If your kids are anything like ours, they have more toys than they have time to play. And even if the toys have been minimized, they still only play with one or two on a regular basis, making it difficult to come up with gift ideas for kids. When we noticed this trend, we decided…
In all of the chaos and commercialism surrounding the holiday season, it’s easy to forget that Christmas is actually supposed to be a celebration of Jesus’ birth. We host Christmas parties, decorate our homes, buy gifts for friends and family, and generally get caught up in the chaos of the season. Unless we’re intentional, we often…
Many families have begun to give their children fewer, but more meaningful, Christmas gifts using the “Three Gifts of the Magi” formula. One of my favorite parts of this formula for giving Christmas presents is the gift of frankincense – spiritual growth gifts for kids. The Three Gifts of the Magi Explained The gift of…
Stress is an inevitable part of family life. Whether it’s time, money, patience, or nerves running short, stress is just a given. Add in the chaos of the holidays, and stress can quickly become the tone of your home. However, with a few simple tips, stress can be minimized or reduced, creating a (mostly) stress-free…
Have you ever heard the saying, “No two kids are alike?” Well, the same seems to be true about potty training: no two kids potty train the same way. I might be on my fourth time potty training a toddler, but it’s a new experience for me this time. Why? Because we are constantly on…
Knowing God’s Word is the first step in living a life that is pleasing to Him. If you don’t know “the rules,” it can be difficult to follow them. Psalm 119:11 says, “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” (ESV). And John 14:26 reminds us that Jesus…