Thanks to the wonderful Heather Haupt, we've decided to begin a chivalry challenge with our boys at home this year. Heather calls it, Throwing down the gauntlet! I couldn't agree more! After reading her book, Knights in Training: Ten Principals for Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate Boys, I knew that raising boys would include nothing… Continue reading The Prince’s Poison Cup DIY Last Supper Kid’s Craft for Easter
Easter is this incredible redemptive act, isn't it? It's a birthplace for new beginnings to bloom and grow. It's a time to resurrect the things that need to take up priority in our lives. Is that priority your marriage? Your family? Your faith? I believe that this time for new beginning starts by dusting off… Continue reading Dusting Off Our Bibles
Soup is one of those comfort foods that we love in our house. I don't know if it's the weather here, but I feel like we can get away with making soup all year round. I'm not ready to say goodbye to my soup making days this season quite yet. {I found this new hack to… Continue reading How to Create A Kid-Friendly Last Supper Meal
I'm pulling together some last-minute Easter ideas and I thought I would share my list with you. Thank goodness for Dollar Tree and free shipping! When it comes to Easter basket filler ideas, I'm all about being purposeful with my gift giving, but keeping it practical at the same time. During this time of the… Continue reading {Practical & Purposeful} Easter Basket Filler Ideas
This list was updated and revised for Easter 2018. There's nothin' like capturing the story of Easter while burying your nose in a good book. There are TONS of spring and Easter books out there! As a former youth pastor's wife, I have seen a few in my day! I love 'em all! The colorful… Continue reading 30 {Must Have} Easter Books That Will Help Transform Your Children’s Hearts
It's that time of year again when I get to take my oldest out and go Easter outfit shopping. It's the one time of year when she gets to select her entire outfit including the shoes and accessories. {Speaking of accessories, have you seen all of those cute fedora hats for boys?!} Here's the thing-My… Continue reading Making Sense of that Easter Dress {Making Sense with Your Boys, Too!}
Are you celebrating and embracing this season of Lent? Lent is all about self-examination, reflection, spiritual awakening, and preparation. Does this sound familiar? {Advent wasn't too long ago, was it?} Now, I don't know about you, but I could use a little bit from all of the above. Couldn't you? Some days I feel like… Continue reading Creating A Lent Prayer Station For Your Entire Family
