My oldest daughter is growing up right before my eyes! I’m trying hard to take it all in, but I admit some days I can barely take it!! She has started to notice clothes in stores that she likes and take more care in what she wears. She has been asking for months for a [...]
Sep 012011
When each of my kids started eating solid food I have had the thought……”They are the messiest eater we have had yet!” I’m sure this is just my memory or lack there of, but goodness my toddler is messy!! I can never find a bib that I am happy with for a price that I [...]
Jul 152011
I read books by Christian authors for the same reason I listen to Christian music and very carefully choose the movies I watch – I want my mind filled with only what would be approving to the Lord. “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and [...]
Apr 232011
I know this is last min, but I HAD to add this fun cake to my list of Easter ideas!! This cake cost $1.50 to make and literally took 20 min to do (after baking). It is a VERY tangible (and yummy) way to present the Easter story to a wide range of ages. All [...]
Last year we made some very special family memories with an authentic Seder Dinner and a special Easter Service at our church. Our girls know very much why we celebrate Easter and on their own levels can articulate what the holiday means to them. But I cannot deny my love for Peeps! So, here are [...]
Jan 072011
Just in case you missed my announcement, but I am newly pregnant with number five! We are so excited!! I am NOT, however, excited about these first few months of Morning (All-Day) Sickness. With my first daughter I had it pretty bad, with my second daughter it was slightly better…..manageable, with my third daughter I [...]
Dec 182010
I hope you have enjoyed my series on UnGifts this week! AND if all of these UnGifts aren’t enough for you…… How about a $35 Gift Certificate to finish up your Christmas shopping!??! CNS Stores has over 200 Online Stores that you can choose from to use your Gift Certificate! Check out these SUPER CUTE Children’s [...]
I hope you are getting the idea of UnGifting now after answering some UnGift questions and sharing some priceless UnGifts with you yesterday! Just a few ideas on practical UnGifts for you today. Not all of these are free, like most of the things on yesterday’s list, but these gifts will likely not be regifted [...]
I hope I answered all of your questions yesterday about UnGifts. Now let’s get on with some UnGift ideas! All of the ideas I am sharing today fall into the category of priceless – they are so valuable or special to others, there is no price tag you can put on them. This is where [...]
Dec 152010
A few weeks ago I shared about our family’s desire to have a different kind of Christmas this year. We sat down on Thanksgiving with all of our kids and talked with them about this idea. We decided, together, THAT NONE OF OUR GIFTS THIS YEAR WOULD BE SOMETHING BOUGHT WITH MONEY! Yes! You read [...]
