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 !
Give Them Grace: Moms Need to Pray
Highly unqualified is what makes me qualified to write this post. I began drafting this post thinking that I had the children well cared for and happy. I sat quietly on the couch, while they enjoyed a special Netflix treat of watching Curious George with their breakfast -- something I RARELY do. But I did today . . . cutting corners you might say as I tried to pack … [Read more...] about Give Them Grace: Moms Need to Pray
Eating Your Decorations: Asparagus Soup & Giveaway
There is a soup that I always associate with Christmas. Asparagus soup. It's green. It contains nutmeg. We have eaten it on several occasions especially when our meals have contained five courses (note: at my mother-in-law's house). But what I love about this soup . . . my kids devour it. I think it has something to do with the amount of cream and … [Read more...] about Eating Your Decorations: Asparagus Soup & Giveaway