Summer Break! Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don’t feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR too little to do. Our family has had summers of both those... Continue Reading →
10-Day Kick Start Update #2 [Simple Green Smoothies]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Last week, we invited you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We'll do a wrap-up when we end mid-May, but for now, here's a look at our "green" smoothies from Day... Continue Reading →
Summer Reading Programs 2017
It is always a fun bonus when there's a prize for reading books. I'll add to this list as the programs start and updates as we finish them! 🙂 TIP: Make sure to have a timer on hand to track those minutes! Pizza Hut BOOK IT! App is great for this!! Read LAST YEAR'S POST to... Continue Reading →
10-Day Kick Start Update #1 [Simple Green Smoothies]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. A few days ago, we invited you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We'll do a wrap-up when we end mid-May, but for now, here's a look at our "green" smoothies... Continue Reading →
Tips for Traveling with Kids
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. We'll be adding to this list, but here are some super quick thoughts I had from this trip. Some items are more specific to a trip to the city like Washington, D.C. and less specific to...say our time in the Australian rainforest. HAVE A... Continue Reading →
You’re Invited to the Green Smoothie Challenge!
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. We're hosting a Green Smoothie Challenge of sorts. Details below. Join us, follow us, tag us! Start anytime after you read this, wrap up around mid-May, the prize is a healthier lifestyle. 🙂 Oh kale yeah! We tried our first Simple Green Smoothies... Continue Reading →
Washington DC Trip 2017 Recap
Last year's trips had us in South Lake Tahoe (during winter and again in fall) which is not too far from home, so it has been awhile since our last plane trip. This flight was much shorter than the 5 hours + overnight stay in Hawaii + 10 hours --> Australia for our last vacation. A few... Continue Reading →
STEM Reads
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. I was trying really hard to not pay attention when these orange boxes made their appearance on Instagram, but the words "book club" was calling out to me. I saw they were having a search for brand ambassadors, and if you know our... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [April 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Hello Stars - Lena in the Spotlight The book is about someone who likes to watch shows. She auditioned for a show... Continue Reading →
Daddy’s Girl
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Giveaway info at the end of post. DADDY'S GIRL Released: April 4, 2017 Author: Helen Foster James Illustrator: Estelle Corke Publisher: Worthy Publishing Price: $15.99 Page Count: 32 Ages: 4-7 Website | FB | Twitter | #DaddysGirlTour | #WorthyKidsIdeals Amazon | Barnes & Noble MELODY (AGE 10) What is it about: It's about a girl... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [March 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *The Legend of the Sand Dollar The lesson that I learned is that it is related to God. The sand dollar is... Continue Reading →
Once Upon a Time Holy Bible + Storybook Bible
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. ONCE UPON A TIME HOLY BIBLE + STORYBOOK BIBLE Released: March 7, 2017 Illustrator: Omar Aranda Publisher: Zonderkidz Price: Bible $24.99 | Storybook $16.99 Page Count: Bible 1152 | Storybook 144 Ages: Bible 6-10 | Storybook 4-8 Bible - Storybook (BUY) | FB | Twitter | #OnceUponATimeBible | #FlyBy MELODY (AGE 10) - NIrV... Continue Reading →
Lent + Easter with Kids
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. *A Sense of the Resurrection: An Easter Experience for Families by Amanda White The Legend of the Easter Robin by Dandi Daley Mackall Read more HERE. Get your own copy *HERE. *Egg/Puzzle Hunt Activity Set from Dayspring *The Legend of the... Continue Reading →
Laura Story – Open Hands
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Laura Story - Open Hands Released: March 3, 2017 Publisher: Fair Trade/Columbia Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | BUY | #OpenHands | #FlyBy I first came across Laura Story when the song Indescribable was released. She was the songwriter that penned the... Continue Reading →
Melody’s Top 5 Tips For When You Get an EEG
Above: This is the hospital where I go for my care. They're building a new building across the street from it, too! You're probably wondering right now, as you stare at the computer screen,, "What's an EEG?" Most people don't know what in the world an EEG is. I told my friend that I was... Continue Reading →
Simple Green Smoothies
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. What is Simple Green Smoothies? I heard of Simple Green Smoothies a few years ago, but because I'm not one to complicate food prep (why do more than I need to if everyone eats fruits plain as it is), I never gave it much... Continue Reading →
Bible Journaling Newbies
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. The Starter Kit We received this amazing Illustrated Faith Starter Kit from Dayspring, but have been hesitant to get going. Okay, it's mostly me...the girls would have loved to dive in as soon it arrived on the doorstep. Note: If you haven't heard... Continue Reading →
Journaling Bible for Kids
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. NIV Holy Bible for Girls, Journal Edition Released: October 18, 2016 Publisher: Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram We have been fascinated by all the fun and creative ways people are journaling in their Bibles! The Instastories and other videos we've seen on... Continue Reading →
Books + Bibles for Young Readers [February 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan last month for your family: The Jesus Storybook Bible It has been 10 years since Sally Lloyd-Jones wrote and Jago illustrated *The Jesus Storybook Bible. It has... Continue Reading →
Kids Against Hunger
Captions by: Melody (10) Introduction by: Joyce (Mom) Photos by: Joyce + Kids Against Hunger + Dan Johanson More info here --> kahbayarea.org We heard our friend Dan was organizing a service project, but we didn't think too much of it at first because we just got out of two months when Norm had been out-of-town (January)... Continue Reading →
Tabby The Sparrow Learns Contentment
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. TABBY THE SPARROW: LEARNS CONTENTMENT Released: November 30, 2016 Website | Facebook MELODY (AGE 10) About: This book is about Tabby the Sparrow and her mom. Tabby wants to be like other animals, but her mom reminds her that God also put special features on... Continue Reading →
Moy Chronicles 