The Action Bible With 5 kids, we’ve tried out our fair share of Bibles, Devotionals and other Bible-related materials. I am a firm believer in making sure the Bible is understandable and enjoyable, and am not opposed to using Bible “story” books to help make the Bible come alive to my kids at the various… Continue reading The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway
Category: Family Fun
Fun Friday: Preschool Play Time & Toys
Guest Post Preschool Play Time: Our Favourite Toys Of all the years in the lives of parents and their kids, the preschool days are often the ones filled with the most joy and laughter. These are the years that will shape your children before they go off to face the trials of the classroom and… Continue reading Fun Friday: Preschool Play Time & Toys
Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13
Conference Call on Teaching our Kids Values **From the Power of Moms** TOMORROW – Tues, January 29th at 10am Mountain Time, Richard and Linda Eyre have agreed to do a special call for all participants in the new Alexander’s Amazing Adventures program at Power of Moms (based on the Eyres’ NYTimes Bestseller, Teaching Children Values). During… Continue reading Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13
Great Wolf Lodge promo code – Save 20% with Early Bird Savings
Early Bird Savings – Williamsburg Great Wolf Lodge Promo Code We LOVE going to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg . . . especially in the winter! There is nothing better than being able to swim in an 84 degree waterpark when it’s in the 30’s and 40’s outside! If you haven’t been . . .… Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge promo code – Save 20% with Early Bird Savings
Fun Friday: “The best toy in the world!”
Gyros S107G RC Helicopter video review I have been told that this is the “best (toy) in the world” and the “coolest present ever” – according to my 10 year old son! We were blessed to be able to receive and review this helicopter from a company called Xenon Project. The opinions are all… Continue reading Fun Friday: “The best toy in the world!”
2013 Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days Experience – $139 w/ Promo Code
Promo codes for 2013! **I am sooo sorry I didn’t get this up last fall. I don’t know where my brain was? (stuck in holiday festivities I think!) There may still be some rooms left – but I’m not sure . . . so grab them quick! **I will update this list when I get… Continue reading 2013 Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days Experience – $139 w/ Promo Code
Merry Christmas!
Wanting to wish you all a very Merry Christmas today! I’m going to enjoy this blessed day with my kids, family and awesome in-laws, but am also praying for those that are not able to do so (military commitments, the families in CT that lost loved ones and others).My heart goes out to all of… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
17 years ago today . . . I became a mom!
Happy Birthday! 17 years ago today, after 30 hours of labor, I finally got to find out just who had been hiding inside of me for 9 months and had made me a mom! I sure do love this boy and am blessed to be his mom! A 17 year journey . . . Raising… Continue reading 17 years ago today . . . I became a mom!
Fun Family Friday – 13 ideas for Fun!
Fun Family Friday I don’t know when we started it – but at least a decade ago or more. In the busyness of raising young kid, we wanted to schedule a night each week dedicated to just having fun as a Family – and “Fun Family Fridays” sounded perfect with the alliteration and the fact… Continue reading Fun Family Friday – 13 ideas for Fun!
Fun Friday: FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot
How has your summer gone? Have you heard “I’m bored” at all? (if not – I need to talk to you – and you need to share with us how you keep your kids from being bored . . . or at least saying “I’m bored”!) Need something new to do with your kids (that’s… Continue reading Fun Friday: FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot
Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days Experience – $139 with Promo Code
**Looking for the 2013 dates & codes – visit HERE. Updated promo codes for 2012! **UPDATED ON 7/18/2012 You can’t beat this deal!! Even though I am not a homeschooling mom {gasp! . . . I know – right?! 5 kids – and I don’t homeschool? I think people think that if you have that… Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days Experience – $139 with Promo Code
Happy 4th of July – Freedom, Independence – and FREE Coffee!
Happy 4th of July! I hope and pray you all have a FABULOUS 4th – full of food, friends, family, fireworks and fun (and FREE coffee)! {How’s that for some alliteration?!} We typically spend the afternoon at the beach, and stay till the Fireworks show (that is put on right next to us) is… Continue reading Happy 4th of July – Freedom, Independence – and FREE Coffee!
Unexpected problems . . . A Nightmare, Adventure or Dream come true?
Sometimes plans just don’t go . . . as planned! {I know that’s never happened to you!} What was supposed to be an easy trip to Washington DC to get my oldest on a train bound for a school in New England (and cheaper than flying), has turned into quite the nightmare . . .… Continue reading Unexpected problems . . . A Nightmare, Adventure or Dream come true?
The one thing you will NEVER regret!
What do you regret? I have had a lot of regrets throughout my life so far – wishing I had done things differently in raising my older kids, regretting all the hours I spent trying to make money from home when my kids were little (and we were doing fine without that “extra income”), and… Continue reading The one thing you will NEVER regret!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I had wanted to say Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you earlier today, but I ended spending the day preparing to surprise my kids and hubby with a turkey dinner, “fancy” decorations for the table (including the “good” plates and glasses), homemade Valentine’s cards for the kids (that started off going… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!!