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Join in the Picnic Parade: Picnic with a Purpose

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Who Was Mother Theresa?

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...]

Filed Under: Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade, Service Tagged With: Book Brigade, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

Join the Picnic Parade: The Sign Painter’s Dream

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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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: America, Book Brigade, Curriculum, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Service, Spring, Summer

Join the Picnic Parade: Picnic with the Dinosaurs

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dinosaur picnic

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...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Time, Fun, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Picnic Parade Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Picnic Parade, Reviews, Spring, Summer

Picnic Parade: The Trellis and the Seed

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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...]

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

A Unique Spin on National Haiku Poetry Day

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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...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Family Worship, Fun, Homeschool, Printables Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Printables, Spring, Worship

The Surprising Truth Behind 3 Easter Symbols

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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...]

Filed Under: Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship Tagged With: Easter, Family Bible Study, Kid Min, Spring

Why You Should Give Something Up For Lent as Family

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give something up for lent as a 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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship, Prayer Tagged With: Easter, Family, Family Bible Study, Spring

Picnic Parade: A Rainbow of My Own

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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...]

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

They Don’t Call It “Saint” Patrick’s Day for Nothing!

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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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Worship Tagged With: Saint Patrick's Day, Spring, Worship

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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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