A beautiful green bookcase has arrived in our neighborhood. The unit has four shelves and a clear plastic front allowing us to peer inside before opening the doors. Positioned next to the sidewalk, a small bench invites visitors to pause … Continue reading →
Summer’s here and with it comes hot days. Children need to get outside for exercise and fresh air, even if the air conditioned house is cooler. Here are a few ideas to make playing outdoors more enjoyable. Water is the most … Continue reading →
Want to help your pre-school child learn to depend on God’s loving protection? I recommend the latest book by author Amy Houts entitled God’s Protection Covers Me. Released on May 21, it is illustrated by David Creighton Pester, and published by … Continue reading →
I had the pleasure of reading and endorsing Eat Your Ps by William Carter, Jr. This book is part memoir, part devotional, and part educational (if you want to learn more about peas!). But more than that, it’s an irresistible … Continue reading →
Easter is HERE! What a joyful time of new beginnings, and renewed faith in Jesus Christ. But having conversations about each of the events surrounding Easter, with children, is not always easy. When I decided to use rocks and pebbles … Continue reading →
Little girls (and boys) love playing “house.” They pretend they are moms or dads and care for their dolls or teddy bears as if they were their own children. I remember dressing my dolls for church, then putting them in … Continue reading →