How the Grinch Stole Christmas worksheets
Now that Thanksgiving is over I’m excited to jump into all things Christmas! This is one of my favorite times of year and I’m trying to take the time to enjoy it with my family as much as I can. One of the things I love about homeschooling is how much time we can spend […]
having a kid-friendly Christmas tree
Once the turkey coma has lifted our own family will be trekking into the woods and bringing home our own evergreen beauty to decorate. The tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations. It just seems so magical once the lights are on and the branches are laden with ornaments. I’ll be the […]
30+ gifts that give back
For our family meaningful is the name of the game when it comes to giving Christmas presents (at least as much as possible). Don’t get me wrong–it’s fun to circle toy catalog images and browse the shelves at your local big box stores while Christmas shopping. However, I think those days are slowly being replaced […]
ways to serve this holiday season
Thanksgiving is next week and the holiday season is in full swing. Last week I shared about ways that my family tries to have a Christ-centered Christmas. So I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that service is one of the things we focus on during this time. All the world seems a little kinder […]
our family’s Christ-centered Christmas
I have looked forward to this post for months as it’s been penciled into my blog schedule. Yet I have lost count of the number of times I’ve sat down and tried to write it. Although Christmas literally means “the Christian celebration of Christ’s birth”, talking about how our family strives to have a Christ-centered […]