I've Failed Twice, but this Item is Still on Our Bucket List for the Year!
We’ve lost the list . . . TWICE! And it was an important list. We had a grand plan, but so far, I have lacked follow through. I want that to change and it’s why this item is still on our bucket list for the year. Here it is:
Make a list of intentional questions and record our children interviewing their grandparents.
Ten Surprising Health Benefits of Homeschooling
“Never.” That was my plan for homeschooling our children, even before we had kids. Our experience in public school was wonderful and we never planned to change course. Then I started researching a topic to determine who to interview next for The Savvy Sauce podcast. I simply typed into the search bar, “Ways to cultivate godly character in your children.”
One Practical Parenting Nudge
My parents had to wait decades for this Scripture to become real for them, but they rejoiced the day it was true!
When I think of my main hope as a parent, it’s that our family circle will eternally be unbroken and we will rejoice together in Heaven, forevermore. Is that yours too?
Five Questions to Ask Your Kids to Replace "How Was Your Day"
What can you rejoice in today? What is going through your mind or is heavy on your heart to pray for in this moment? What are you thankful for today?
Father's Day Printable
I came across this Scripture the other day that simultaneously stopped me in my tracks, encouraged my soul, and invoked worship of my Savior! Here is a simple model to follow, as it relates to parenting:
“For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does.” John 5:20a (NIV)
Mother's Day Giveaway
“I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” Philippians 1:6 (AMP)
This verse encourages me in motherhood! God has begun so many good works in each of us and He is the one who will continue to perfect and complete it until Christ Jesus returns!
Encouraging Scripture for Parents
Are your kids almost out of school for Christmas break? Do you need some parenting encouragement today?
Here are three verses I have been reflecting on recently. Sometimes my brain only wants to hold onto one passage at a time and I reflect on that all day.
My Favorite Gift Ideas for Kids 0-8
It’s about that time to begin purchasing presents if we want to share these with loved ones for Christmas. This tradition comes from the wise men offering Jesus gifts at His birth. We explain to our daughters that Jesus is generous in His nature and we are celebrating His birthday, yet He allows us to have the presents! He even said it is better to give than receive.
10 Questions to Ask Your Kids After School
Are your kids learning in-person this year? Is the setup different from last year?
Everyone is likely in a season of transition, whether beginning homeschooling, physically sending children off to school for the first time in a year and a half, or maybe sending your oldest to kindergarten.
Gratitude in Parenting
I was driving with my girls the other day and I didn’t even realize the negative thoughts taking up space in my brain. It had been a challenging parenting morning and I was feeling defeated.