I've always loved walking into traditional churches and cathedrals to look at their stained glass windows. The older the church/cathedral, the more intricate the stained glass art is. With Easter just a few days away, I wanted to help the kids make a craft that not only celebrated the Easter story but also would serve as a symbolic reminder that God can bring beauty from ashes. As we look at this beautiful craft may it stir within us the ...
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DIY Easter decor: How to make a beautiful Button Cross
My kids don't have art incorporated into the curriculum at school and most evenings during a routine school year are packed with homework or an after-school activity/commitment. Sadly arts and crafts get thrown to the back-burner. Now with school indefinitely closed because of the mandated Covid-19 Stay-At-Home order in our city, we've been diving into my craft totes more often than ever. Thanks to my sponsored partnership with Oriental ...
An easy Cross craft to encourage a child’s faith.
With schools closed till early April (at least for now), we've been doing our best to focus on the positive, make the most of each day, and do what we can to encourage each other's faith, as COVID-19 concerns loom around. Thanks to my sponsored partnership with Oriental Trading (OTC) our totes have enough crafting supplies the kids can use. My 6 year old took the lead on this craft... a precious symbol of hope and a reminder that God ...
How to ensure your child’s first ear piercing is a good experience
My girls were babies when we had their ears pierced. By God's grace, we didn't face any complications and the girls continue to sport their daily-wear earrings happily. I have had mama friends ask me for advice when their daughters ask to get their ears pierced for the first time, and here are a few nuggets of wisdom I share. This post is sponsored by Nakturnal. All opinions are my own How to ensure your child's first ear piercing is a ...
3 tips for the healthiest sleep you can get!
Life often feels a lot harder after a night of poor sleep. Feeling groggy and unalert makes you unable to focus at work or muster the energy to do the things you enjoy. And, if you’re a parent with small children, clocking a full eight hours of sleep at night may feel like a thing of the past. We have a few tips on hand to ensure you can go about your day fully rested. This is a sponsored post, authored by Peter Colley. All opinions are ...
The Most Useful Car Cleaning Hacks for Parents
If you have children, you know that your car can get a little cluttered and dirty fast. From goldfish crumbs in the car seat to crumbs spread out all over the back seat, it slowly begins to look like a pigsty. Whenever you schedule your vehicle in for a service, make sure you get it professionally cleaned but for the times in between, these hacks will help. This post is sponsored by our brand partner in Cerritos, California. If you’re ...
5 smart principles to help a new family stay out of debt
I still remember the day I said "I do!" as if it were yesterday... The rush of joyous emotions, the giddy-headed excitement, the prospect of living the rest of my life with my best friend. Who can forget the feeling every newly married couple experiences, of wanting to live on love and fresh air for the rest of our lives? Reality hits pretty soon, though, but if you and your spouse choose to make wise choices, you can still be living the ...
