Our family can’t get enough of books, and they’re often gifted at birthdays and Christmas! So I was excited to see this Amazon code you can use to save $5 off a $20 book purchase on Amazon. Please note this is for actual physical books shipped & sold by Amazon (not 3rd party, eBooks, or audiobooks). Many times […] Read more…
Black Friday Deals from Christian Companies!
Our Thanksgiving Day this year included our immediate family and my in-laws (we celebrated with my family last weekend). It was full of turkey (but no stuffing!), potatoes, salad, cranberries, and our favorite traditional Norwegian food–lefse! I had to ask 3 different employees to help me find it in the grocery store, so I may just need […] Read more…
How to Keep Skin Healthy and Soft in the Dry Winter Months
If I didn’t notice the shift into the fall season by the colorful leaves on the trees or crispness in the air, my skin would tell me that autumn was here. The moment the maple tree in our front yard begins to turn red, dry skin appears, on my arms, legs and face especially. Because […] Read more…
20+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas for your Kids
Every once in a while, I go on a cleaning spree. In similar fashion to my son’s miniature John Deere front-loader, I zoom through the house scooping up stray toys, nubby colored pencils and other discarded craft supplies, plus an occasional piece of “hidden” (read “old and nasty”) candy and toss them in a large […] Read more…
Children’s Kindle and Audiobooks on Sale at Amazon!
I’m excited to share some awesome children’s Kindle and Audiobooks that are at a deep discount on Amazon right now! You don’t need a Kindle or a subscription to Audible to download these books. Family-Friendly Audiobooks – SALE! **Be sure to click into the item and check the audiobook sale price! Kirsten: An American Girl […] Read more…
9 Thanksgiving Books That Keep Your Kids Focused on God
During the month of November, we often talk about what we are thankful for. And it’s so good to count our blessings, but it’s also very important to talk to our children about Who we are thankful to for all of these blessings! I thought it would be really fun to share with you some of our […] Read more…
Pumpkin Patch Parable Activity Pack!
The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs is one of our favorite fall books! I’ve read it with my kids every year for the last five years (and even the older ones still listen in ;) ) This story walks children through how a farmer grows a pumpkin patch and then carves his pumpkins […] Read more…
15 Scriptures to Pray in the Darkness
The diagnosis was devastating and yet not unexpected. My grandmother had been sick for a long time, but because she never wanted to go to the doctor, her symptoms puzzled us all for almost a year. Then, finally, an answer. Pancreatic cancer. Death would come within months. She had lived a long and blessed life….but […] Read more…
Biblical Reformation Resources for the Family!
Re-emphasizing our salvation by grace through faith was one of the main focuses of the Reformation. Though these biblical truths were not new, some in the church at that time had added extra requirements onto salvation, putting Christians under the burden of the law. As Martin Luther studied the Bible, he desired to communicate the […] Read more…
Bible Verse Lunchbox Notes for Early Readers!
A few weeks ago, I created Bible verse lunchbox notes for elementary and older children. I wanted to know if any of you could use lunchbox notes for your early readers too! The response was an overwhelming “yes!” so I made six Scripture verse lunchbox notes with simple verses that are designed for children who […] Read more…
The one thing I started doing that transformed my day
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Or so the saying goes. I always rolled my eyes at what I thought was such a cliche. I really didn’t believe that or even care to try and plan out my day. Really, when do our days ever go as planned? Especially when we have […] Read more…
5 Truths About God that Will Help Your Kids Understand Who God Is
“Mom, who is God?” The surprising question came from my quiet 6 year old. And honestly, in the moment, I wasn’t sure what to say! Strange, right? But sometimes, when we’ve known the Lord for awhile, we find it hard to explain WHO He is in words. So I gave my son the quick answer, […] Read more…
Flourish Conference – A Free Online Conference for Christian Women
Do you feel like some days you’re floundering instead of flourishing? Do you wonder how you can to learn how to thrive even when life falls into chaos? When difficult days turn into weeks, months, or years? When your faith flounders and you aren’t sure how to get your joy back so that you can […] Read more…
The Big List of Scripture Music for Kids
Do your kids love to sing the same songs over and over again? Yep, mine too. The great thing about repetition through song is that it makes for an easy way to commit words to memory–especially when those words are Scripture! I really think putting Bible verses to music is the best way to learn […] Read more…
Dayspring BOGO Sale!
Dayspring is having a BOGO sale on all of their “encouragement” products, now through September 15! I love Dayspring’s beautiful designs, they have amazing new planners and Bible journaling materials too! It’s a company I love to support when I want a Scripture themed gift! The products that are in this particular sale are fun […] Read more…