Health & Safety
Becoming a Gluten-Free Family
It was three years ago when I realized my daughter needed to go on a gluten-free diet. Pretty much everything my child loved to eat, she couldn’t have anymore.
Crafts
Build a Felt Cupcake
Kids can build and decorate their own felt cupcakes. Make several and when you’re done, you have all the ingredients for more quiet playtime.
Relationships
Making Time for Marriage Too
When personal time as a parent is few and far between, how do you nurture your marriage as well?
Family Fun
Create Your Family Soundtrack
The songs we play over and over again make family life better and create our own soundtrack for our memories later.
Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day Four-Leaf Clover Accessory
To get ready for St. Patrick’s Day we made a fun accessory from four-leaf clover shapes. We show you how to make your very own!
Family Fun
Draw Your Story: the Illustrated Journal
What if your scrapbook had no photos, but just drawings? Even if you only draw in stick figures, the results will be amazing.
Young Child
For Family Outings, Getting There is Secondary
Normal things that most families do together like eating dinner, going for ice cream, or even getting to church on time require a hilarious amount of effort.
Crafts
Butterfly Costume Wings
With Spring comes beautiful butterflies. We show you how to make butterfly costume wings for the kids to enjoy outdoors!
Family Fun
Family Dinner Not Working? Try Family Breakfast
We press on and continue to try having family dinners, but while our dinners are a work in progress, breakfast has become a win!
Activities
“This Time Last Year…” A Family Reflecting Activity
So much can change in five years, or even one year! What was your family doing this time last year?
Crafts
Spiral Streamers – DIY Party Decor
Planning a party on a budget? We show you how to make spiral streamers for some pretty party decor that is super easy and inexpensive.
Young Child
5 Ways to Make Summer Reading More Fun
With summer coming, it’s not too soon to think about making reading an activity that you and your family will look forward to…
Crafts
Sail Into Summer With Ice Cube Boats
This summer craft is super easy and fun to boot… create mini sailboats from ice cubes.
Parenting
Claiming Small Victories
Sometimes parenting feels extra challenging. Train yourself to find the win in every day situations. Even in the less obvious ones.
Young Child
Affirm Your Child’s Heart Through Play Time
Play time is a perfect opportunity to show your children that the needs of their heart can be met in healthy ways.
Parenting
Parenting the Second Child
I have found I’m much more laid back with parenting my second child, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less loved. Can you relate?
Crafts
Tiny Town Made from Felt and Scissors
This tiny town is crafted with felt and scissors for play time long after craft time is over.
Family Fun
5 Ways to Make Staying at Home Feel Like Vacation
Try these five tips to create the essence of a family resort and make staying at home feel like an enjoyable vacation with your family.
Family Fun
Making Far-Away Family Members Feel Closer to Home
Some ideas to help your small children feel more comfortable at family gatherings when they are reunited with those who love them from far-away.
Activities
Make a Paint Chip Board Game
It’s time to get creative! Here is how you how you can use store sample paint chips to create a fun game to play with the family.