Family activities
A Non-Traditional Epiphany Celebration
Observe a non-traditional Epiphany celebration with these simple and meaningful ideas For years I had a desire to observe the holiday of Epiphany. For years January 6th passed us by as just another ordinary day. Every year, by the time Christmas had come and gone I was DONE. Filled to the brim on special treats…
Read MoreCelebrating St Nicholas Day – How To Do This Christ Centered Tradition
Celebrating St Nicholas Day is a fun and simple way to start the Christmas season off with a focus on Jesus. Who Was St. Nicholas? St. Nicholas was born in the 3rd century in what is now the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents died in an epidemic, leaving him heir to their fortune.…
Read MoreEaster 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 MoreTwelve Gifts of Advent: Waiting for the Promised One
The word Advent comes from the Latin word that means “coming.” Traditionally, Advent is the season of waiting and preparing for the One who is coming. And as amazing as the Christmas story of the babe in the manger is, its meaning becomes a whole lot deeper when we understand the story that came first.…
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 More5 Tips for Taking a Theme Park Trip with Young Children
Are you planning a theme park trip with young children? Last week we went on a whirlwind Orlando trip with our two kids, ages 5 and 2. Orlando is about an eight hour drive from us, so we decided to make a trip before we move away this summer. We drove there and back and…
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