We all love our families, but sometimes life gets in the way of really acting like it. We get busy with the day today responsibilities of life. But what if you could make lemons out of the lemonaid of day to day life? 52 Uncommon Family Adventures: Simple and Creative Ideas for Making Lifelong Memories is a great resource to help you … [Read more...]
A “Super” New Devotional–Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional
If you are like me, you get tired of doing the same devotionals time after time. We like to try new things. One of our latest finds was "Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional." BibleForce Devotional: The First Heroes Devotional is truly a “super” new devotional. Bible Force: The First Heroes Devotional BibleForce Devotional: … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Find Community as a Homeschool Mom
Community..that dirty little word that leaves many of us longing for more. We measure ourselves up to everyone around us, wondering where we can connect. Who do we have something in common with? Where is someone that will sympathize with our problems and accept our faults? Moms have so much on our plates that making friends can … [Read more...]
Yay for Young Whit: The Traitor’s Treasure
If you are blessed with children who are avid readers, perhaps you understand my conundrum. My oldest reads so fast that I can’t keep up with him. Knowing the loose lips (or pens) of some authors, it makes me cringe to set him free reading whatever he wants. I don’t want to hold him back and make him read less either. So it’s refreshing when … [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...]
Teaching Math and Science Isn’t Rocket Science…It’s Ministry!
Math and science...you either love them or hate them. Teaching them brings on a similar response. I have heard many mothers lamenting over how bad their math lesson went. Science often gets neglected or we fall way behind where we want to be in our curriculum. The struggles are real. Take a deep breath and relax. Teaching math and science isn’t … [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...]
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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