Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of year! We fully embrace the season and savor it for all its worth because it truly is so special. Although it truly is easy to get caught up in all of the things, we believe that the memories that we create with …
Favorite Thanksgiving Storybooks
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I love to read picture books that help us remember and celebrate the day. Gratitude is such a valuable and beautiful characteristic in the life of anyone and I believe that is is so important that we start teaching children to be …
How We Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
As we enter the winter months and think ahead to cold and flu season, I thought I’d share some things that our family does to prevent sickness as well as some of our favorite remedies for those times we do get sick. For a little context, I have a background …
12 Days of Christmas Story + Activity Bundle
Christmas is a wonderful time of year! A time of excitement, anticipation, and wonder for many. It is also a busy season and if we are not careful, we can easily be caught up in the hustle and bustle and miss out on the wonder and joy of the season. …
Best Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. While last minute shopping amidst the hustle and bustle of the season can be a fun experience, if you want to beat the rush and have a more peaceful season leading up …
One Pot Red Beans and Rice
This is a delicious, one pot meal that your entire family will love. Bonus – it is super budget friendly and uses ingredients already in your pantry. With the prices of groceries steadily increasing, I am always looking for ways to simplify our meal plans and save a little money. …
Best Christmas Gifts for Toddler Girls
Christmas is just around the corner – have you made your lists yet? It can be both fun and challenging to find Christmas gifts each year, but with a little thought and time, you’ll be well-prepared. In this blog post I hope to give you some ideas to get you …
12 Days of Christmas – a FUN way to Spark Connection During the Holidays
The Christmas season often brings about a strange mixture of emotions: overwhelm and exhaustion at all of the things that need done along with holiday events, programs, and outings; yet, anticipation and joy at the wonder of the season and excitement for the celebration that culminates on Christmas day. While …
Favorite Bible Story Books
We believe it is never too early to start teaching children the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ and we strive to saturate our children’s hearts with God’s Word starting at a very young age, basically at birth. Giving children a solid foundation in their early years will …
Thanksgiving Activity Pages for Preschoolers
Pilgrim hats, corn husks, pumpkin pie, Native Americans – do these words have images of Thanksgiving days gone by popping into your mind? The holiday season is just around the corner and that means it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving books and activities to help your toddlers and preschoolers …