My kids are big book lovers (I wonder where they get it from . . . ), and it’s always exciting to pull out our Christmas books this time of year and celebrate the reason for season! Here are a few of our favorite stories, as well as a few new ones we have on… [Continue Reading]
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25 Days of Christmas Stories for Kids!
I usually incorporate a few Christian books into my Christmas shopping list. This year we’re celebrating Christmas with 24 days of Christmas books from Zonderkidz, and on Christmas Day we’ll be reading the Christmas Story from Luke 2. Each of these books shares a beautiful part of Christmas. I’m excited to celebrated Jesus’ birthday every… [Continue Reading]
Merry Christmas
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIV Merry Christmas, my wonderful readers! I hope you have a bright Christmas day, filled with family, friends,… [Continue Reading]
Immanuel | Isaiah 7:14
Saturday Scripture Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Prayer Heavenly Father, Immanuel, God with us! Thank you for sending your son—The Prince of Peace, The Great I Am—to this fallen world. Because… [Continue Reading]
12 Ways to Stop Holiday Misbehaving Before it Starts
When the Christmas season comes around we can count on a few things: 1) lots of fun family time, and 2) lots of fun family time disrupted by kids’ bad behavior. Kids often misbehave A LOT during the holidays. Their schedules are messed up; they’re over-excited and over-stimulated. (Don’t even get me started on all the… [Continue Reading]
The BIG list of {FREE} Christmas Printables!
HUNDREDS of great projects you can print and use! I’ve turned into a printable junkie. I love finding great projects, printing them up and then using them around the homes, with my kids, or for gifts! Any time day or night you’ll hear my printer buzzing and my kids racing up the stairs to see… [Continue Reading]
Best Toys of the Year! {Gift Guide}
Are you tired of spending a lot of money on expensive toys and not having your kids play with them? These are the toys that my kids play with most … and they are all reasonably priced. They make great gifts and provide hours of fun! Leap Frog | $72 My kids love their Leap Frogs!… [Continue Reading]
3 Ways to Foster Your Child’s Giving Heart This Christmas {A Guestpost}
3 Ways to Foster Your Child’s Giving Heart This Christmas The holidays are all about being thankful and giving to others. Unfortunately, we are cleverly fooled by consumerism that the holidays are about us. It is about our decorations, our beautiful perfect Christmas tree, our children experiencing all the holiday season has to offer… [Continue Reading]
Deck Your Walls! Great Gift-Giving Ideas for Christmas {+ giveaway}
As much as I enjoy picking out gifts for family and friends, it gets stressful and time-consuming tracking down a thoughtful present for every one on your list. Enter Scripted Simplicity. Recently, I came across this great company that sells decorative and meaningful plaques—consider your Christmas shopping done. Whether you are shopping for the hostess of the… [Continue Reading]
14 Books to Cozy Up With This Christmas {by Shirley Rempel}
I have a Christmas countdown tradition with our girls where I wrap up Christmas-themed books and read one each night during December. I also take time to read my own books during the month. I thought I would share the ones I enjoy reading by the tree, with a cozy blanket and cup of my… [Continue Reading]
20 Great Gifts Under $50!
GIFTS TO PAMPER MOM Made from the Earth has become some of my favorite products. My skin feels so fresh, dewy and alive! Vitamin C Moisturizer | $33 I traded in my price Elizabeth Arden for Vitamin C Moisturizer and my skin has never felt or looked better. Skin Correcting Facial Mist with Vitamin C | $25… [Continue Reading]