By Minno
As the calendar flips from fall to the holidays, anticipation may start to fill your home and heart—but not necessarily the good kind! While Thanksgiving and Christmas mean celebrations and big family meals, adorable school plays, and (maybe too) many sweets, they can also bring complicated relational dynamics, overstimulation, greed, and the trap of comparison. […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Try as I might, I’ve yet to get my kids (ages 10 and 7) to think beyond the norm when it comes to counting their blessings. “What are you thankful for?” I ask as I hand them a paper leaf and a pen to record their gratitude on our Thanksgiving tree. We’ve been keeping this […]
By Editorial Team
In our house, fall is a time of renewal and a time for starting afresh. It is a time where no matter what kind of crazy (in a good way) summer we’ve had, we begin to tighten things up and become more intentional with our time. You could say that fall is when our family’s […]
By Editorial Team
Download this FREE Minno coloring page for the 4th of July featuring our friend, Max! Celebrate independence day with Max and some colored pencils, crayons, or markers. While you are coloring, check out this post on how to talk to your kids about independence day to help you spark conversations that matter this holiday! Download […]
By Melanie Rainer
Americans love a reason to celebrate! Is there any other national holiday that is quite as exciting as the 4th of July? Close your eyes and think about the many Independence Days you have celebrated. What comes to mind? Barbecues, sunshine, lemonade, the feeling of grass beneath your feet, horseshoes, pie-eating contests, hot dogs, swimming, […]
By Melanie Norman
“Oh no Melanie,” my mother said. “We are walking right back into Mr. Johnson’s store and you are picking up that litter and you need to apologize!” I was 9 years old and on summer break. Mr. Johnson owned a local grocery store, and every Monday my mother and I would pick up the groceries […]
By Editorial Team
It’s that time of year when we get to honor the dads in our lives! We’ve put together a super cool Father’s Day Fun Pack and an exciting giveaway to help you do just that. Download the Father’s Day Fun Pack and create a special note, card, and “costume” to honor the men in your […]
By Melanie Norman
“No! When my dad grills he always puts rocks in the grill first! We need more rocks!” This was my youthful response to my cousin, who was helping me grill for Father’s Day. My mom had surprised my dad with a brand new grill for Father’s Day. And an eager 8-year-old me decided that in […]
By Editorial Team
What does Memorial Day look like in your home? Like many Americans, it probably looks like kicking off summer with a barbecue, a road trip, or a beach vacation. Memorial Day is the official-unofficial start to summer vacation. But it is also a holiday with important meaning as we honor soldiers who have lost their […]
By Erick Goss
If you asked your kids to repeat what they know about Easter, they might say: “Jesus died for our sins. We ask for His forgiveness. Jesus rose from the dead!” That is true. And it is a simple, yet incredibly profound series of actions that we did celebrate last weekend. Christ, the initiator of our […]