Every Christmas season when I was growing up, our church youth group would go out caroling to all of the elderly in our church and community. Just as much a part of the tradition was the fruit basket or plate full of goodies we delivered to each one. I’m not sure what brought more joy, […]
Holidays around here are more often than not filled with baloons, decor, fun treats, gifts, friends, smiles, laughs and great memories. There are so many great holiday activities in our list of family traditions for the holidays. Join us as we share the fun with you!
30+ Teacher Gift Ideas
It’s that time of year again. In a few days you’ll probably get that note from school announcing your child’s class Christmas (or Holiday) party, and all of the sudden you’ll be thinking: “Help! I need teacher gift ideas! ” Here are 30+ traditional, and non-traditional gift ideas to make your teacher feel special this […]
20 Days of Ultimate Christmas Lists!
Christmas is coming! The days are counting down! I know some of you don’t want to think about it until well after the Thanksgiving holiday is over, but for the rest of us, who like to plan and organize and shop and plan and create and cook, and did I mention plan? Well, for us, […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Benefits of a Literature Based Curriculum
All of us are used to learning with books, but generally the majority of those books are textbooks. What if we changed it up, used a Literature Based Curriculum with less text books and more real living books! Would it still count as learning? Would it work? What would you say if I told you […]
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 […]
Christmas Tree Symbolism
Christmas Eve The pies fresh from the oven smell deliciously spicy. The presents are wrapped and neatly stacked under the pungent Pine tree, adorned with silver balls, red bows and a homemade angel. There are homemade ornaments (all from this year) and a paper chain. The stockings are stuffed and awaiting the surprise of the […]
Christmas Traditions
This time of year there is much talk of tradition: Our family has some Christmas traditions – some with important meaning and some just because they are fun and create good memories. Here are a few of them: Gingerbread & sugar cookies: Every year we make and decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies. We use the […]
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