My husband and I have never been the party types and we love bringing in the New Year with our children. New Years Eve Party Ideas for the kids can be a great deal of fun for all! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. New Year's Eve can be so much fun when you have children. We usually watch the ball drop at midnight and have some Welch's … [Read more...]
10 At Home Fun Frugal Family Nights
Life is busy! It is so easy to get caught up in a schedule that separates you often as a family! You even have to be careful with kids activities and sports schedules because although you are often there at their practices and ballgames you don’t get much time for conversation and time to build relationships! This is what I love about family nights! They are an intentional activity … [Read more...]
10 Fun Winter Family Nights
Winter can be a tough time. It has been icing and snowing day after day here for a month straight and everything has been canceled a LOT! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Cabin fever can set in fast!! However, winter can also be a nice time to really connect with your family. Why? You are often stuck inside TOGETHER! … [Read more...]
25 Days of Christmas Fun!
I love to do things with my kids during the Christmas Season. However, I realize with many people’s list and Pinterest and blog ideas there are moms out there feeling guilty this time of the year too. I can also relate to that. It is a busy time and if we are not careful we take on way too much. I came up with 25 days to Christmas of fun things I can do to create memories … [Read more...]
10 Inexpensive Holiday Date Nights!
The holidays can be a perfect time to connect with your spouse! There are so many wonderful things you can do together and dare I say, "romantic". There is something about the glowing of Christmas lights or fresh baked goods that scream togetherness! I wanted to put a list together of some ideas you could do with your spouse this year or for the years to come during the … [Read more...]
Ways to Celebrate Advent with Your Family
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...]
