Just the other day, each child had a friend over and I took them to get ice cream. So, I was feeling like mother of the year. A playdate AND ice cream. However, the day was getting long and the complaints were getting to me. They needed more snacks. They needed a different song. And …
Child's Faith
What if we just said “Thank You”
I know for me – I over-think most of life. I over-think parenting, thanksgiving and everything in between. I make parenting and most things in life pretty complicated. So, let’s dumb it down for today. What if we just took Thanksgiving and had a simple goal – could we get our kids to say thanks? …
How Africa Changed My Children
by Kylie White Y’all. Life is busy. I get it. I have a 4, 6, 7, and 9 year old. Two different schools, two different pickup times, two different sports, 4 different personalities that all have different demands from my husband and I. My to-do list rolls over each month as things get un-done, and I …
I lost it! On a Sunday!
by Rachel Faulkner Brown I lost my junk going to church Sunday! I mean what it is about going to church that brings out the demons in our car? Can I get an amen?! I was worn smack out before we even got to the parking lot and we had brought a friend …
Do you consider the NO’s in your life a PRAISE?
I met Leah in Boston! It has been one of my favorite speaking stops to date – because Boston is not in the Bible belt. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in a culture different than my own. And they are the only family to attack me with silly string after I spoke at their church. Enjoy this beautiful guest …
How To Teach Faith To Your Kids
Each month, we focus on a virtue from In This House, We Will Giggle. If you are new, the best source is definitely the book or you can check out the virtue posts I’ve already shared this year. January – Joy February – Love March – Forgiveness This month is a tricky one – …
Helping Your Child Choose a Sport
by Ashley Eiler As a mother in this generation, there is so much pressure to provide a perfect experience for each of our children during their childhood. Not only are we faced with social media presence to remind us that we do or don’t have a certain talent, but we are constantly faced with the …
How to Use Your Easter Eggs For Jesus
I love Easter eggs. Those good ole plastic eggs are cheap and cute. And there are one bazillion ways you can use them. Here are a few ideas for pointing your kids back to Jesus – with eggs! Eggs to Tell the Story Saw this idea on Pinterest and we are trying it this …