my children love Christmas. they know Christmastime is lots of fun, we make wonderful memories, spend extra time together, and it's a very special time of year. and Santa Claus isn't involved in any of it. both my husband and i grew up loving Santa Claus at Christmastime. but when we ourselves became parents, we decided to kick Santa to the curb. it was getting too … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Mama Hall & Santa
Give Them Grace Preview Chapters 6 & 7- Discipline and The Good Story
I don't even know where to begin with this preview. It shouldn't be hard. I read countless books every year. Write reviews for a home school group. Raise 8 children. These are the things I AM. It's what I DO. And yet, as I stare at this blinking cursor, I'm at a complete loss. I have parented with the Proverbs at the core of all my rules. I read them daily, base our conduct … [Read more...] about Give Them Grace Preview Chapters 6 & 7- Discipline and The Good Story
Fostering Family Fun
tradition - noun - the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice; a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices. Establishing strong family traditions helps to create lasting memories and a closeness within your family. Traditions tend to encourage a sense of … [Read more...] about Fostering Family Fun
Creating Christmas Games
Are you looking for something active and creative your kids can participate in during some of the upcoming colder winter days? Are you also interested in seeing how your kids view Christ as the focus of the Christmas season? Try out this create-a-game activity with your family! This activity can include all ages (in either idea-creating or playing) to work cooperatively … [Read more...] about Creating Christmas Games
December’s Bookshelf & Master Books Giveaway !
Like any good book junkie librarian, I get giddy about my opportunity to share some fine reading with you. Our revived book consumption and robbing the library shelves of their newest books has kept our local librarians in shape. Forget the workout on the days that we visit our lending library. Just remember, you never know what might happen if you give a mom a … [Read more...] about December’s Bookshelf & Master Books Giveaway !