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...]
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...]
Six 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...]
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...]
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...]
6 Really Easy Ways to Make God Part of Your Fun Days
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...]
Celebrate Pentecost with a 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...]
Join the Picnic Parade: 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...]
Join in the Picnic Parade: Picnic with a Purpose
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...]
Join the Picnic Parade: The 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...]
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