Last year my husband sent me a text after a very stressful day at work! "I'm looking forward to our Advent devotional tonight, it has become the best part of my day." He was really enjoying the wonderful stories we were reading each night as a family! I knew what he meant, there is just something wonderful and peaceful about hearing the Greatest Love Story Ever Told! This post … [Read more...]
Creating Family Traditions for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a family holiday! This holiday came because our ancestors were thankful to God and wanted to praise HIM for all they were grateful for and how far they had come! This is the perfect day to remember all that you are grateful for! Even in the midst of trying years and struggles, we have things to be grateful for! I LOVE family traditions. I love to create new ones and enjoy … [Read more...]
10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Family
SHOPPING FOR GIFTS FOR A FAMILY CAN BE SO MUCH FUN! But also a little… stressful. If you’re like me, you really want to get the perfect gift for a family – something that will be appreciated, used and loved. You know, something that your money will be well spent on. You hate the idea that the one you get the gift for just wished you would have bought a gift card or gave cash. Every family … [Read more...]
2018 Advent Reading Calendar
This FREE Advent Calendar that you can print at home will help you plan ahead for your Bible reading this Holiday Season! There is so much commercial in Christmas! It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season and forget the real reason we are celebrating Christmas. Advent is such a special time for believers, I love Advent, there is something comforting about … [Read more...]
10 Family Nights to Have This Fall
Fall is here! The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting longer! If you have been reading here for a while you will know that I love family nights! This is such a wonderful way to connect with your kids! They love the time you and your spouse focus totally on them. No work, no phones, nothing but games, events, or just plain family togetherness. This is such a great time to … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Planner for the Homebody
I don't know about you but I am terrible about writing down list everywhere. I used to have scrap paper, envelopes, and anything else that was near me with all kinds of different lists on them. Everything from menu planning to shows I wanted to watch on Netflix. So I did something about it. I created a planner that is the catch-all for all the things about the home we love. What makes this a … [Read more...]
Happy National Root Beer Float Day
The product, information, and gift card have been provided by A&W so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about A&W Root Beer. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and do not reflect the opinions of A&W. I get to share my wedding anniversary with a pretty fun day! August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day! I absolutely love Root Beer … [Read more...]
Little Bites Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Movie Promotion & Giveaway
We love a good family movie! Especially at summer time. It just seems like the perfect activity to do before cooler weather sets in and back to school takes place. We were thrilled to find out Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is coming out soon, it looks like it is good to be fantastic! It releases July 13th in theaters. Entenmann’s Little Bites are also excited and to show it, they are … [Read more...]
5 First Day Back to School Traditions
The first day of school can be an exciting time for our kids but it can also be stressful. New classes, new classmates, and sometimes even new schools can cause stress. If we can do things to make the first day of school fun and exciting it is a great thing to do to make it an exciting day for them. We homeschool and I can't always guarantee they will love the workload but they will love their … [Read more...]
12 Dollar Store Farmhouse Decor Hacks that are Easy and Super Cheap
I really really love the farmhouse look! I think it looks cozy, warm, inviting and very much says “family” My idea of a perfect home has maps, chalkboards, lots of books and pictures of the family! I also love baskets, plants, and beautiful printables and signs! I dream of someday having a farmhouse table, a claw bathtub, and a farmer sink! It all seems so perfect for the homebody in … [Read more...]
