Big, Beautiful {Paper} Snowflakes! {Tutorial}

No real snow around here yet, so the boys and I spent the morning making different kinds of paper snowflakes! We did some of your basic fold-and-cut variety, but then I decided to get a little craftier. My friend Donna made some beautiful snowflakes for a MOPS...

The No Brainer Blog: An Interview with The Tiny Twig!

I love anything with “no brainer” in the title. My mind seems to think lack of sleep is an excuse to go on strike, so anything that claims I can do whatever it is without much thought is a win in my book! My friend Hayley, author at The Tiny Twig, proved...

Raising Gentlemen: What Would Happen “If Everybody Did?”

One of the books we’ve enjoyed this month as part of our manners focus is If Everybody Did by Jo Ann Stover. If Everybody Did shows what happens when one person makes a poor choice, which doesn’t seem like a big deal, and then what would happen if everyone...

BIG Sale Week at DaySpring!

If you’ve liked the DaySpring sales that have been popping up here and there recently, you’ll LOVE what’s happening this week! DaySpring will be having a different flash sale every day this week, along with other great sales you won’t want to...

Nerdy Ned + The Bible = Stories Your Boys Will Love! {Giveaway}

Friday sounds like a good day for a giveaway, don’t you think?! I’ve got one from Tommy Nelson that your elementary-age boys will LOVE! Totally Awesome, Super-Cool Bible Stories as Drawn by Nerdy Ned has been a big hit with six-year-old Big J! Perfect for...

25 Songs of Christmas! {Free Printables}

Last year, I shared our family tradition of learning one Christmas song a day for the first 25 days of December. I absolutely LOVE Christmas music and I want our children to know and love these wonderful songs as well! We learn how to sing each song, read about its...

13.1

As most people were waking early to start Thanksgiving dinner preparations, The Hubby and I were up eating a small breakfast, putting on our running gear, and heading out to do a little running. Ok, a LOT of running. My first half-marathon, to be precise. And it...

Black Friday Deals Galore!

Don’t miss these GREAT Black Friday online deals! I will add to them as I learn of more, so check back before you do your shopping today! Now is the time to buy What’s in the Bible? ! Use the code 30THANKS to get $30 off the complete Old Testament bundle!...

Healthy Holidays: Avoiding the Danger Zones

I’m doing this little exercise with my hubby and best friend to help keep us accountable for our health choices during the holiday season. I thought it would be good to share it with all of you as well – join in if you like! Each of us listed ten foods or...