What does it mean to raise your boy to be a man of honor? In a world where domestic violence, crimes against women, and crime in general are constantly on the rise, it seems like an obvious answer. But if we look to God's word and the example of previous eras, becoming a man of honor means a little bit more than just not hurting women or breaking the law. Honor, as a noun, is defined by Continue Reading >>
Six Ways to Use This Instant Pot Chicken Recipe for Easy Meals
I love Instant Pot chicken. It's one of the first things I learned to make in my Instant Pot and it continues to be the one thing I make more often than any other. The reason is simple. I use the Instant Pot to make chicken ahead of time which can then be used in a huge variety of meals over the next few days if refrigerated, or weeks if frozen. Today I'm sharing my Instant Pot Chicken Recipe and Continue Reading >>
10 Awesome Free Bible Lessons for Kids
Finding high quality, free Bible lessons for kids can be a daunting task. These lessons are free, and they are also fun Bible lessons for kids of all ages. Not only is it hard to find solid biblical materials, but it is hard to teach children who have short attention spans, learning issues, behavior issues, special needs, little parental support, and who have been inundated with the world of Continue Reading >>
What New Homeschool Moms Need to Know
This post was originally written by my good friend Wendy Woerner and I have edited it to add tips from our own experience. Recently, I had an opportunity to share via phone, and then email, with a mom who is pulling her daughter out of public school NOW, at the end of the school year. What I have copied below is almost exactly what I sent to her via email. I wanted to post it here, as they are Continue Reading >>
Fifty Ways to Make Homemade Frozen Treats for Kids this Summer
It's hot outside! I don't know where you live, so maybe it's not too hot for you right now. Where we live, it's almost 90º and incredibly humid. We are spending the better part of each afternoon at the pool, but I'm also looking for some fun ways to provide the kids with cool treats when they've been playing out in the court with friends. Growing up, one thing I looked forward to all summer Continue Reading >>
Time for a Teddy Bear Picnic Day
One of my boys LOVES his stuffed animals, including teddy bears. Like, seriously loves them. They have names. They have lives. Throwing one away is like murder. (His words, not mine.) These things are an integral part of his childhood and I try to honor that. Even though what I really want to do is throw them all away but for a few. (BTW: How many stuffed animals can one child stuff into a twin Continue Reading >>
