My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past few years. Her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to the Bible. It … Continue reading →
Is there not a better way to help our children enjoy Christmas without that naughty little elf who plays wretched pranks when the kids aren’t looking.? After a little research I found that “YES!” there are alternatives. Not only are … Continue reading →
Christmas-finding simplicity By Karen Whiting Tick. Tock. The countdown is on and stores continue to remind us of how many days are left until Christmas. We are hopefully taking time with children to prepare our hearts and understand the reason … Continue reading →
My children attended a Christian school which had Jewish children who celebrated Hanukkah. I remember my children coming home and telling me they wanted to be Jewish because the “Jewish kids got more presents.” Likewise, I remember one Jewish mother … Continue reading →
November and the Christmas season are just around the corner. It will be advent before I write my next post, so I wanted to chat about being prepared before the busyness starts. Our family always looked forward to the ADVENTure … Continue reading →
How can it be March already? And this year, that means that Easter is in just a few weeks! Are you filling an Easter basket for some special children in your life? Here are a few ideas that will bring … Continue reading →