The Jesus Tree
Directions for creating a Jesus Tree to help little ones (and all of you) keep your eyes on Jesus during Advent.
The Best Read Alouds of 2024
We did some good reading in 2024! We journeyed to Rome, to Narnia, and to Hiberia. We listened in on war strategy meetings, solved mysteries, and laughed out loud. Maybe your next good read is on this list…
The Puzzle Peace Challenge
The story of how our family traded trouble-making for peacemaking one puzzle piece at a time.
Wisdom from Mother Robin + Nest with Eggs DIY
This story of Mother Robin and her squawky brood reminds me to slow down and enjoy my full nest days, even when my own brood is being loud and squawky.!
Splashing Rocks and Finding Rest
As toddler Soren tossed rock after rock and and enjoyed splash after splash, his restless and agitated soul found peace, right there beside still waters…
The Best Read Alouds of 2023
Here are some of our favorite Read Alouds from 2023. We’ve got elephants, porcelain rabbits, and bridges. We’ve got historical fiction, comedy, and non-fiction. My guess is that there is something here for you.
Giggles: A Theater Prompt to Complete the Creative Prompt Trilogy
A squiggle is a quick and easy art prompt, a wiggle is a creative writing prompt. What is a giggle? A quick and easy theater prompt!
A New Heart for a New Season
New routines can be exciting. They can also be challenging. As we begin a new school year, we once again need God to meet us in this season with his mercies that are new every morning, new every season.
Wiggles: A Wacky Writing Prompt Guaranteed to Give You the Giggles
Wiggles are a wacky writing prompt that prove once again that creative minds think differently.
Squiggles: No Prep, No Fuss Art Fun for the Whole Family
Squiggles are an easy art prompt for all ages that celebrate how creative minds think differently, and are almost guaranteed to give you the giggles!
All That’s Good: A Summer Read that Goes Well with Weeds
As we used our eye for botanical discernment to tackle a massive weeding project, the words of Hannah Anderson in her book “All That’s Good” trained my heart in the broader art of discernment.
An Eye for Wonder: Prepare Your Family to be Wowed When Traveling
If we expect to see the beauty and blessings around us — if we actually look for them–we are much more likely to find them. Here are some tips in how to prepare the mind and stir the imagination so that your family is ready to be wowed on your next adventure together.