Christmas is rapidly approaching. Advent is the time leading up to Christmas when we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. We need to make plans now because advent is just days away! Advent is one of the best ways to make sure the true meaning of Christmas doesn’t escape our children. They only open presents for a few minutes. … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals that You Shouldn’t Miss
Are you sitting at home in your jammies today? If so, there is no need for you to miss out on good deals. Or perhaps you are already home from your shopping and ready for a nap? If so, you can check these out when you wake up! Maybe all the commercialism just annoys you, as it sometimes does me. Remember that you can give meaningful gifts … [Read more...]
The Thanksgiving ABCs
On our way to Mimi and Pawpaw’s, we played the Thanksgiving ABCs Game. So, from our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for… Apples Babies Cub Scouts Donuts Eskimo Kisses Ferraris Gum Hotdogs Icee Drinks Jelly Beans Kisses Lounging Music Naps Octopuses (Yes. That is … [Read more...]
The Black Friday Debacle
Every Coin Has 2 Sides Black Fridays Past I used to adore Black Friday. Thanksgiving evening was all about plotting my moves for the next day. I lived for the rush of cold wind as I waited in line for the store to open, moving swiftly through the crowds with sure feet and a beating heart. Even the traffic was invigorating, but not so much as … [Read more...]
Reining in the Wish List
If you have a child that is old enough to talk, you have probably been there. The toys were all bought and maybe even gift wrapped. You sighed with relief that your Christmas shopping was all done. Then it happened...your child mentioned something else they wanted for Christmas! They even boldly proclaimed that that was what they REALLY wanted. … [Read more...]
Lifebooks and Memories for All
Lifebooks I spent A LOT of time researching adoption while we waited. After all, I did have 3 years! At the time my husband was working a lot, so he often happened to work when I was off. That left me and my computer, along with a million Yahoo adoption groups! I was a Yahoo group and adoption (at least adoption in theory) genius. One of … [Read more...]
Last-Minute, Easy to Implement Thanksgiving Fun
With only a week and one day until Thanksgiving, who has time left to organize Thanksgiving fun? I do! I am passing on a few of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas so that you don’t have to scramble. If you are a homeschooler, I challenge you to enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed day. Our homeschool holiday celebrations are some of our favorite days. … [Read more...]
The Peanuts Movie: 10 Thumbs Up!
I am not receiving any compensation for this review. (Though I am not above that--I have 3 little growing mouths to feed. They would like a few Christmas presents!) I do promise to always be honest and true no matter what I am reviewing. I want to help people. I know what it is like to waste your money and regret it. If I can spare anyone … [Read more...]
National Adoption Month: Food for Thought
Happy National Adoption Month! In November, we celebrate the fact that our family was blessed through adoption. Adoption isn’t for everyone, but God does call all to do something about it and help out. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from … [Read more...]
Thankful–The Real Life Edition
When people are asked what they are thankful for, of course they rattle off family, friends, home, etc. For many of us that stuff is a given--and we really ARE blessed if that is true. But it is so easy to be thankful for the obvious. Mandy at Worshipful Living has been doing a Scope bookclub about Ann Voskamp’s 1000 Gifts. One of the points … [Read more...]
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