Family Life
iPhone Scavenger Hunt – Free Fun
It all began in 2011. We were celebrating my mom’s 65th birthday, and we were looking for inexpensive ways to entertain 17 people of various ages. That can be very challenging because anything multiplied by 17 can add up really quickly! We were staying at the Embassy Suites that connects with Bass Pro Shop in…
Read MoreVacation Quick Stops that I’d Love to Return to: Garden of the Gods
When my son was little, he had a best friend that moved away. Over the years they kept in touch and we decided for his 10th birthday to go visit his friend in Colorado. I had heard about this beautiful place called Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs that I wanted to stop by…
Read MoreWhat made our last road trip the easiest we’ve ever taken!
Last year at a homeschool bookfair, a friend of mine introduced me to Chuck Black’s Kingdom series. I went back and forth between purchasing the paperbacks or the audio books, but I decided that since we were going on a road trip, that this might be a great way to enhance our trip. There are…
Read MoreCamping Adventures: Ft. Parker
Our family loves spending time together outdoors. I also love a quick getaway. Located only an hour and a half south of Dallas, Ft. Parker is a perfect weekend escape. Texas is rich with state parks, but this one is one of my favorites because of it’s beautiful views and limited campsites. Due to it’s…
Read MoreStrengthening the Faith of my Children with The Jesus Storybook Bible
Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 All of my children have accepted Jesus as their Savior at a young age. Their tender hearts have responded to the sweetness of Jesus’ sacrifice and they’ve…
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