One of the most difficult challenges of taking care of babies is trying to figure out what they want. But well before their first year, it is possible to start communicating with them, long before they ever begin to talk. The secret is baby sign language, and we have found it to … [Read more...]
100 Fun Family Activities for Every Season
If I have learned anything about "family time" the last few years, it's that it doesn't just happen. It is much too easy to get wrapped up in our daily lives and push family activities further and further into the future. "Some day," "next week," and "when I have time" become our … [Read more...]
Aidan’s Favorite Things {3-Year-Old Edition}
All the favorites from the life of my favorite 3-year-old boy! Last year, I posted a list of my older son, Aidan’s, favorite things. I always like hearing other parents’ experiences and picking up new tricks, so I wanted to share some of ours. It went over pretty well, so I … [Read more...]
5 Children’s Books That Will Inspire Your Kids to Greatness
Do you believe your children were created for a purpose? Do you want them to believe that, too? My regular readers know by now that I'm a little passionate about books. No, that's a gross understatement. I'm crazy about books. In my list of things I love, it comes right under … [Read more...]
The Best Toys For Your Child’s Brain Development
In our technology-driven world, it's often assumed that high-tech toys are the best toys for brain development. But they're not! Here's why, and a few real winners. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the … [Read more...]
Why You Should Bake Christmas Cookies With Your Kids (And How to Stay Sane While Doing It!)
Growing up, I didn't spend a lot of time in the kitchen. My mom taught me a lot of things, but cooking wasn't one of them. (Sorry, Mom!) But every year at Christmas time, we would spend a day making and decorating Christmas cookies. I can still picture the well-loved metal … [Read more...]
The Best Gifts for the Whole Family
Gifts the whole family are a great budget-conscious way to give a gift everyone can enjoy. Here are 10 fun gift basket ideas! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I will receive a small … [Read more...]
3 Sanity-Saving Baby Products Every Parent Truly Needs
I’ve seen a number of lists detailing a host of “must-have” baby products for new moms. There’s quite a variety of items on these lists, and some of them are quite lengthy! However, I think a lot of them play a little too fast and loose with the term “must-have.” When I think of … [Read more...]
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Balanced View
Should Christian families celebrate Halloween? This is a hotly debated question in many Christian circles, and in this post, I'm going to give you great arguments for and against it to help you decide for yourselves and your family. We are a Christian family, and we try … [Read more...]
How We Prepared Our Toddler for the New Baby
Do you have a toddler with another baby on the way? Here are 10 ways we prepared our toddler for the new baby! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I will receive a small compensation. I am, however, … [Read more...]
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