Helping a sister out
With the addition of my third child, I could see that God had a new plan for my life. That meant leaving my part time job as an engineer and joining the ranks of the other stay at home moms. Now 2 years … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
Warrior Angels
“Why aren’t there more children’s books for boys?” Parents ask me this frequently. My answer, “I don’t know.” But it’s a great question especially for Christian children’s literature. One Saturday night our five-year-old son couldn’t fall asleep. He wasn’t hungry … Continue reading →
Reading with children
One of my treasured memories as a child was when my mother or father read to me. It wasn’t that they read so often. But those few times were so special that they still stand out in my memory almost … Continue reading →
Pineapple Cross Centerpiece
Looking for a pretty centerpiece for your Easter table? How about a pineapple? The exotic-looking fruit is a symbol of friendship and hospitality. American colonists often used a whole pineapple as a centerpiece at dinner parties. It’s easy to carve … Continue reading →
Me…a Teacher?
You may not have a college degree. If you do, you may not have a degree in education. Your occupational background may be accounting or auto mechanics, sales or construction, customer service or medical transcription. It doesn’t matter. If you … Continue reading →
Winter Fun for the Birds!
Project Overview: Materials Needed: peanut butter, birdseed, pine cones (empty toilet paper rolls can work great also) and string In my home state of Michigan, winter can often seem never-ending – particularly when you have a house full of little … Continue reading →