Discovering Big + Small Adventures Near + Far
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *A Mindful Moment: 5-Minute Meditations and Devotions Author: Irene Kraegel Released: August 2, 2022 Publisher: Zonderkidz Page Count: 192 pages Ages: 13 years + "A Mindful Moment is a teen... Continue Reading →
San Leandro is the next stop on our trip in the Hometown Tourist series. We wanted to go on some hyper-local "vacations" this year. It helps us to see the beauty right where we are when we can see it through a different lens. Of course, if we were on a real vacation, we would... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new bilingual (Chinese/English) book from Katrina Liu of Mina Learns Chinese: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Website | Facebook | Instagram *My Birthday Cake by Katrina Liu Mina is growing up! She has a birthday to celebrate. In this book, we get to learn lots... Continue Reading →
We wanted to go on some hyper-local "vacations" this year. It helps us to see the beauty right where we are when we can see it through a different lens. Of course, if we were on a real vacation, we would probably pack it in and do some more exciting things, but after the last... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection Author: Mike Berenstain Released: June 7, 2022 Publisher: Zonderkidz Page Count: 192 pages Ages: 4 - 8 years The Berenstain Bears School Days Collection... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *A Prayer for Our Country Author: Senate Chaplain Barry Black Illustrator: Kim Holt Released: June 7, 2022 Publisher: Zonderkidz Page Count: 32 pages Ages: 4 - 8 years "Senate Chaplain... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *Little One, We Knew You'd Come Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones Illustrator: Eve Tharlet Released: March 1, 2022 Publisher: Zonderkidz Page Count: 32 pages Ages: 4 - 8 years A sweet book... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new bilingual (Chinese/English) book from Katrina Liu of Mina Learns Chinese: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Website | Facebook | Instagram *Let's Go to the Farmers' Market by Katrina Liu, illustrated by Heru Setiawan We are so excited about this new book from Mina Learns... Continue Reading →
We were in the area so we decided to go on a semi-unplanned small adventure to Central Park and Japanese Garden in San Mateo. Besides all of the activities that happen at the park, there is also a Japanese Garden, Central Rose Garden, Mini-Train, and Park and Picnic areas. We didn't get a chance to... Continue Reading →
M's class used to play this game during review time of the different subjects. They had so much fun. We had this on our list to buy for the longest time and finally got it for ourselves for Christmas. It has already gotten the most use out of all the gifts we were gifted. *Note:... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Meet Fiona the Hippo Illustrators: Richard Cowdrey with Donald Wu Released: February 9, 2021 Publisher: Zonderkidz Page Count: 32 pages Ages: 4-7 years... Continue Reading →
If there's something that you would consider "old new," it would be these Bibles. These Bibles are "new" versions of the King James Version. The ultrathin is still a basic version but has a reference feature when you want to note other passages related to the ones you are reading. The kids version has some... Continue Reading →
We love Christmas memory stories. In this Sunday's Christmas special, you’ll hear Lauren’s Christmas memories and the influences of New Orleans Jazz in her renditions of Christmas classics and beloved originals from her Christmas album Behold in this intimate concert experience. Keep scrolling to read, listen, and watch some peeks into the special as well... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan + B&H this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Fun Fall Day Emily (age 11): This is a great touch-and-feel book, and it's all about fall! It shows bright pumpkins, crunchy... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at a new resource from this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | BUY | #beautifulwordgiftset #FlyBy If you want to see more of this new Bible, I wanted to mention that you can check out some... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from Zondervan + B&H this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Ashton's Dancing Dreams Emily (age 11): Sometimes it shows when you're having a bad day, and sometimes it seems like you are... Continue Reading →
Last time we blogged about some of our current favorite games IN THIS BLOG POST and the post got too long to share what we found out from our friends about their favorite games! So you can read all about what they like in this post. It will mostly be in list form because we... Continue Reading →
I got this idea from my friend Jessica and our family has been loving it the past few months. It started this summer. We've always loved games and usually play at least one game a week. But Jessica gave us the idea to do a game centerpiece. She took out a few games each week... Continue Reading →
The girls have been getting in on the ALIVE action. :p I've been helping a friend with her nonprofit this past month and while we've known of the needs of our community, it is eye-opening diving into even the behind-the-scenes work that is done. ALIVE loves and serves children who are experiencing foster care, homelessness,... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of summer break, we had a lot of fun doing the 21 Doodle Days through Diane Bleck's Doodle Institute. The course is no longer free but there's still a fun way to join in the doodle fun this summer. Diane has a new app called DoodleTV and we are having summer camp... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some new books from B&H/Lifeway this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Gracie's Garden Melody (age 13): I'm sure lots of us have read the Parable of the Mustard Seed. In Gracie's Garden, they talk about seeds,... Continue Reading →
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