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October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Did you know that… 75% of pastors report being “extremely stressed” or “highly stressed” 90% work between 55 to 75 hours per week 90% feel fatigued and worn out every week 91% have experienced some form of burnout in ministry and 18% say they are … [Read more...] about Pastor Appreciation Idea – FREE Printable!
We are all set for school down here in Florida! Students come back on Wednesday! I am so excited, but always full of nervous butterflies, too! I like to come up with a fun way to bless my preschool teacher team at the start of the year. This little gift is so cute and practical. Any teacher (male … [Read more...] about Back to School Teacher Gift – FREE Printable!
One of my favorite things to do is dream up new ways to bless our teachers and staff throughout the Back to School season! During our training days for the teachers before the students arrive on campus, we like to provide various yummy spreads as a way to show our appreciation for all of their … [Read more...] about Back to School Teacher Appreciation Breakfast – FREE Printable!
Today I am sharing one of my favorite meals! This recipe is quick, easy, and full of clean ingredients. We love to eat this meal for dinner, but it could also work great for breakfast with the fried egg on top. Even my kiddos like to eat it! Recipe - Turkey Hash with Veggies Save … [Read more...] about Recipe – Turkey Hash with Veggies
I am the Preschool Director at a small Christian school and I love to teach at our weekly Chapel services. I am passionate about taking truths from the Bible and helping young learners engage in a school wide lesson through fun and laughter! Our school celebrates a different Fruit of the Spirit … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Bananas Chapel
**I am a few days late posting this, but I know some of you are just like me and thrive in the last minute! I get my best ideas 24 hours after a deadline!** We have been blessed with wonderful neighbors and I love to find ways to say "thank you" to them for always having that stick of butter, cup … [Read more...] about 12 Days of Christmas for Neighbors – FREE Printable
We decorated the outside of the preschool where I work with several different Christmas inflatables last week. One of the inflatables is an absolutely adorable 6 foot trio of Joseph and Mary holding baby Jesus. (See it HERE.) It rained one day while the children were leaving for the day at pick up … [Read more...] about Simple Christmas Ideas from A-Z
It's October! My favorite month of the year! I love everything about the fall season. Especially the fun fall treats. I wanted to put together an easy treat to give to my preschool team as well as for my boys to give to their teachers to celebrate the beginning of October. My friend, TERESA, … [Read more...] about Fall Treat Tag – FREE Printable
This is probably one of my most favorite meals to make and eat! It is as delicious as it is easy to throw together on a busy fall night! I have been known to hang out by the stove long after everyone has left the kitchen, eating the extra bits of sweet potato and broccoli straight off the pan. No … [Read more...] about Recipe – One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes
I clipped this recipe from a Paula Deen magazine probably 20 years ago. Every year when we go back to school I get so excited to make it! Not to mention that my children come home from school acting as if they have never eaten a day in their lives. A filling snack mix is just what they … [Read more...] about Back to School Snack Mix
Every year I have it in my head and heart to do something for my children's teachers on the first day of school! But the reality is that I don't have it that together. In fact, this year on the first day of school, Noah woke up and said these words to me, "I am going to go start my summer reading … [Read more...] about First Week of School Teacher Gift – FREE Printable
On the night before the first day of school, Noah asked me if the Back to School Fairy was going to visit us. I was a little taken aback... He is going into 7th grade. I thought surely he would think that was "baby-ish" or "not cool" or "sussy baka", as the teens are calling things these … [Read more...] about School Bus Cake
The first day of school for us is TOMORROW! As I planned and prayed for how to best prepare my preschool students and my own kiddos for school, I immediately thought of prayer! It truly is the best thing we can do to prepare our hearts for whatever the Lord has in store! I found some … [Read more...] about A Prayer for the First Day of School – FREE Printable
One of my best secrets for getting kids to love books is to simply have a bunch of options set up in their environment! We have book boxes in the bedroom, by the changing table, in the car, in the kitchen, the living room bathroom, etc. There is always a good time to read! But what books have … [Read more...] about The BEST Christian Board Books
We are gearing up for back to school and we all know what that means - the obliteration of having time to make dinner! Simple and quick meals are my saving grace during the school week. Sloppy Joes are always easy to make and they are always a hit. This recipe takes Sloppy Joes to the next level … [Read more...] about Recipe – Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
