Category: Uncategorized

Minno Movie Review: Moana

Vector graphics - Graphics

By Jessica Wolstenholm

A typical movie review casts shadows of the reviewers’ evaluation of the film and professionally highlights the reasons why the reader should or should not see a movie. I am throwing all caution to the wind, ditching the professionalism, and pretending for a moment  that you and I have are swapping stories from our weekend […]

The Thankful Family: Growing Gratitude in Every Stage of Life

Thanksgiving - Gratitude

By Editorial Team

It’s that time of the season when everywhere we turn we are encouraged to pause and give thanks. It’s a beautiful reminder and one I wish would follow us throughout the year ahead. The thing about gratitude is it doesn’t have to make an appearance during the holidays and then disappear from our midst. The […]

Creating an Atmosphere of Thanksgiving in Your Home

Breakfast - Brunch

By Jessica Wolstenholm

As Thanksgiving crept up on us, my husband and I started talking about our boys and how we might cultivate thankfulness in them. What was the key? How might we turn this Thanksgiving into a holiday truly focused on thankfulness? (Does anyone else wrestle with this over the holidays?) I don’t know about you, but […]

10 Best Christmas Books for Families

By Melanie Rainer

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. When you purchase an item through these links, a portion of the sale may go back to Minno.  One of our favorite Christmas traditions is curling up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa! There are so many amazing Christmas books out there, so […]

In the Kitchen with Your Kids: Holiday Edition

/m/083vt - Floor

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Can you believe the Holidays are sneaking up on us? I cannot get enough of this time of year! No matter what hardships you may be facing, there’s something about the holiday season that brings joy to the surface and helps put everything into perspective in so many ways. We have four young kids, so […]

How to Make Room for Giving this Holiday Season

Family - stock.xchng

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Three years ago I found a fantastic list on a blog, a list of random kind acts a family could do during the holidays. Two years ago I found it again, pinned it, and kept it open on my laptop for several weeks. Last year I went back to find that list and even printed […]

The Best Family Christmas Movies

Cinema - Theater

By Melanie Rainer

Merry Christmas! How are you getting in the holiday spirit this year? Might we suggest a favorite activity of ours here at Minno … curling up with a cup of cocoa, some fresh cookies and your family’s favorite Christmas movie?   Family movie nights are an all-year-round staple for many of you, but there’s just […]

Pepparkakor Recipe

Human behavior - Organism

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Make Pepparkakor for Christmas – just like Sunday School Lady and Marcy in the Why Do We Call It Christmas? DVD! Download the recipe plus a coloring sheet that goes along with the scene from the DVD. Click here to download the Pepparkakor recipe and coloing page.    

How Parents Can Learn Gratitude as They Teach Their Kids

Emotion - Psychology

By Jessica Wolstenholm

When my kids were just 6 and 4 years old, I wanted to make sure we practiced some kind of actual thankfulness during the Thanksgiving holiday. I mean, that’s kinda the point, right? With Christmas easing out Thanksgiving in the stores (and even trying to sneak up on Halloween!), I thought it was important for […]

Series Spotlight: 321 Penguins!

Penguins - I Scream, You Scream

By Jessica Wolstenholm

This week we’re featuring a series on Minno starring our favorite polar pals, 321 Penguins! About 321 Penguins 321 Penguins stars twins Jason and Michelle who discover their penguin figurines come to life and get to adventure in space with their new friends Zigdel, Midgel, Fidgel, and Kevin! Along the way, they learn Biblical truths for everyday […]