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...]
Join the Picnic Parade: Picnic with the Dinosaurs
I hope you are enjoying our Picnic Parade! Every child goes through a phase in life when they are fascinated by dinosaurs. Regardless of age, there is always something new to learn about the unfamiliar world of dinosaurs. Join us on today’s picnic as we explore the world of dinosaurs! Location, Location, Location We decided that the best place … [Read more...]
Join the Picnic Parade: Imagination Station’s “Light in the Lion’s Den”
Welcome to the Picnic Parade! It’s that time of year again, when everyone is either out of school and trying to keep kids reading, or they are trying to make the end of school fun. Enter the Picnic Parade! We are here to help you have fun and engage with some great literature. Over the next two weeks, you will be taken on a tour of great books … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Quiet Time a Reality
I was reimbursed for my ATG Today app in exchange for my honest review. All opinions and thoughts are my own. I want to recommend only the best to my Minivan Ministry community! As a parent, it’s not always easy to squeeze in quiet time with God. Even when quiet time is a top priority, it is quite normal for parents to get … [Read more...]
The Reason Everyone Should Consider Getting an Online Unit Studies All Access Pass
This post contains affiliate links. All views are my own. I want to provide my readers with the best resources I can find! With summer upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the next school year. Since most kids love the computer, computer learning is a great way to keep it fun! Wouldn’t it be great to know that your kids are being … [Read more...]
Things You Will Love and Hate about Homeschool Conventions
It’s convention time--homeschool conventions that is. One of my favorite things about Spring is attending homeschool conventions. It’s time to evaluate what has worked this year and make plans for the new one. Even if you think you have this homeschool thing down perfectly (Do any of us really feel that way?!), you can always use a few fresh … [Read more...]
Family Bible Studies You Will Fall in Love With
Doing Bible study with your family should be a top priority. In a world that is screaming values that aren’t Christian friendly, it is important to get our families into the Bible daily. Family Bible study can be a challenge though. Where can you find resources that will help your children in their journey? Luckily for you there are some family … [Read more...]
Poetry Tea Time Favorites
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...]
Bible Study Outside of the Box
*I was given a sample of Memory Cross products and Pieces of the Promise in exchange for an honest review. Although I was given the products, all opinions are my own. I promise to always be truthful to you, my readers. I want to provide you with only the best resources. Who hasn’t struggled doing Bible study at some time or another? … [Read more...]
Memorizing Scripture–It’s Fun!
What if there was a way to take what you are learning on Sunday mornings or in your Bible studies, bottle it up, and lock it away inside your heart? There is--memorizing scripture!! The Holy Spirit lives in us. He can make the scriptures we have stored away in our hearts spring into action just when we need them. In fact, there are lots of … [Read more...]
