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$100 Grapevine Bible Studies GIVEAWAY

Sep22015

Throughout many of the years of our homeschooling, we have turned time and time and again to Grapevine Bible Studies with the kids. We may stop and use another program for a bit, but the kids always ask when we can use Grapevine again. Using simple stick figures, the kids have drawn their way through multiple Bible stories and learned so many Biblical facts and truths. They’ve even started … [Continue reading...]

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7 Ways We Connect as a Family While Traveling #TravelforReal #FamilyForward

Aug312015

Over the years we had our share of traveling faux pas. Traveling with kids can sometimes be difficult (perhaps you can relate?). With four children of our own, there are often stretching moments for everyone involved. We’ve had car top carriers that opened up on the highway (that was fun), screaming babies, trips to the ER, someone who had to pee RIGHT NOW or might burst (that might have been me - … [Continue reading...]

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Doodle Art Coloring Page Printable

Aug312015

Laurianna loves to doodle and draw. Really, she adores art of any kind. During her free time lately she has been working on drawing with just a sharpie and her sketch pad to make some fun patterned creations. Call them doodles. Call them Zentangles. Whatever you want to say is fine. It’s pretty. It’s fun. And it makes her happy. When I shared the above  picture of her working on one of her … [Continue reading...]

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Learning About Worms and Painting with Nature – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Aug282015

Ready for another week of linking up and sharing ideas? I am so glad that you are stopping by today (really, I am!) and can’t wait to see what you all have to share this week. Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post or two of yours and share what you’ve been working on with your … [Continue reading...]

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September 2015 Personal Planning Pages – Printable for Mom

Aug272015

  We’re sad that summer is essentially over (I may be a bit sad about that!). School is now in full swing and there are no more ‘lazy’ days to be had. I am excited to share a few more pages from my yearly personal planner with you all this month. If you want to have a central place to keep track of your goings-on in September, feel free to share and download the planning pages below. How … [Continue reading...]

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Being Intentional with My Girls

Aug252015

Our girls are growing up. Realizing that in a few short years our oldest will be out of the house is nothing if not a wee bit scary. While I realize our relationship extends far beyond the time our children are in our house, one thing I want to ensure is that we are talking and being intentional with the moments we have right now. Sometimes (read, often) I am a huge failure in this area. Yes, we … [Continue reading...]

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