If you have grown up in the church, the Christmas story may feel like second nature. You know the young virgin giving birth to the Savior in a stable, wrapping Him in swaddling clothes, and placing Him in a manger. You’ve sung the songs, and you can recite the Bible verses celebrating this incredible news. But have you ever thought about how ...
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My Christmas Prayer for You
During this Christmas Season, May You Find... Love that never fails, never grows weary, and that has no end - the love that satisfies. Joy - the unspeakable kind that can only be understood deep inside, because it is a joy so deep, that every sorrow should come to pass. Peace inside out - peace that grants you serenity to hear the tender ...
How to Stay Happy and Holy in the Christmas Crazy
As parents and teachers of little kids, the Christmas season can feel particularly overwhelming. We want to foster a holiday season that keeps Jesus the focus, but we also want to have fun and create lasting traditions. Can we find a balance somewhere in there? Heidi and I recorded a Parenting to Impress Podcast episode dedicated to helping you ...
Candy Canes at Christmas
There is just something about candy canes and Christmas. Even if you don't love eating them, the spiral thick and three-thin stripes are the epidemy of the holidays. According to the National Confectioners Association, candy canes are the No. 1-selling non-chocolate candy during the month of December! The Origin of the Candy ...
Create Craft Stick Christmas Trees
Every year that passes, my love grows for the handmade items that my children made during their preschool and early-elementary years. Whether it was a fabric handprint ornament, Handprint and Footprint Calendar, or fingerprint lights, I can see in my mind their little pudgy fingers diligently working to get the crafts just the way that they ...
It’s Here! – New Christmas Activity Workbook [Free Printable]
A month ago we released the completely remodeled Thanksgiving Activity Workbook. Oh how I have loved seeing your images and videos on Facebook as you walk through the workbook. God is using it to build a heart of gratitude in children around the world. Today I am excited to announce the release of the new Christmas Activity Workbook! And you ...
Christmas Pretzel Bites and Poem
I love simple, kid-friendly recipes that provide ample amount of learning opportunities. Christmas Pretzel Bites are just that. Supplies Pretzels - I use the twist pretzels, but you may use round or square shapes as well.Rolos or Hershey Kisses - Rolos add caramel to the deliciousness or use a variety of Hershey Kiss (except for ...
Giveway Winner: Miss PattyCake Christmas Bundle
Thank you to all who entered to win the Miss PattyCake's Christmas Bundle shared in this week's post. Out of 143 entries, the randomly chosen winner is: Entry #99 – Danique J (email Dqgraham@...) Danique J., please contact me within 24 hours using the winning email address. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Miss PattyCake ...
Giveaway: Miss PattyCake’s Christmas Review
In my 10 years of having a home full of babies and preschoolers, my ears were exposed to a plethora of preschool-geared DVDs. Some of the products were turned off, never to be used again. Others were solid at the core, but the delivery lacked quality. And then there were those products that my kids and I really enjoyed. If we would have had ...
A Bed for Jesus: Countdown to Christmas for Little Ones
Through the generations, my family has developed many traditions. Watermelon on July 4th. Carving jack-o-lanterns at Halloween. Creating a chain of thanks at Thanksgiving. Baking sugar cookies in December and listening to a specific CD while putting up the Christmas tree. These fun traditions are the glue ...