Kids were jumping back and forth between the beds. We had met my sister’s family for spring break, and I was alone with three energetic kids in a small hotel room, with no car to take them anywhere. It was time to pull out my tricks for surviving a hotel trip with kids. […]
50 Awesome Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Your kids are already sweet. They don’t need all the sugar that traditionally comes packed in that Easter basket. This year fill that basket with some of these 50 Awesome Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas that won’t cause a sugar melt-down. Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas Homemade gifts and candy free basket fillers are perfect for Easter. No […]
15 Awesome Homemade Gifts for Kids
When it comes to birthdays and holidays, it’s a time where kids can be seen circling toy ads and making wish lists. This year surprise them with something they will treasure for a lot longer than the most recent toy craze. These homemade gifts for kids are fun to make and will be loved for years […]
Finding Hope in the Storm
I just wanted to be alone. I left my phone on the table, making sure I would not be disturbed by modern conveniences. Grabbing the umbrella by the door, I put on my boots and called for the dog. As we walked through the pouring rain in our back field, I started to pray. […]
Trusting My Instincts Got My Son Diagnosed
Another week at library story time. We’d been coming for years, and still my youngest wouldn’t sit on the rug with the other children. Instead he sat, frozen on my lap, not clapping, not singing. “He’s a boy.” That was my mother-in-law’s answer anytime I voiced my concerns. But it wasn’t just story […]
