When my oldest was in second-grade, we visited a children’s museum, and I watched him have the best time in an area they had designated as their “Tinker Station”. Many of the toys there were similar to things we had at home. In fact, by this point, it seemed like all birthday presents, Christmas gifts,…
From the time my oldest was about six months old, we’ve been participating in the programs our local library offers. In those early years with a little one, we would venture out together to the weekly story times, and I am convinced that those early experiences played a powerful role in encouraging him to love…
Every year – just as spring is in full-swing and we know that summer is just around the corner, one of our favorite family field trips is to Wise Acres Organic Farm in Indian Trail, North Carolina. We have adventured to all kinds of different pick-your-own farms, and we’ve discovered that Wise Acres offers some…
From the time my oldest kids were toddlers, painting with water has been a favorite activity! It’s as simple as providing your child with a small container of water and a paintbrush and turning them loose: The options are endless! I speak from experience when I say this activity can keep a kiddo busy for…
Our Homeschool Morning Time has become one of my favorite things about our homeschool days! I have heard other homeschool moms refer to this time in other ways: Morning Routine, Morning Basket, etc. and most of the time it seems to be the same basic idea: each morning kicks off with a variety of regular…
One of the questions I consistently see in my inbox is What faith-based resources have you and your kids loved most? I love this question! It is always so exciting to consider the other families out there who are passionate about introducing their children to Jesus. As Christian parents, there is no more important job…