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Happy belated Easter! After church services, we headed to Grandmommy's house for the annual Grandchildren Egg Hunt. I don't know if you remember, but I mentioned this event last year HERE as it is kind of a big deal. Every year one of the grandkids gets to find the 'Golden Egg' and take home a … [Read more...] about Our House is Being Taken Over by Giant Bunnies
A few Sundays ago I had both boys dressed and ready for church and standing by the front door. I dashed back to the bathroom to brush my teeth. When I returned, my youngest son was completely undressed. Of course I flipped out because WHY IS HE NAKED?! He informed me that his clothes … [Read more...] about How to Not Let satan Have Your Sundays
I was recently emailing with a friend who has been undergoing an incredibly difficult season... Her 2 children - one with special needs - were both very sick and have struggled with illnesses off and on for some time. Her husband was facing some job changes. The doors were closing on … [Read more...] about Dear Mom, YOU are Easter
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. Can I self-indulge a bit today? I know Easter is all about Jesus … [Read more...] about An Easter Basket for Myself
Happy Baby's class was having an Easter egg hunt last week and I really wanted to put an extra special spin on the eggs I was supposed to send in for his classmates. I love that each item in this Easter Story Snack Mix represents an important part of the story of Christ and the life of the … [Read more...] about Easter Story Snack Mix – FREE Printable
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample box of products from PEEPS & COMPANY® for review purposes. The opinions are 100% my own! Please see my full Disclosure HERE.* I love finding ways to share the Good News of Easter with the people in my world. What better … [Read more...] about You Are One of Jesus’ Favorite PEEPS – FREE Printable
This project was inspired by the PreK-4 class that is down the hall from my classroom. I love how simple it is for little ones and I especially love that it celebrates the cross and what Easter is all about! You will need - Jumbo craft sticks Regular-sized craft sticks Assorted craft … [Read more...] about Simple Cross Craft
Several years ago I spoke at a MOPs group just before Easter. My presentation was focused on how to celebrate the Easter story with young children. After I finished speaking, a mom approached me and said that she didn't want to talk to her kids about Jesus' death. It was too gruesome and would … [Read more...] about How to Talk About Easter Without Scaring Your Kids
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. Every night I like to read to my boys before bed. We usually read … [Read more...] about Best Bibles for Kids
I love Minute-to-Win-It games. They don't require a lot of supplies, they are short, easy to do, and always good for a few laughs! If you are looking for something fun to do with your family this Easter, you have come to the right place! Here is a list of supplies you will need for these … [Read more...] about Fun Easter Minute-to-Win-It Game Ideas
I teach 2 and 3 year olds, so I am always on the hunt for fun and simple ways to capture their imaginations and ant-sized attention spans. :-) Here are a few activities that I think would be great for toddlers. Sensory Bin with Lucky Charms Fill a small, plastic bin with Lucky Charms and give … [Read more...] about 8 Simple St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Toddlers
* Today's post is by my sweet friend, Bet, who blogs at Bet on Dinner. She is helping me get the word out about my eBook, The Kindness Antennae, by sharing a simple way she and her daughter blessed a new mama recently. Don't forget to pop over to Bet's blog for delicious, easy recipes and a fun … [Read more...] about Guest Post – Showing Kindness with Sneaky Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Do you want to know my two greatest fears? LICE and PINK EYE. These 2 beasts are so contagious and hard to get rid of my flesh just cries out thinking about all that WORK. So you can imagine my delight when last week I got home from teaching to find Happy Buddy, who had stayed home with a bad … [Read more...] about The Problem with Pink Eye Discipline
I wanted to give my preschoolers a cute Valentine that was not candy and was also about Jesus - because, after all, He is the author of love! :-) Preschoolers LOVE Play-Doh. It's one of my classroom's favorite activities, so I knew it would be a win for a little gift. I found a bag of small … [Read more...] about Christ-Centered Valentine – FREE Printable!
We made these Pinterest-inspired Valentines last year in my preschool class and mailed them to all of my students' parents and grandparents. It was such a cute project and everyone was so surprised! They are pretty simple to make. We used thick card stock covered with scrapbook paper to make … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Card for Grandparents
