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Blessed to Be a Blessing – 30 Things I Want My Teens To Remember
You and I are incredibly blessed. Although the we may not have all of our wants, just having the basic necessities, plus whatever type of technology that enables you to read this, means we are richer than three-fourths of the world’s population. We can easily lose...
Best Gifts for Young Bakers
Some of my best memories involve good food, especially dessert! From Christmas time gingerbread houses to custom birthday cakes, baking and eating with family and friends is special! My teen daughter loves baking. She has her own home business baking cakes and plans...
Unconditional Love – 30 Things I Want My Teens to Remember
Unconditional love. God, our Heavenly Father, shows it to us as our example so we can show it to others, especially our children. It is the first thing I want my teens to remember. “I will always love you no matter what” is our family mantra. Even when you are in...
Showing the Fruit of the Spirit Among Those We Love Most
Home. It’s supposed to be the best, most comfortable place to be, but it is also the hardest place to live out our faith. It’s easy to talk about having the fruit of the Spirit, and not too hard to show it in public most of the time; however, our habits at home are...
Help Your Family Focus on Jesus This Easter
Spring is approaching quickly! I am excited about the warmer weather and family days outdoors biking, camping, and creating memories! (In our homeschool, we take “sun” days instead of snow days.) My favorite holiday comes in the spring. I look forward to the joy of...
A Family Scripture Reading Plan for Easter
Easter is my favorite holiday because it is through Jesus’s resurrection that we have certain hope of eternal life! As the Apostle Paul so strongly writes, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17)....
Geocaching: Inexpensive Family Fun
Looking for an fun family activity that is low cost and appeals to all ages? Try Geocaching! Never heard of it? It's easy with just a little technology, a vehicle, & an adventurous spirit! Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt, though often the treasure is just...
A Real-Life Letter Hunt: Making Memories While Learning ABC’s
Learning to recognize letters of the alphabet can be one of the most challenging parts of preschool and kindergarten. Some kids pick up on it so easily, while others struggle through months of hard work. One way we made learning letters fun in our homeschool is...
Sweet Sixteen – Creating Lifelong Memories on Milestone Birthdays
My oldest child just turned sixteen. Can you believe it? Sweet sixteen! Truly the days are slow, but the years fly. I cannot imagine life without her caring, bossy, sweet, lovable self in our home. All too soon, she will be making her way in the world on her own. She...
Family Biking: Creating Lifelong Memories in Everyday Moments
I have always loved riding a bicycle. Riding bikes on the country roads or around the campgrounds on family vacations are some of my favorite childhood memories. I still love the thrill of the wind rushing in my face as I race down hills at our favorite state parks....
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