Whether you call it Thanksgiving, or celebrate with friends for Friendsgiving, it’s often the after dinner entertainment that knocks the wind out of our sails. We’ve spent all our time and energy preparing food, decor and dessert, and now that it’s over, kids are full of energy and ready to go… adults are ready to […]
Inspired Autumn Tree of Thanks and Table Decor
Inspired to be Thankful Autumn is perhaps my favorite time of year. I grew up in the mountains on the East Coast where the cool mornings would smell fresh and crisp. The leaves would all be dressed in their party best. It looked just like God had dumped a crayon box out over the hills […]
Thanksgiving Books and Resources Your Kids Will Love
Thanksgiving Books and Resources Your Kids Will Love Thanksgiving is just around the corner! I LOVE seeing all the Thanksgiving crafts and projects and fun stuff to do with kids everywhere! We’ve got our Thankful Tree up already and been coloring and crafting various turkey things, but what we may enjoy just as much as […]
Thankful Game (Free Printable)
Gratitude is a necessary part of successful and joyful living. The Thankful Game is just one more way we can teach our children thankfulness. These fun print outs will make gratitude come easier and instructions include ways to make it a game, a family discussion guide or even incorporate into your homeschool writing class! The […]
Let’s Read About Turkeys (What to Read Link Up)
Turkeys are endearing and ugly all at the same time. They are definitely one of the many creatures that show us God’s incredibly creativity and a bit of his sense of humor and practicality as well. Today’s What to Read Wednesday post is all about turkeys. And we invite you read through the posts that […]
Make Each Day a Celebration by Being Thankful
[wp_eStore_cart_when_not_empty] Why let thankfulness and celebration only come at holidays and special occasions? Why not make every day a celebration by being thankful? Here are some ideas on how to do that. 1. Get the Right State of Mind To start, you’ll need to relieve tension and anxiety. It’s just really hard to feel grateful […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Whether or not you live in a country that celebrates Thanksgiving, or not, I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving today. It is our family’s prayer, that today you may know God, our Savior, personally, as his adopted and beloved child; and that you will bask in the knowledge of his unconditional love and […]
What Kinds of Deals to Expect on Black Friday
Black Friday is Just 3 Weeks Away! On Black Friday every place you can imagine, both online and off, people will be shopping Black Friday deals. Followed on Monday by Cyber Monday deals online. Stores give incredible savings on products because they’re hoping that you’ll also pick up a few of their other regularly priced items, […]
Inspiration for the Holidays
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. […]