We usually modify recipes to our own likes, dietary tolerances, cooking skills 😉 , and budget. This is the ORIGINAL RECIPE I followed. *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. I made some notes at the top portion, but the full list of ingredients and instructions is at the bottom.... Continue Reading →
Drink Your Greens [Simple Green Smoothies]
Simple Green Smoothies is always bringing green goodness to the world, but they are once again doing the Simple 7 Live Challenge as a community. We have been enjoying these smoothies and more since last January. Check out the site for more details -->Â simplegreensmoothies.com/simple7. Join us, follow us, tag us! Start anytime after you read... Continue Reading →
A Mid-Month Update [January 2018]
Happy New Year! The end of the year was not how we had thought it would be, but sometimes that's just life! We mostly rolled with it because what else can you do? If you missed it, here's how we ended our year -->Â moychronicles.com/2018/01/15/family-nye-celebration Getting Back to a Routine The end of "winter break" meant... Continue Reading →
Family New Year’s Eve Celebration
(This ended up being a longer-than-expected post. Hopefully, this will give you some ideas for your own Family New Year's Eve Party! The first portion is from my Instagram post.) 🎄 The hustle and bustle of the holidays are a bit full and sometimes overwhelming so for the past few years, we have been closing... Continue Reading →
French Toast Pigs in a Blanket
We usually modify recipes to our own likes, dietary tolerances, cooking skills 😉 , and budget. This is the ORIGINAL RECIPE I followed. *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. I made some notes at the top portion, but the full list of ingredients and instructions is at the bottom.... Continue Reading →
Banana Stuffed French Toast
We usually modify recipes to our own likes, dietary tolerances, cooking skills 😉 , and budget. This is the ORIGINAL RECIPE I followed. *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. I made some notes at the top portion, but the full list of ingredients and instructions is at the bottom. We... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers
Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *NIV Beautiful Wordâ„¢ Coloring Bible for Girls When I was younger, one of my favorite pastimes was coloring. I especially liked drawing.... Continue Reading →
Let the Little Children Come
It has been awhile since I've seen Gospel tracts. The 8-year-old got a hold of these before I did and had her eyes wide when she looked at them. (See pic below.) I went to see what she was looking at, and my initial response was, "These ain't your grandma's Gospel tracts." :p hahaha! Take... Continue Reading →
Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women
Some things may never change, but the world is certainly a bit different from when I was younger. There seem to be more "layers" to life than ever before with new developments in technology and upgrades to everything you can think of. If this fast-paced life may be a little overwhelming to us older and... Continue Reading →
Museum of the Bible Books
This summer, we were doing Bible trivia. I thought, "How do these people know so much? They must read their Bibles more than I do!" Honestly, though, I DO know something. I know that Jesus came down to Earth to set us free from our sins and that he died on the cross and rose again.... Continue Reading →
The Star
We are a bunch of writers and storytellers around here and a few months ago we were thinking of taking already-written stories and telling the stories from the point-of-view of another character. We did think of writing a story from the donkey's viewpoint of the Christmas story, but now we don't have to! It is... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [September 2017]
Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions Note: ANTs = Automatic Negative Thoughts Melody (age 10): I think a lot. I also ask... Continue Reading →
Same Kind of Different as Me
I love a good story. Whether it is a made-up story from a book or a story my grandmother told me about her childhood, I think stories have a way of connecting people. Our church has been celebrating different "heritage months" through the year, and it has brought about many stories. There have been stories... Continue Reading →
How I Spent $1 on a Halloween Costume
MONEY-SAVING TIP! Since I've been reading More Than Just Making It and we had been chatting about finances over at my other page, I thought I would share a money-saving tip with you here. It's no surprise to you all that I'm not a shopper. I'm also not huge on a certain dress-up holiday. It... Continue Reading →
Jeremy Camp – The Answer
The Answer is a good album and full of good songs. It is also fun and powerful with God. - Emily (8) *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here *Jeremy Camp - The Answer Released: October 6, 2017 Label: Sparrow Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify |  BUY... Continue Reading →
Matthew West – All In
Matthew wrote his new album All In with the goal of encouraging himself and others to get up off the sidelines of their faith and really live it out – to go all in in your time with God, all in with your family, all in with your community, and all in battling your fears... Continue Reading →
Favorite Homeschool Resources This Week
We're thinking about sharing other favorite resources besides homeschool stuff. Let us know in the comments what you would find helpful - book/music/restaurant/food reviews/recommendations, kid activities, thoughts about family-related topics, or something else? *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. *Liberty's Kids We love when we find resources that help us... Continue Reading →
God Our Maker Series
These two books from Gary Bower's God Our Maker series are adorable. God Paints the World and God Loves the World are great books to start a little library for a new little one. You know I love a book with a good rap rhyme. The illustrations stand out with bright colors and will be... Continue Reading →
Favorite Homeschool Resources This Week
We're thinking about sharing other favorite resources besides homeschool stuff. Let us know in the comments what you would find helpful - book/music/restaurant/food reviews/recommendations, kid activities, thoughts about family-related topics, or something else? *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. *The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Vol.... Continue Reading →
Favorite Homeschool Resources This Week
I'm not sure if this will "stick" but we oftentimes get asked about resources we use for homeschooling. I will post from time to time and see if it's something readers want to check out and/or if I have time to keep up. I love when friends share their recommendations so I can make a... Continue Reading →
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