It isn't Christmas without the smell of cinnamon filling the air! That's one reason I love creating Applesauce Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments. Simple enough for kids to make and perfect to hang on a Christmas tree, give away, or add as décor to a gift. So, grab the ingredients and your favorite kiddos, and let's make some ...
Holidays
How to Pick the Perfect Gift for Kids {Giveaway}
"What are we going to get _____ for Christmas?" This is a common conversation in your home right now. We desire to purchase quality gifts that our family will love, without breaking the bank. While a noble task, many times finding the perfect gift is not an easy one. As I have learned about child development and items that help promote ...
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 ...
9 Ideas to Turn Halloween Candy into Teachable Moments
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New: Thanksgiving Activity Workbook
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Thanksgiving Activities for the Whole Family
Do you know that Thanksgiving is only 45 days away? As you begin to think about celebrating this holiday, enjoy these simple ideas to develop a heart of gratitude in your family - no matter the ages. THANKSGIVING SONG I love this simple idea which requires no prep or supplies. Begin each meal in November with this Thanksgiving song ...
What’s a Christian Family to do with Halloween?
Few topics cause as much division among Christians as the topic of Halloween. For or against, both sides are passionate about their views. Then there are the parents stuck in the middle feeling shame that they don't know what to do with the October 31st holiday. Is it wrong for my children to dress up? Should my children carve pumpkins? Is it ...
Easter Treasure Hunt
A couple of years ago Amy shared an idea with me for a Valentine’s Day Treasure Hunt. My kids loved it. Imagine my excitement when Kursta shared an Easter Treasure Hunt! An idea that she created for children in a Guatemalan church. I tweaked the idea, added a FREE printable to the ABCJesusLovesMe ...
How to Celebrate Passover as a Christian Family
After reading through the Easter Activity Workbook, Becky shared with me a special way her family celebrates the Passion Week of Christ (the week's time between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday) with Passover. Not having personal experience with this holiday, I asked her to share in case your family would like to celebrate Passover. Becky: One of ...
Using Resurrection Eggs to Explain Easter to Kids
Easter can be a pretty confusing holiday for preschoolers. I praise God that tools like the Easter Activity Workbook are available to help little ones understand what Jesus did out of love for us. One other tool that was very popular when my kiddos were young are the Resurrection Eggs. What are Resurrection Eggs? The idea ...