Just Say Thank You!
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
Survive or Thrive This Summer?
A meme floating around Facebook says, “All these moms are on Pinterest making their own soap and reindeer-shaped treats, and I’m all like ‘I took a shower and kept the kids alive.’” Although it’s supposed to be humorous, my guess … Continue reading →
Set Apart TO vs. Set Apart FROM
But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”– 1 Peter 1:15-16 As Christians, we take holiness pretty seriously — as we should. … Continue reading →
Tips for Reading Aloud to Children
My husband and I returned just days ago from a week of visiting our oldest daughter and her family, which includes our two oldest grandsons–almost 7 and nearly 2. Both a-c-t-i-v-e little boys! We had tons of fun. We had … Continue reading →
Flying with Small Children
(This was first posted in Aug., 2013. But with vacations starting up again, I thought it might be helpful for families to be reminded of tips for flying with their kiddos. Enjoy!) I just returned from a short getaway … Continue reading →
Book Review: Far Flutterby
Title: Far Flutterby Author: Karen Kingsbury Illustrator: Jennifer A. Bell Publisher: Zondervan / Zonderkidz ISBN: 978-0-310-71213-8 USD: $15.99 Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Revelation 21:5 – Behold, I make all things new. Butterflies are so beautiful! Graceful! Majestic! They are one … Continue reading →