Hey! Who knew that you could enjoy an egg roll without the wrapping and frying? Apparently, the bulk of the taste in an egg roll is in the filling, so this Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl gives you all the satisfaction of an egg roll without any of the carbs or unhealthy fat. Look at that. Doesn't that look so flavorful and delicious? Eating low carb does not have to be an immersion in dull Continue Reading >>
Clay Nativity in a Matchbox Christmas Craft for Kids
With six kids, I've done a lot of Christ-centered Christmas crafts over the years. As the mom, I find myself wanting something a little different each year; I think it helps keep the kids engaged and excited to craft with me. I'm in love with this sweet clay nativity in a matchbox and think your kids are going to love it too. If you have kids in the perfect age range (8-13) for this craft, they Continue Reading >>
Christmas Nativity Story for Children with a Story Stones Craft
Sometimes, when you tell a story, the simple act of speaking is enough. The words, the intensity of the story, and the heart of the storyteller carry the listener along. Sometimes though, just adding a simple visual touch to your storytelling makes all the difference, especially with little kids and short attention spans. That's why we like to encourage telling the Christmas nativity story for Continue Reading >>
Star of Bethlehem Craft for Kids
When I was about seven years old, I used to walk out of the house at night in December and stare up into the sky and look for the Bethlehem star. I was convinced it came out every year to point the way to Jesus. I would stare and stare, and on a clear night point to the brightest star in the sky, and think to myself, "There it is." This year for the first time, my kids and I attended a Continue Reading >>
Free Printable Christmas Worksheets for the Nativity
I've felt for a long time that it's hard to come by free printable Christmas worksheets for the nativity story. So I get super excited when I can have a set created to gift you. You can download our nativity handwriting practice worksheets and use them over and over with your kids during the month of December. Kids love to have Christmas-themed worksheets, and it helps motivate them to keep Continue Reading >>
Instant Pot Cranberry Stuffing
Who else loves adding a little beautiful, bright red cranberry to your holiday cooking in November and December? Really, cranberries are an awesome added flavor all winter long I think. I'm especially loving this Instant Pot cranberry stuffing recipe, because it is fast, flavorful, and uses my favorite appliance for the entire process. I also love the fact that it allows for one more way to use Continue Reading >>
100 Best Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes to Save Space in the Oven
It's been three Thanksgivings since the Instant Pot first made its way into our homes, and honestly the recipes people are putting out for the IP have come a long way in three years! They just keep getting better and better. Last year, our Instant Pot was a workhorse in Thanksgiving meal prep and on the day of Thanksgiving, helping us prepare multiple dishes without having to wait on the turkey to Continue Reading >>
Free Printable Thanksgiving Puzzles focused on God’s Faithfulness
These are not your ordinary free printable Thanksgiving puzzles. These puzzles do not focus on the historical American first Thanksgiving, or the fun modern traditions like pumpkin pie. Instead, in our free printable Thanksgiving puzzles you are going to find words that honor God and the gifts He has given us. If you are looking for something a little more traditional, you might enjoy these free Continue Reading >>
Free Printable Christmas Pictures
It's time for Christmas!! I am so excited to be setting up the tree, pulling out the decorations, and planning all of our fun activities for Christmas season and Advent in just a couple weeks. Free printable Christmas pictures are always the perfect way to get my kids into the swing of Christmas season. Free Printable Christmas Pictures for Coloring We actually have quite a few free printable Continue Reading >>
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Recipe
My kids LOVE oatmeal. Especially of the sweetened variety. And, it just so happens most of my kids are also fans of pumpkin spice. No surprise there. Therefore, making Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal for breakfast is a special treat. This Instant Pot oatmeal would make an awesome, easy, and fast holiday breakfast! Just in case you landed on this post but don't really like oatmeal, we have a huge Continue Reading >>