It was a Sunday afternoon and I was 8 years old. My sisters and I had been busy playing outdoors and were coming in for a drink of water when we noticed our mom tracing circles of various dimensions. Intrigued, I walked over and asked what she was doing. She put down the protractor and […]
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10 Boy Toys that Ignite the Imagination
The imagination is such a powerful tool. A child at play is a beauty to behold. What looks like mere child’s play is actually learning at work. Because imaginative play is so important, I love to select toys that encourage this kind of play, this solidification of learning… So today, I want to share […]
Look! We Made Our Own All-Natural Gum!
I received this product free of charge for review purposes. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and I was not required to post a positive review of the product. This post may contain affiliate links. Please review my disclosure policy. The boys and I had a lot of fun trying our hand […]
Finding Good Books Just Got Easier: Exploring Heritage History
I can’t even begin to tell you how many conversations I’ve had in recent months with my mom, my sisters, my friends, my poor husband and anyone else willing to listen as I lament about the increasing lack of quality books to be found in the library. It seems to take forever for my […]
Good Morning, God – Everyday Discipleship
“Good Morning, God.” Isn’t that just the best way to start the day? There is something so powerful about beginning the day talking to God. There is something completely life-altering about getting to talk to Him throughout the day about anything and everything. And watching your children start to do the same… I can’t even […]
Playsilks: Unleashing the Imagination
The imagination is a powerful tool. One of my objectives in raising my children is to stoke the fire of their imagination. Imagination ignites creativity and curiosity. Imagination enables the innovative application of knowledge. Our kids need both! What I love about the development of the imagination is how natural and fun it can be. A child’s play […]