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Our church had a successful Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer. This year’s theme was “In The Wild” and I was the Craft’s Leader. For early childhood grades I try to find crafts that the kids can do all by themselves. I always hated for my child to bring home something the teacher made for…
I cannot tell you how excited I am for July to begin! Beyond the obvious Independence Day celebrations at the beginning of the month there is nothing like the heat of summer finally arriving and getting out to enjoy all the things that scream of summer. Ice cream, street fairs, sunshine, sweet cherries, and beach…
Experience is the only teacher your child will always get an A from. Why? Studies conducted at MIT show that when kids are merely listening to lectures, their brain activity literally registers at 0. What that means is that some sort of stimulation must occur to thinking and ultimately learning to take place. Think about…
We are enjoying the more relaxed schedule that summer holds, but I do like to have a soft plan set for each day. We begin summer days with a slow start. When the kids get up, they are allowed TV time. We have breakfast on the couch together and watch our favorite cartoons. One of…
Summer vacation for kids can turn sour quicker than anticipated. Once all of the starts of summer activities and fun times die down, it is common to crave family fun and adventure. Things from movie nights to starting new sports to going into your local city for the day cross your mind, but often a…
This year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme is “In the Wild” and I was asked to lead crafts. Each year I use the Craft Leader’s Guide to help me come up with craft ideas. Then I try to find a way to recreate those ideas using household items instead of purchasing the craft kits. Our…
My mom’s cornbread is always a favorite. I make it for our family every couple of weeks. Whenever I bring it to a potluck or gathering I have multiple requests for the recipe. It always turns out so moist and delicious with the perfect golden crust around the edge. I’m a lifetime WW member and…
Hearing your baby cry is more troubling for moms. Studies have shown that oxytocin levels rise causing mothers’ brains to instantly react to the sound of their own baby. Dads, on the other hand, can sleep right through it. So, if you’re a mom, it’s especially important to you that your baby can learn how…
Do you ever wonder what’s in your baby’s products that you are putting on their skin? I have always made it a point to check out ingredients and how safe they are for baby. When I found hello bello, I was excited to check them out and of course share with you. Because who doesn’t…
It’s the end of another school year and that means teacher gifts for all my children’s teachers! I choose to make all the teacher gifts instead of purchasing gifts for everyone. This year I had nine teacher gifts to make and I have been recovering from a shoulder impingement. So basically I had to use…
As much as we all love the longer days of summer parents always love bedtime even more. This time of day is especially important for those of us with smaller children who still require constant vigilance to keep alive because once our darlings are off to sleep we can finally relax and do the things…
We all have to carry keys around for the most part. Why not be smart about it? Keys on a key ring tend to be a pain and bulky to carry around. KeySmart is a new way to organize your keys and have them together and easier to carry around. There’s a Smarter Way to…