Encouragement for Moms of Preschoolers
It feels so good to teach your little one something new. When Kai was two, we did this lesson with the cutest post office activities and he was over the moon. My preschoolers started asking me about our mailbox and loved nothing more than seeing the postal worker delivering mail at about the same age. […] Read more…
Hi there! Welcome to my little series called Encouraging Bible Verses. I’d love for you to browse the other posts in this series. Grab some coffee and let’s dive in to God’s word together. I pray you’re encouraged by these Bible verses to brighten your day! Today didn’t start off on a great note. […] Read more…
I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to write about giving your kiddos their first calendar because it’s incredibly helpful for our family. The only problem was that I wasn’t sure how to help you get your hands on one! Thankfully, I discovered some awesome resources that are available for you to get […] Read more…
Moms, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Today I’m going to help you learn how to fill it by following some Biblical self care basics. Keep in mind that self care is necessary for Christians, but selfishness is just the opposite. Balancing the work you do for others with taking care of yourself is […] Read more…
A lot of people tell me that baking is science, and I think they’re on to something. Wouldn’t it be great if baking was truly treated like a real science experiment? My sweet kiddos and I would have no trouble consulting a scientific book of baking activities for preschoolers every single day. We’d follow the […] Read more…
There’s a little passage in John that describes how we bear fruit as believers. It says that in order to grow, we are pruned. We’d all love to be closer to God, but there’s work to do and branches to be cut back first. This is the passage that I think is a great metaphor […] Read more…
Is it just me, or is JOY everywhere? I hear about it on the radio. I see it written on cute mugs. I come across teachings on joy from leaders who are invested in helping us find it, share it, express it, and never let it go. Even though joy isn’t my particular word of […] Read more…
Merry Christmas! I thought I’d share something I wrote more than a year ago. This is why I love Christmas. Of all the Christian holidays, I love the story of Jesus’ birth the most. I realize that as a believer, Easter has the most significance, but as far as a story I treasure, it’s the […] Read more…
My kids have no problem using their imagination, which is especially wonderful for our rainy day activities (or snowy days, in our case). We can always come up with pretend play ideas around here, mostly because my kids initiate so much creative play. If they aren’t running around as a dinosaur or a princess, something’s up. […] Read more…
There’s a stack of dishes and pots piling up by the sink, I just discovered popcorn on the living room floor, but more importantly, my two kiddos need caring for. With everything we moms have to do, it’s pretty difficult to put your kids first. Can I get an amen? I often feel the tension […] Read more…
I’m fresh from reading Jami Amerine’s book Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors, and I was worried this would happen. A sort of overflowing of words and writers’ block are hitting me all at once! I have to push through, because, after all, I want you to know about this book. Also, I agreed to review it. […] Read more…
I’ve never followed a Bible reading plan for advent, and I figured it was about time! Christmas is coming, and this is my face. I’m so excited for everything the holiday season brings, from the tinsel to the carols. While my excitement is totally warranted, sometimes the pace and distractions mean I’m in danger of […] Read more…
I didn’t make my quiet time with God a priority today. I made breakfast, read some wonderful blog posts, caught up on the latest headlines (not good news), dropped my son off at school, drank coffee, did laundry and dishes, pretended to be an owl at my daughter’s request, played ball in the bitter cold, […] Read more…
This time of year, I’m especially hopeful that I learn the key to raising a grateful child. I can almost see the greedy arm of materialism reaching for my kids at every turn. Young ones are especially susceptible to advertising, but thankfully, they’re also ready to soak up what we teach them. The other day, […] Read more…
