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...]
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...]
Picnic Parade: The Trellis and the Seed
Today I welcome guest blogger Yvie from Gypsie Road to the Picnic Parade! She joined us last year as well, so check out her Land Run Days picnic as well! Spring is here, and we're focusing heavily on gardening. I think that, if you want the kids to understand plant growth, they should first understand basic plant anatomy. So we're taking a … [Read more...]
A Unique Spin on National Haiku Poetry Day
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? More specifically, did you know that April 17th is National Haiku Poetry Day? Happy National Haiku Poetry Day! Even if you aren’t usually a poetry buff, National Poetry Month is a good excuse to break the mold and try something different. Perhaps a fun poetry tea time is in order? Or … [Read more...]
The Surprising Truth Behind 3 Easter Symbols
Easter can be an amazing time for Christians. Jesus’ resurrection is the most important thing that we can ever celebrate. The cross and Jesus as the sacrificial lamb are pretty easy symbols for us to understand. The Easter Bunny, however, is not so straightforward. Many Christians avoid these “extra” symbols at all costs. Perhaps there is more … [Read more...]
Why You Should Give Something Up For Lent as Family
Christmas is a wonderful time of jubilee. But for many, it can be a stressful or lonely. Thankfully Easter isn’t usually wrapped up in those entrapments. We are free to enjoy the Easter season as is. You are free to get to the heart of Easter with your family and make Easter more important than Christmas. One easy way to do this is to give … [Read more...]
Picnic Parade: A Rainbow of My Own
Today we welcome Tara Mitchell to our Picnic Parade! She brings us a spring picnic with a traditional spring icon--the rainbow! If you want to add a little devotional time to your picnic, you could always include the story of Noah and his rainbow. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant … [Read more...]
They Don’t Call It “Saint” Patrick’s Day for Nothing!
Saint Patrick was a man who, despite being enslaved in Ireland when he was younger, went back to be a missionary there. The jury is out on whether or not he really drove any snakes out of Ireland, but he did help spread the love of Christ across the country. They don’t call it “Saint” Patrick’s Day for nothing! Whether or not you get into … [Read more...]
