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Easter Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt (Plus Free Printable!)
Inside: An Easter nature scavenger hunt (Affiliate links included) It was the first day of Spring this past week and we are all just reveling in the wonder of the season. Warm sunny days. Puddles to jump in. Birds chirping. Newness of life popping up everywhere. It’s like the whole world is declaring the good…
Read MoreFamily Culture Fall Tree Activity
Recently I came to the realization that I needed to do better in leading the way in intentionally growing positive traits in our family. In order to not let the days be full of only discipline and correction, I needed to provide ideas for positive things we could do to grow together. We needed to…
Read MoreJourney with Jesus to the Cross: A Lenten Bible Reading Plan for the Family
**Note: scroll down to the end of this post to find out how to get the FREE printable reading plan and calendar!** Have you ever wondered why we make a big to-do about the countdown leading up to Christmas, but Easter tends to get a major lack of fanfare? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love…
Read MoreThankful for Who He Is – Psalm 136 Fall Banner Craft
Today I want to share with you a fun fall activity that we did recently. Not only was it a fun way to play with the pretty fall leaves, but it also was a great opportunity to get ready for Thanksgiving and dig into some theology – learning about who God is! Here’s a video…
Read MoreCase of the Mixed Up Timeline (New ADVENTURE DEVOTIONAL for kids eBook!)
It’s here! It’s here! I have been working on this project on and off for the last year and a half. Writing, testing, editing, designing, and editing some more! I wanted to make sure it was the best it could be for you and your kids. What Is It? The International Bible Investigators Case of…
Read MoreResurrection Eggs and Easter Countdown Calendar (Plus FREE Resurrection Eggs Printable!)
Somehow Easter always sneaks up on me. Every year I go into the season with good intentions of going all out and making Easter really memorable and meaningful. Then, every year, a week or two before Easter I’m left thinking “Whaaaaat? Where did all the time go?!” This year was no different. However, just because…
Read MoreAdvent Snacks (A Truth in the Tinsel Supplement) Days 19-24
*Affiliate links included* In order to extend the learning while doing Truth in the Tinsel, I wanted to come up with a simple supplement. After doing some brainstorming, I came up with Advent Snacks! They are simple snacks, themed after each day in of Truth in the Tinsel, that you can easily make with stuff you probably…
Read MoreAdvent Snacks (A Truth in the Tinsel Supplement) Days 13-18
*Affiliate links included* In order to extend the learning while doing Truth in the Tinsel, I wanted to come up with a simple supplement. After doing some brainstorming, I came up with Advent Snacks! They are simple snacks, themed after each day in of Truth in the Tinsel, that you can easily make with stuff you probably…
Read MoreSt Nicholas Day 2015
When K was just a baby, we decided to add the celebration of St. Nicholas Day to our Advent traditions. We have loved observing St. Nick’s day as an alternative to “doing Santa.” We get to do some fun traditions, learn about history, and focus on giving like the real St. Nicholas did. I wrote…
Read MoreAdvent Snacks (A Truth in the Tinsel Supplement) Days 7-12
*Affiliate links included* In order to extend the learning while doing Truth in the Tinsel, I wanted to come up with a simple supplement. After doing some brainstorming, I came up with Advent Snacks! They are simple snacks, themed after each day in of Truth in the Tinsel, that you can easily make with stuff you…
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