I realized I did not want a party where people stood making small talk and eating all of my delicious birthday cake. This time it was the longing for connection that took me by surprise. My heart longed to connect. I wanted to have time with friends and family whether virtually or face to face. I wanted to share from the heart with sweet precious friends and put into words how much we have impacted each others lives. That's what had been stirring within me, when my husband asked me a month ... continue reading...
Toilet Paper Tube Pilgrims Craft
We made these toilet paper tube pilgrims craft, last year in homeschool with all three of my boys. Don't you just love the Mayflower Ship and the Little People turned pilgrims! Toilet Paper Tube Pilgrims Craft supplies: googly eyes construction paper: black, white and yellow glue Cut out the clothes, hats from the contraction paper and glue onto your tp tubes. Keep in mind that the clothes covers over half their body. Draw face and add googly eyes. You're all set! This is ... continue reading...
Preparing for Overnight House Guests
We've had the joy of hosting many friends and family overnight in our home, as well as, the pleasure of being hosted. By having company over we not only enjoy their company but we expand the worldview of our children, who get to view firsthand the differences and likes of others. My biggest tip for you is to try to make things easy and not get overwhelmed with a grand presentation of your home. Prepare a meal that won't keep you in the kitchen the whole time but instead go with something ... continue reading...
Thanksgiving Coloring Page and Mayflower Ship Craft
My son had so much fun coloring this sheet and then making his Mayflower Ship craft. We've been reviewing the letters M, P, T and S over this past month so this was our P is for Pilgrims, M is for Mayflower and S is for ship craft. I first read the book Best Thanksgiving Book ABC Adventures by Pat Whitehead and he loved the connection we made with the craft and the story he had just learned in the book. I was also surprised he remembered Squanto. He asked me later that evening about ... continue reading...
Gratitude Nature Hike
I never hiked a single mountain trail until I went away for college. I grew up in the big bustling city of Houston where concrete is king. Once I discovered hiking trails in the mountains, I was hooked. It was absolutely exhilarating to run through the trails in the forest and lose myself in it. Just me, God and nature. I haven't stopped since. Infact, for my 40th birthday I asked my husband to hike 40 miles with me. I can't wait for this summer! Well, a few years ago, I was hiking with my ... continue reading...
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