Go deeper--is my mantra this year. This year I wanted to focus a bit more on the depth of God's love for us and help my kids make a deeper connection to that by being a vessel of it. Obviously, this is something I should and try to do all year but this week I wanted to drive this message home. Each day I will share up until Valentine's day a love note from God and from me with my kids. For the home: Hang a long piece of ribbon from the door and tape 14 blank colored hearts or however … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for the Kids
Ask your toddler, tween or high schooler what pops into their head when they think of Valentine's day? You might get answers like: candy, chocolate, balloons, boyfriends, couples, girlfriends, gifts, kissing, stuffed animals, romantic date, holding hands etc.... This is probably what I would have said back in the day. The media, society and peer pressure are doing a great job at shaping the thoughts of our children in all aspects of life. As a kid, I don't ever recall thinking that … [Read more...]