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5 Reasons Healthy Families Cook Together

by admin 14 Comments

It’s the beginning of the year and many people are resigning themselves to become more healthy.  This year, I am putting a twist on it. I not only want to be more healthy, but I want my family to join me. I want my children to understand the value of the healthy bodies God has given them. I want them to learn to take care of their bodies so they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Service Tagged With: Family, Health, Homeschool

Everything You Need to Enjoy a Christmas Story Lunch

by admin 8 Comments

My kids LOVE to eat.  Anything we do with food instantly becomes more meaningful for them.  That's why we came up with The Christmas Story Lunch! A couple of years ago I stumbled upon this amazing Story of the Passion Lunch.  It’s a symbolic and memorable way for kids to learn the Easter story.  Everyone receives one food at a time.  Then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun Tagged With: Christmas, Family, Family Bible Study

Christmas Nature Studies to Enhance Your Holiday

by admin 11 Comments

Holiday nature studies are like a breath of fresh air.  There is something about the smell of pine that almost has the power to center your soul. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Christmas, Homeschool, Printables

Whooo Is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Lord of the Harvest

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I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective.  Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take.  Have fun!   Intro:  We can plant seeds, water them, and hope they will grow.  The rest is up to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Prayer, Service Tagged With: Autumn, Bible Adventures, Family, Family Bible Study, Field Trips, Prayer, Worship

Poetry Tea Time Favorites

by admin 11 Comments

Poetry Tea Time is an opportunity to gather your children around the table, enjoy a cup of tea (lemonade, juice, hot chocolate, etc.), read together, and enjoy deep conversation.  Poetry is a perfect thing to read during tea time because poems are often relatively short and great for discussion.  It is a time for connection and fun. Can Kids … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Reviews

Car Schooling

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Whether you are a homeschooler or not, most of us probably have one thing in common...lots of time spent in the car.  We call it “car schooling.”  Car time is great for deep discussions, fun travel games, or even a little relaxation from time to time.  Car schooling is a great time for music. We love to sing, and even dance, in the car. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool Tagged With: Family, Homeschool, Music

Summer Bible Blast

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Summer is officially here!  There are a million reading programs that encourage your kids to keep reading over the summer.  (In fact, I even thought about creating one.)  Then I realized that there really wasn’t any need to reinvent the wheel.  What I have not seen this year is program that encourages families to worship together.  Isn’t that more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Time, Family Worship, Fun, Homeschool, Printables Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Family, Family Bible Study, Summer, Worship

A Picnic with Frog and Toad

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What would a Picnic Parade be without our good friends Frog and Toad?  Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you probably know about this amazing classic series.  (And if you have been under a rock, perhaps you met a frog and toad there!)  This series was perfect for my beginning reader. Hopefully it will be great for your’s too! The Frog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: Family, Homeschool, Picnic Parade

Picnic Parade: Boxcar Children Adventures

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Welcome  to Kristi from Creating a Great Day!  Kristi is an amazing and creative friend who brings us another great classic to our Picnic Parade--The Boxcar Children.  Hop on a train a let's get moving... There’s a wonderful chemistry that happens when we read out loud to our children.  Our favorite books become a secret language between us all.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: Family, Homeschool, Picnic Parade

Picnic Parade: Burgess Bird Book–Welcome Spring!

by admin 14 Comments

Welcome back to our Picnic Parade!  I am excited to introduce Stacy Slone to you today.  She traditionally blogs at Joie de Vivre, talking about the joy of living, but we are blessed to have her guest posting with us here today.  She has a fantastic picnic idea for you. Enjoy!... The Burgess Bird Book--Welcome Spring!  Here in Texas, spring came … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Time, Fun, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Family, Field Trips, Homeschool, Picnic Parade

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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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