Every December, I pack in the activities: Christmas parties, homeschool get-togethers, crafts, free concerts/plays, local Christmas events, and on it goes. If I can make it, I'm there with my kids in tow. By the time Christmas arrives, I'm exhausted. Don't get me wrong. I love Christmas. But a few days before it even … Continue reading Why We’re Slowing Down this Christmas
Category: Advent
31 Days of Prayer: A Simple Plan for Children
We added another layer to the girls' Kindness Countdown yesterday. Something simple that the kids can do each and every day, all the way until the New Year. The idea started here. We took it and added our own little twist. I've often struggled with how to teach my children to effectively pray for others. It's easy, … Continue reading 31 Days of Prayer: A Simple Plan for Children