Summer snuck up on us and I wasn't quite ready. I felt like I was just trying to stay above water with COVID schooling so once summer rolled around I did absolutely nothing. So here's our Summer schedule for kids & check-in to bring a little structure to your home. I love structure but I can't handle rigid schedules so I usually come up with a few things I want my kids to include in their day with lots of options. Growing Your Spirit- As you can see above I've divided them up into morning … [Read more...]
How 20 Minutes Is Changing My Relationship With My Kids
It's amazing how these intentional 20 minutes connect us with our kids! It helps us stop for a moment and think about what is robbing our joy or keeping us from enjoying our relationship with God. I especially love that it naturally leads us into deeper conversation. These questions remind our kids that we are a team and most importantly they are not alone. It fosters teamwork, unity and love. The Questions Come From Two Verses The monthly check in touches on 5 key themes: emotional, … [Read more...]
How to Get the Whole Family Running and Enjoy It
These tips have been tested out by our kids ages 4-13 years old. How to Get the Whole Family Running and Enjoy It! I was my PE teacher’s worst nightmare! I'm not exaggerating. Running laps was like taking me to the dentist and extracting a tooth without anesthesia. My parents tried so hard to “encourage” me to run on Saturday mornings with them but all I did was whine and cry. I hated running as a kid. Absolutely positively hated it! Unlike my husband, I am not built like a runner, I … [Read more...]
Best Family Projects
I love looking back and seeing all the fun our family has had this past year. It has been a pleasure to share our family fun with you all. Some of it I must admit didn't turn out as planned or my kids weren't as excited about it as I was but in all of it memories were made. Stay tune for more great articles or you can follow us via your favorite social network to get our updates:Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook and our readers preferred way via email. These are some of our Best of 2012 … [Read more...]