If your family is like mine, making a resolution for everyone to get healthy is no easy task. We have already discussed the value of cooking together, but how do you know what to cook? When you try something new, noses turn up before the first bite. Everyone likes something different, most of which is not healthy. When you do stumble upon … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Healthy Families Cook Together
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...]
How to Put God First in Your Homeschool
A new year encourages us to evaluate our lives and all it’s components. Homeschooling is one of those components. When you spend such a large part of your life committed to something, you want to make sure you are doing it right. The only way to ensure you are doing anything right is to lay it at God’s altar and submit to His will. The same is … [Read more...]
A Strategic Plan to Help You Follow Your Dreams
It is a new year! Not only that, but it’s the first Monday of a new year! That’s even more reason to get out there and start living your dreams. There is just something exciting and motivating about a fresh start. God Put Dreams in Your Heart Perhaps you set new year’s resolutions and perhaps you don’t. Regardless, you must have dreams … [Read more...]
3 Life-Changing New Year’s Resolutions for Your Family
For some, new year’s resolutions are a thing of the past. If you choose to do it the right way, however, new year’s resolutions can be life-changing. Set goals that are measurable and realistic. Before the year begins, you must decided to give yourself grace and not expect perfection. You must decide that when you fail, you are going to get back … [Read more...]
Teaching Your Kids to Have Character at Christmas
Who doesn’t want their child to grow up to be a good person, to have manners and know how to act in various social situations? As Christians, we want our children to become Christ-like. Teaching your kids to have character at Christmas is a great step in the right direction! We get so busy at Christmas that we often forget our kids need … [Read more...]
When Jesus was a Green-Eyed Brunette
Wouldn’t it be nice to know that God had a divine plan for your life? A plan not just for you, but a plan to use you for big things? If you are a Christian, you probably already know that He does! You are an important part of God’s plan. You believe it for your children. Now believe it for yourself! But we all forget sometimes. There … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Enjoy a Christmas Story Lunch
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...]
Family Dinner Conversation Starters: Christmas Edition
Family Dinner Statistics We all know that family time is important. Children who eat dinner with their families 3 times a week are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, make better grades, and have a better relationship with their families. You can check out some statistics on families that eat meals together here. What … [Read more...]
A Simple Yet Meaningful Advent Plan
My favorite thing about Christmas is counting down and anticipating the big day with advent plans. They make celebrating Jesus' arrival so much more meaningful! The problem is that even though we start with great intentions, the busyness of the holiday season can waylay even the best plans. Sometimes we get sick at the holidays. Life just … [Read more...]
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