decide which ones you want to explore further. Activities Lego Christmas Activity: Impress Christ ...
A Simple Meal-Planning and Shopping System + Simple Recipes for Busy Moms
While Facebook has its issues, I love being able to keep up with friends, see pictures of my family, and read tips for busy mommas. Just a few weeks ago, a friend posted a meal-planning tip that she created. I loved Tina's idea and asked if she would share it with you. You won't believe how easy this is!Eating can be really fun, ...
A Plethora of Ideas to Making Easter Meaningful for Your Family
Easter is a pretty big deal at ABC Jesus Loves Me. And for good reason! It's the holiday that we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior. But Easter is a tough holiday to explain to children. Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, and Easter egg hunts, the true meaning can be easily ...
Hosting a Neighborhood Open House
image source by gesinek When our children were very young we started a tradition of creating food baskets for our neighbors for Christmas. Instead of just dropping the goodies by, we set up a time for the recipients to come to our home or for us to visit them (many are retired). With ten families on our list, we started late-November ...