Note: This sale expired 11/3/13, but the suggested resources are still available for purchase individually. Do you ever feel void of holiday inspiration? Or overwhelmed and just in need of some direction? The holidays are quickly approaching and with many ways to celebrate between October and December, you might start feeling a little stressed and uninterested. […]
Martin Luther (What to Read Link Up)
While a lot of the world have traditions that celebrate Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, on October 31st, we choose to focus on a far more uplifting happening in history – October 31, 1517 was the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis to the door of the Wittenberg church in Germany – a very important […]
Halloween and the Day of the Dead Mexican Holiday
Yesterday we talked about Halloween and why we don’t participate in it. Many mistakenly think that the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Mexican Holiday) is the Mexican version of Halloween. It actually is not, but is rather a culmination of three days of traditions honoring, remembering and celebrating the dead, whose origins […]
Our Favorite Things About Mexico (Free Printable Mexican Flag)
Happy Birthday Mexico! Today, Mexico celebrates the 203rd anniversary of it’s Independence from Spain. The celebrations usually begin around Midnight on September 15th with someone’s reenactment of Miguel Hidalgo’s Grito (the famous speech which initiated the 1810 revolt leading to their Independence) and of course fireworks till all hours of the morning. In honor of […]
Be Patriotic! (What to Read Link Up)
Flag Day and July 4th June 14 is Flag Day in the USA and July 4th marks the anniversary of our nations independence. If your family is like ours, books will play a big part in the patriotic festivities as we remember our history, celebrate our freedom, and honor our flag, our veterans and our […]
What to Read for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up. Have you started thinking about what to read in preparation for Father’s Day? Anyone living has a father. They come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Some you’re born to, some adopt you, and some love you like their own without having to. My father is tall and strong […]
Staycations: Have Fun Wherever You Are!
As I promised in yesterday’s post, here are links to great Staycation destinations from all over the United States! Even if you only visit virtually, by clicking on the links, the journey is sure to be worth it! Enjoy! Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of […]
Staycation: Discover Asheville
You don’t have to have a budget like Vanderbilt’s to enjoy the beautiful mountain charm of Asheville, North Carolina. I grew up not far from Asheville and I know that with all the family and budget friendly things to do, there is no reason you couldn’t be a tourist in your own hometown! Exploring Asheville, […]
You are a Good Mom!
Dear Young Mother, You are a good mom! A bad mom would not care or voice a desire to change as you did in your letter yesterday. You want to thrive in the little years, and you can! I know your frustration. I’ve been there. I understand the survival mode. The sympathy you felt oozing […]
Letter from a Young Mother
Dear Friend, I heard a great talk last night on Mommy Jammies Night about being a “yes mom”. It was great! So inspiring! I want to be a “yes mom”. But then I asked the question What about us moms trying to be good moms, yes moms, with little people in the family? I mean […]