86 Creative Activities for Pre-Teens & Teens {Plus Printable!} If you’re a mom, you’ve probably already heard the words, “I’m bored.” As a mom of pre-teens and teens it’s easy to give in to electric devices to entertain kids. It’s harder to come up with creative ways for them to keep themselves occupied. Well,… [Continue Reading]
Tots to Teens
Pro-life for Kids: Ideas for Teaching the Sanctity of Life
Pro-life for Kids: Ideas for Teaching the Sanctity of Life The little feet pin glinted on the woman’s lapel. The feet and toes were tiny. It was as if a fairy had landed upon her blouse, left gold footprints, and fluttered away. I pointed to the pin. “That’s so cute.” The older woman smiled. “Those… [Continue Reading]
Bible Reading Plans for the New Year
Today’s post is brought to you by my friend Kara Chupp over at: http://karachupp.com/ I met Kara through The Better Mom where we both are contributors, and we are so like-minded about many things … including adopting kiddos. Kara shares wonderful info on Bible Reading plans. (Key word on “plans.”) I know you will be blessed!… [Continue Reading]
44 Mom Blogs You Don’t Want to Miss (Plus a Giveaway!)
44 Mom Blogs You Don’t Want to Miss There is a new type of world changers these days. They are women who serve God, serve their families, and use their words to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Having been a blogger for eight years, I’ve built amazing friendships with other mommy bloggers. Below is a list… [Continue Reading]
111 Classic Movies to Share as a Family
Just the other day I was looking for a movie to watch with a friend’s kids. They love High School Musical and all the new movies, but they watch those over and over again. Remembering the movies I loved as a kid–and ones my older kids loved–I started making a list of movies I’d love… [Continue Reading]
Making Wise Media Choices Together (Printable!)
Today I am going to share with you how you can include your children and work on making wise media choices together. Making Wise Media Choices Together When I was a teen (wasn’t that, like, yesterday?) I thought I knew everything—especially what I would and wouldn’t do with my kids. I thought the… [Continue Reading]
A New Family Favorite (& Giveaway!)
A New Family Favorite We have no less than a dozen Bible story books and our kids love to read them. Bella, Casey and Alyssa were excited when the Treasury of Bible Stories arrived. And they were even more excited when I started to read. Rhyming books are always fun. We love Dr. Suess and… [Continue Reading]
Staying Sexually Pure (Printable!)
Staying Sexually Pure I had a young woman recently write me through my website. She’s eighteen and a university student and wanted to know how to stay pure. She said that people give advice to guys, but they’re not the only ones who struggle with sexual desires. I’m glad she pointed that out. I agree!… [Continue Reading]
August’s Instagram Roundup!
August’s Instagram Roundup! Here are some favorite snapshots from my Instagram feed this month. If you’re on Instagram too, let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram to get these photos and more arrive directly to you as I post them! Here are some favorite snapshots from my Instagram feed this month. @TriciaGoyer Click To… [Continue Reading]
Back-to-School Life Management Secrets for Moms
Back-to-School Life Management Secrets for Moms Secret #1 – Write in the Morning Julia Cameron, best-selling author, has a great suggestion with how to start every morning. She explains, “‘Morning Pages’ are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages – they are… [Continue Reading]
July’s Instagram Round-Up!
I’m a pretty avid Instagram-er. So I thought I’d share some photo highlights from the past month of summer travels and fun with the Goyer clan. If you’re on Instagram too, let’s connect! Family Photo at the Dixie Stampede! The Girls Love Exploring Iva’s Farm Summer Days Swimming with Goggle Friends! From Our Trip… [Continue Reading]