By Editorial Team
Last night my husband and I watched an 80’s movie with the kids. We couldn’t wait to introduce them to one of the films we loved growing up. I was the same age as my daughter is now when this particular movie came out. It’s old school and analog, and I couldn’t help but feel […]
By Melanie Rainer
God’s creation is so inspiring and it’s such a gift that we get to nurture and grow plants, flowers, and produce. There’s so much we can learn from digging in the dirt, watching seeds grow, and enjoying the beauty of nature! We want to share this beauty with your family and help […]
By Minno
What is Holy Week? Holy Week is the final week in the season of Lent, and the week leading up to Easter Sunday. During this week, Christians remember the important events of Christ’s final days, his death and resurrection. Revisiting these events is more than a history lesson. It gives us a greater understanding […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This year, we’re rounding up some of our favorite bloggers to get their thoughts on faith and family. We asked them: How do you make Easter meaningful for your family? Lisa of Chaos Appreciation: One Easter, a few years ago, I stuck a note in each child’s basket that simply said “I Love You […]
By Melanie Rainer
Moms are the _____, right? (Best? Most awesome? Coolest?) Download this free fill-in-the-blank Mother’s Day printable and make a Mother’s Day card mom will absolutely love. Perfect for churches! Download this free Mothers Day activity here.
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As part of our continuing Easter blog series, we wanted to address some of the historical – and religious – roots of some of our modern Easter celebrations. Today we’ll look at the history of the Easter bunny. History of the Easter Bunny For thousands of years, many cultures believed that rabbits possessed mystical powers. […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
When my daughter was about 2 years old we did this fun little activity for Easter – we took a marshmallow, rolled it in melted butter, cinnamon and sugar and then rolled that up inside crescent roll dough. The marshmallow was supposed to represent Jesus, the butter and spices, the oils and spices they buried […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Whether or not your family partakes in Lent, the time leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection can be filled with many kid-friendly activities that will teach them about God’s love in action. For those of us who do practice fasting, prayer and almsgiving during these 40 days before Easter, coming up with a […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This year, we’re rounding up some of our favorite bloggers to get their thoughts on faith and family. We asked them: How do you make family movie nights special? Jessica of Gather and Grow We are carrying on a tradition that my husband’s family did when he was a kid. We lay a blanket on the […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Do you have your favorite green shirt ready to go for March 17? Will you dye your scrambled eggs green that morning? Believe it or not, behind our silly St. Patrick’s Day traditions – like wearing green or stories about leprechauns and pots of gold – lies a rich story about a man devoted to […]