The New Year is the PERFECT time to dive into good books with our children. Ahem. You've probably heard me mention a time or two that reading aloud has been the biggest disappointment of my homeschooling career. Reading is such a HUGE thing for me. I taught kindergarten. I collected picture books. I'm an avid reader myself. I love putting unit studies together based on books. But, when I go to read to my kids? They fight. They cry. They run around like wild animals. I kid. Sort of. So, ... Read More about Trying to Get Your Kids to Read More?
Psalm 119: Write the Word. Pray the Word.
You all LOVED the Ephesians: Write the Word. Pray the Word. (I loved it, too! If you haven't seen it yet, you can write and pray the book of Ephesians in 27 days.) So I decided to try another portion of Scripture that would take a month or less to write out. If you want to make God's Word more of a priority and TREASURE, I encourage you to spend the next few weeks writing and praying through Psalm 119. It is one of my very favorite Psalms! Why Write The Word? Take a quick moment and think ... Read More about Psalm 119: Write the Word. Pray the Word.
Teaching Our Children to Pray Scriptures {Free Printables}
Praying the Scriptures has had a huge impact on my spiritual walk and my relationship with God. I want this for my kids, too! But, it can be tricky to explain to children. In fact, prayer in general is hard to describe to children and adults alike! Talking to someone that isn't a person in human form that we can't reach out and touch? Expecting Him to hear? Trusting His Word when all around us finds it foolish? I thought I would share a few tips to inspire you to share this spiritual ... Read More about Teaching Our Children to Pray Scriptures {Free Printables}
Some Encouragement for the New Year
I've chosen a word for this year that kind of scares me a little bit. What about you? Do you choose a word of the year? This book, My One Word, will really help you throughout the coming year if you do choose a word! My word for 2016: FEARLESS. {You can scroll through ALL my "word of the year" posts from years past by clicking here! Past words: confidence, purposeful, abide, contentment, faith, rest, compassion. Wow! Can this really be the 8th year I've chosen a word or focus for the ... Read More about Some Encouragement for the New Year
Coconut Oil Lotion {+ Printable Recipe Card}
A few years ago I shared a SIMPLE {4 ingredient, 5 minutes to make!} lotion recipe with you here on my blog and now I want to update this same recipe with new tips and ideas for you! I also have a free recipe card for you to print and use as a reference! Ingredients 1 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup emulsifying wax (this bag will make quite a few batches) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 12-15 drops your favorite essential oils (I used 7 drops lavender, 7 drops tangerine and LOVE the scent! I ... Read More about Coconut Oil Lotion {+ Printable Recipe Card}
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