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**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
A great way to help little ones get ready to go to school is to have a special countdown to the first day! And what better way to countdown than to spend time praying for others! Today I am sharing a FREE Printable Back to School Countdown Prayer Chain for you to do with your kiddos. Brainstorm … [Read more...] about Back to School Countdown Prayer Chain – FREE Printable!
We were waiting in some long lines recently at a theme park in Orlando. It was hot and our youngest was getting antsy. I was tempted to break out the phone and pacify him with a show. But then I remembered what one of my mentors has taught me about parenting with the big picture in mind. She … [Read more...] about 5 Screen Free Ways to Have Fun While Waiting
Perhaps one of the most important things we can do is care for those who are not well! Galatians 6:2 says to, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ!" But it can be challenging to know exactly what to do when someone you know and love is sick. How exactly can we bear one … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Help Someone Who is Sick – Free Printable
Father's Day always sneaks up on me! 🙈 If you are like me and looking for a last minute way to honor your husband on Sunday, you have come to the right place. Check out these adorable, simple gift ideas! Add homemade cards from the kids and you are done! POPCORN TAG BY TRIED AND TRUE … [Read more...] about Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Several years ago I posted about the Summer Schedule we did with our boys. The family loved having something to look forward to each day. I am a BIG fan of letting the kids be bored, but a plan is also good. There are plenty of hours each day to do one planned thing and then let the rest be on them … [Read more...] about Summer Schedule – FREE Printable
