10 Great Games to Give Your Teen

gifts for teens

Teens can be some of the most challenging people to buy for. Typically, their desires exceed most budgets, and it’s hard to find something that will please them. I’ve been polling the teens in my life and gathering some simple gift ideas for the teens in your life. I’m working my way up to 100…

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Proverbs 17:17 – Scripture Coloring Sheet

scripture printable

It’s funny how a simple verse can be so convicting once contemplated.  Does that ever happen to you? I was looking for a verse to celebrate love and Valentines Day, and I ran across Proverbs 17:17.  Sandwiched between verses describing the perils of evildoing, false talking, and crooked hearts, there’s this one little jewel of…

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The Grammar of Sewing

Teaching kids to sew

My girls have been dying to learn how to sew.  About three years ago, I started a sewing project with my daughter – a shirt with an elastic waist.  Of course, because when you want to learn to sew, you just pick out a cute pattern and go for it.  Well, as you can imagine,…

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Christmas Link-up: 12 Days of Blogmas Grand Finale

For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been partnering with a group of fabulous bloggers to share Christmas ideas, crafts, and recipes.  Today is the last of our 12 days, and we’re opening up one grand finale link-up for everyone to share their great Christmas inspirations!   Gifts I’ve Received in Participating:   Finding new…

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The Verdant Beauty of a Christmas Tree

Verdant Beauty

Christmas music warms my heart like no other. The lyrics are packed with rich truths that lend themselves to unique opportunities for contemplation year after year. Even songs that are so familiar, ones that you think couldn’t possibly offer new insights, can surprise you with new and exciting truth.  My kids and I stumbled across…

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