We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season as we celebrate the beauty of Christ’s birth together! We will be enjoying the fun of family celebrations, stockings, cranberry candy canes, caroling to neighbors and friends, and building other sweet memories. I also can’t wait to help bring my [...]
When Your Mother’s Heart Trembles
by devans on Dec 20, 2011 in bellies & babies
Written by monthly contributing writer, Daniele Evans. Something wasn’t right. I knew it deep down, and it shook me up. This boy of ours struggled, unable to translate words in his mind to ones we could hear from his mouth. He tried, yes he did. His toddler lips shaping silently, that innocent voice straining to [...]
Healthy Peppermint Patties
by Lindsay on Dec 19, 2011 in recipes & kitchen tips
Mint chocolate is my thing…Andes Mints have my favorite chocolate for as long as I can remember. Minty freshness with a hint of sweetness just makes my day. Any other chocolate simply have no appeal to me. With the holiday season came the thought of trying to make a healthy adaption of peppermint patties for [...]
Simple Ways of Treasuring Family Memories
by Lindsay on Dec 16, 2011 in building the family
One of my greatest struggles in life is my terrible memory. I am sure I am lacking some sort of brain cells because my memory serves me so poorly. I hardly recall incidents from my past that my siblings could describe in detail for you. The reality of it is that we all have a tendency to [...]
Gift Wrapping Made into Memory-Making and God-Honoring Fun
by Lindsay on Dec 14, 2011 in building the family
Guest post written by Rachel Garlinghouse. Gift wrapping is one of those activities that just gets tacked on at the end of all the little jobs we have to do in preparation for the holidays. Often times it is hurriedly done without a lot of thought. Usually I plow through gift wrapping marathons, occasionally letting my toddler [...]
A Homemade Family Christmas
by Michele on Dec 12, 2011 in building the family, frugal & simple, learning at home
Post by Contributing Writer, Michele of Frugal Granola Part of the fun of Christmas preparations in our family is involving the little ones in making homemade gifts. Depending on their ages/abilities, the level of their contributions may vary, but they love the feeling of “being in on the surprise.” It is so sweet to see [...]
Stubby Pencil Studio Giveaway!
by Lindsay on Dec 10, 2011 in news & giveaways
While recently putting together my children’s art center, I was on the look out for some cute creative art tools that were natural for them to explore with without being exposed to unnecessary chemicals. They love coloring, painting, and drawing with a variety of tools. So when I was introduced to Stubby Pencil Studio, I [...]
Frugal, Festive Hair for Your Little Girl (Or You!)
by NDidlake on Dec 09, 2011 in frugal & simple
by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake Here’s a tutorial on how to get fabulous, Shirley Temple-style curls on your daughter. You’ll love the look, she’ll feel like a princess, and you both will have a great time putting these comfy, easy, and free rollers in! I have fond memories of holiday eves curling my hair with [...]
Enjoying the Simplicity of Staying Home
by Lindsay on Dec 07, 2011 in building the family, making a home
A reader asked: How much time during the week do you allow for time away from home and/or open your home for things like playdates/hospitality towards other moms. Our church is strong on community and “living life together” and living missionally (which I am totally on board and excited about). However, lately, it feels like [...]
Treasured Christmas Books to Read with Little Ones
by Lindsay on Dec 06, 2011 in building the family, learning at home
A special way we enjoy keeping our focus on the true meaning of Christmas is to stock up on a collection of fun meaningful Christmas storybooks. Each day we love to snuggle up with a book or two and focus our hearts again on the richness and joy of the season. As we continue to [...]
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