Discovering Big + Small Adventures Near + Far
In our school group, we learn and memorize a history sentence every week. In Cycle 3, we learn about US history. Week 21's prompt is "Tell me about US astronauts." The sentence that is recited is: "In 1989, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin were the first men to walk on the moon." We... Continue Reading →
It was and is a great book and story for children and adults of all ages. Now it is also a great animated film to bring family and friends to see during Easter weekend! Get your tickets early since it will only be playing for 2 days! *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read... Continue Reading →
These "A Look Back" posts are probably more for me than it is for your enjoyment but hopefully they will spark a reflection spirit in us to review what has happened last month and reset ourselves for the next month. I'll try to share a little snippet of life in the previous month. I don't... Continue Reading →
Has anyone ever given you something you didn't deserve? Maybe someone treated you to a yummy dessert just because you're friends. Maybe someone finished a book and passed it on to you to read. God showers grace on all of us and we read more about it in this new book GraceFull. *Note: This post... Continue Reading →
We love finding out about new music that is coming out. Our recent favorite is Francesca Battistelli's Own It. We can't wait to check out more of Mack Brock's music. Have you heard his songs before? *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *Covered Release Date: March 22, 2019 Publisher: Sparrow Website |... Continue Reading →
Anyone can make a difference - if you're young or old. Don't wait! Start today! *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *And Social Justice for All: Empowering Families, Churches, and Schools to Make a Difference in God's World by Lisa Van Engen Released: February 26, 2019 Publisher: Kregel Publications Page... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like you were just broken? Like things were just wrong in your life and you didn't know how to fix it? In this book, A Life Of Lovely, Annie F. Downs explains how to look for lovely even in the midst of hurt. *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read... Continue Reading →
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. At the beginning of each year, we invite you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We may do a wrap-up at the end of the month, but for now, here's a... Continue Reading →
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. At the beginning of each year, we invite you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We may do a wrap-up at the end of the month, but for now, here's a... Continue Reading →
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. At the beginning of each year, we invite you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We may do a wrap-up at the end of the month, but for now, here's a... Continue Reading →
We received a few questions about the Christmas brunch we hosted for my family. Here are some quick details and if you have more questions, feel free to ask and I can add the answer to the post. 🙂 Since my nephew's birthday was not too long ago and my parents hosted at their house,... Continue Reading →
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. At the beginning of each year, we invite you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We may do a wrap-up at the end of the month, but for now, here's a... Continue Reading →
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. At the beginning of each year, we invite you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We may do a wrap-up at the end of the month, but for now, here's a... Continue Reading →
Simple Green Smoothies is always bringing green goodness to the world, but they brought back the 30-Day Challenge to do as a community. We have been enjoying these smoothies and more since January 2017. Check out the site for more details --> 30-Day Challenge / Simple 7. Join us, follow us, tag us! Start anytime after... Continue Reading →
Who knew string could be so fun? Who knew it would be a family bonding activity? Who knew people are so creative to come up with string figures? Who knew string could occupy you for long periods of time? Oh, so many questions! :p *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *Cat's... Continue Reading →
Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright We can agree that when babies are sleeping, it can be nice and peaceful. We talk in whispered voices and walk quietly so the baby doesn't wake. But we can also agree that a newborn's arrival is a cause for celebration. Family and friends call... Continue Reading →
Can we just say, "WOW?" When these arrived, we were amazed by how gorgeous these books are! We were very impressed by the quality of the last books we got that were from Museum of the Bible so we shouldn't have been surprised. Read on and take a look at some of the pages of... Continue Reading →
When I looked at this cover, I think about the temperature here. It is getting colder here in the Bay Area. Usually, it doesn't get too cold here compared to other areas, but I'm freezing just thinking about polar temperatures: icicles, glaciers, frozen ice, igloos, but also hot chocolate and blankets...the list can go on... Continue Reading →
Who sang the first song? That's a great question! This book talks all about songs. Yes, regular songs, but not only regular songs with music from instruments and words from our lips. There are wind songs, there are hooting songs, but the best song of all is...well, you'll see. Kids will also enjoy the beautiful... Continue Reading →
A great story of encouragement and inspiration usually brings more encouragement and inspiration. This new devotional has just that! Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women use stories like those of Ruth, Esther, Mary, and Abigail from the Bible to help us see more clearly on the topics of inner beauty, being who God made us... Continue Reading →
Hillsong is a popular church. It's actually in Australia and many other locations around the world, and it's huge. They also write songs and albums too. This is one of them, just for kids! - Melody (age 11) *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here *Can You Believe It? Released:... Continue Reading →
