Oh. My. Gosh. This movie moved me to places I didn’t know existed. It not only shows – extremely poignantly – the best that America is. It showed me a place in myself that I had never before seen. Chance Phelps was killed in Iraq, and Taking Chance portrays his trip back home. Yes, I […]
Preschool Songs With Actions and Movements
These preschool songs all have a rich tradition of actions and movements that go along with them, giving parents and teachers the chance to keep young kids moving! It is difficult to keep preschool children sitting still for long periods of time, but many parents and daycare workers still want most play times to have […]
DIY Hand Sanitizer for the Flu Season
Time to come out of the cleaning closet: I’m not a big hand sanitizer user. Wait, I can do better than that: I have never used hand sanitizer. It’s sticky, it reeks of alcohol, and most of the time I trust my immune system best when exposed to a mild amount of germs. Anything more than that […]
Family Fitness – Healthy Living for the Family
We all want to be healthy, and we all want the best for our children. There are five simple tasks that you could do to encourage your children to be healthier, involving more exercise and a better diet. Add a new one to your routine each week and within five weeks the whole family will […]
Create Your Own Special Valentine’s Day Menu Card
With budgets so tight, the prospect of a Valentine’s Day meal can sound bleak but that doesn’t need to be the case. It is possible to turn your dining room – or any room for that matter – into a “restaurant” or “bistro” and create your own Valentine’s Day menu. This is something my husband […]
10 Fun and Frugal Romantic Dates for Valentine’s Day
A few days before the most romantic day of the year, a lot of you are probably searching for more innovative ways on how you’ll celebrate that day with your beloved. While it’s nice to have a candle-lit dinner, serenaded by string quartet, be surprised by a humongous bouquet of flowers or a hundred big […]
50 Must-Read Books For Preschoolers
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Mom with KXII
I was on-air with KXII again this morning to share some of my favorite gift ideas for modern twists on classic Valentine’s Day ideas and to help guys pick something out. Don’t get me wrong, we love the classic chocolate and roses (most of us anyway), but when you want to get a new gift, […]
How to Teach Children Reverence
Do you attend a family church? I think family churches are the bomb. After all, the family that prays together stays together! But one drawback of a congregation filled with children is the lack of reverence; can it be taught? Why Teach Children Reverence? Reverence allows us, as well as those around us, to feel […]
Getting Prepared – An Inventory Update
Awhile back, I wrote an article on stocking a pantry one month at a time. Since then, I have had a chance recently to inventory my family’s own level of preparedness. Using The Food Guys’ chart, I am well prepared to live off-grid, with no access from the outside world, for 2 months. I thought you […]
7 Easy Ways to Defend Your Home From Burglaries
I’ve always heard that the best defense is a good offense. This saying applies to more than sports. A few months ago, a series of burglaries on my street motivated me to take a stand. I signed up for a local burglary prevention class and learned a few ways to protect my home. While I […]
Building a SAHM Wardrobe
Women who work outside the home get to/have to buy a wardrobe. They have a reason to get up, do hair and makeup, and dress nicely. Stay At Home Moms often struggle with their wardrobe – in fact, it is easy to slip into a rut and not have one. Even so, it is […]
