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Creative Ways to Help Little Ones Have Thankful Hearts

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Creative Ways to Teach Little Ones to Have Thankful Hearts

You wouldn’t think that teaching your kids to have a thankful heart should be difficult. For some reason, however, it is.  My oldest is now ten. Even though we have been teaching him to say his prayers nearly his whole life, he still rushes through the thankful part to get immediately down to his wishlist.  My other two sometimes have similar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources, Prayer Tagged With: Book Brigade, Family Bible Study, Prayer, Reviews, Thanksgiving, Worship

A Parent’s Guide to Crossflix

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A Parent's Guide to Crossflix

*** I was given a 3 month subscription in turn for an honest review of Crossflix.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  I promise to always be honest with my Minivan Ministries community!   I am always thankful any time I can find good, wholesome entertainment for my family.  Where television and movies come into play, it gets even harder.  It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun Tagged With: Family, Reviews

Six Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year

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6 Brilliant Books to Read During Your Homeschool Year

If you are like me, you had big plans for the summer.  That probably included lots of homeschool planning and reading over the summer so you would be extra prepared.  Then life and summer adventures got in the way.  Now you are staring at your school planner and wondering where the summer went.  Remember that book list you wanted to read to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Book List, Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool, More Recommended Books, Philosophies Tagged With: Book Brigade, Family, Homeschool, Peace

The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV

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The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV

The first reality TV show I ever remember flipping by was Temptation Island.  The name says it all.  A group of men and women were stranded on a tropical island together, with the ultimate goal of tempting each other away from their significant others.  It was like watching a train wreck--I just couldn’t look away.  Did people really do this kind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Homeschool, Printables, Reviews

The Truth Behind Why Dad Should Be the Spiritual Leader

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The truth behind why dad should be the spiritual leader

As a Christian mom, it is my goal to teach my kids about Jesus.  It is my sincere hope that they fall in love with Him and want to serve Him all their lives.  It would be very human of me to think that I could make that happen all by myself.  The truth, however, is that God doesn’t make things happen that way.  None of us do anything all alone. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Babies, Book Brigade, Family, Family Bible Study, Marriage, Reviews, Worship

6 Really Easy Ways to Make God Part of Your Fun Days

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6 Really Fun Ways to Make God Part of Your Fund Days: All days should include God, even your busy and fun ones!

Sometimes you just want to have fun.  God wants to be there in those moments too!  Here are 6 really easy ways to make God part of your fun days... Today I had the privilege of guest posting for my friend, Tori. You may remember her Picnic Parade post about Ladybug Girl at the Beach.  (This year's Picnic Parade was all about easy ways to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Fun and Field Trips Tagged With: America, Bible Adventures, Family, Family Bible Study, Memorization, Picnic Parade, Summer, Worship

Celebrate Pentecost with a Family Bible Adventure

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Pentecost Family Bible Adventure

Pentecost, also known as the Birthday of the Church, is the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming down to the disciples after Jesus ascended into heaven.  It is typically celebrated the 7th Sunday after Easter.  This year, the Pentecost celebration is June 4, 2017.  If you miss Pentecost, however, you can celebrate the Holy Spirit any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Family Bible Study, Prayer, Worship

Join the Picnic Parade: Ladybug Girl at the Beach

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ladybug girl at the beach

I'm a little sad that this is our last Picnic Parade for this year.  Did you have as much fun as we did?!  If you are visiting us for the first time today, make sure to check out our other Picnic Parades.  I'm sure there will be more in the future!   Last, but not least, here is Tori with her Beach Themed Picnic at Home with Ladybug Girl at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade

Join in the Picnic Parade: Picnic with a Purpose

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Who Was Mother Theresa?

We have enjoyed lots of fun picnics, and this one is no exception.  The difference is that this picnic was not just fun, but it was also a picnic with a purpose.  We mixed great reading and themed food with helping others. The Book For today’s picnic, we read Who Was Mother Teresa?  It's the perfect book for a picnic with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade, Service Tagged With: Book Brigade, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

Join the Picnic Parade: The Sign Painter’s Dream

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Sign Painter's Dream

Welcome back to the Picnic Parade!  While today's book may be a bit hard to buy, we were easily able to find a copy at our library.  Used copies are available for purchase.  There is also a Reading Rainbow Episode (Season 10, Episode 17) of A Sign Painter's Dream that you buy for only a couple of dollars.  This story is just too good to pass up! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: America, Book Brigade, Curriculum, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

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Hello! I'm Tara. My kids and I spend a lot of time in our van (and elsewhere) singing, playing , and praying. Join us as we navigate through the winding roads of life, enjoy the journey, and arrive at a place where we love Jesus with all our hearts. Read More
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