Family Life
Teenage Vocab for Dummies (i.e. Parents/Adults)
I spend a lot of time with teenagers, and one thing has become quite clear: most of the time I have no idea what they’re saying. Even as I write, the “teenage vocab” I’m sharing with you is nearly ancient history because the times change, and words go in and out of style. Not knowing…
Read More3 Attributes of God Parents Should Imitate
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. As a “Christian”, I am saying that every day I seek to be more and more like Christ. Often, I find that it would be much easier to do this if I didn’t have kids. I imagine that if I didn’t have kids, I could be the most…
Read MoreDreamy Sleep with Our Dreampad Pillow
My youngest has always struggled sleeping well. Frequently we find her in our room after nightmares wake her and rob her of sweet dreams. Since she shares a room with her sister, they’ve argued about having night-lights on and who will get to pick the music for the night. It’s tough having a kid that…
Read More30 Small Games that Pack a Big Punch
Does your family like games? Mine does. We love all games in all shapes and all sizes. Sometimes, however, you need a game that doesn’t take up much closet space or table space. Small games make great gifts for end of the year celebrations or a fun addition to a family trip. They also fill…
Read MoreNew From Old – The Beauty in the Remaking
My husband has recently started making things out of reclaimed wood. He takes his time and care with each piece to remake a cast out piece of wood into a treasure in our house. As I was contemplating 2 Corinthians 5:17 the other day, I realized that we are much like that cast off piece…
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