Tag Archives: Family Fun
Brilliant Easter 'I Spy' Activity for Kids
You guys. We came across this super cute, simple, and fun activity for kids to help them understand the Easter story. It's an 'I Spy' game that includes treasure hunting, sensory play, and Biblical st...
AllMomDoes Feb 27, 2024
10 Ways to Keep Your Sanity While Traveling For the Holidays
Living far away from family can be very challenging during the holidays. Our kids have never spent a Christmas Eve or Day in their own home. Whether it's a four hour drive or a twelve it's never stres...
AllMomDoes Dec 16, 2023
Rethinking Christmas
I spent the vast majority of my adult life running myself ragged trying to give my family perfect Christmases. I went way above and beyond, because I thought that's what good moms did. I bought differ...
Ann Kirsten Dec 15, 2023
Oh, Christmas Tree!
For children, Christmas trees are magical things. And, although each family has their own traditions and styles, kids always think their family's tree is the most beautiful of all. When I was growing ...
Ann Kirsten Dec 11, 2023 GettyImages | Fermate
Six Ways To Prep Now For Christmas
Christmas is next month! Those words likely bring you a mixture of excitement and of "say what?, I'm not ready!" Don't worry, you still have time. Here are six things I have made a point to do and I p...
Stephanie O'Farrell Nov 01, 2023 GettyImages | Layritten
Easy Last-Minute Pumpkins
When my kids were little, I wanted to make sure they could celebrate the coming of Fall without turning their backs on our beliefs. We carved crosses in pumpkins, we painted pictures that said: "God m...
Ann Kirsten Oct 23, 2023
The Kindergarten Transition: Tougher Than You Think
It was February of last year. February 3rd, to be exact. I was looking at my son's picture on my office wall it hit me - he'd be starting kindergarten in the fall. I began counting the months backward...
Kristina Slaney Sep 19, 2023
Help Kids Solve Their Summer Boredom with This Printable
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Boredom is not bad. It's often a catalyst for creativity; when my kids say they're bored I usually respond with something like, "I'm sure your brain will he...
Kristina Slaney Jul 16, 2023
The Ultimate Camping Checklist for Families
Are you starting to dream of the warmer months like we are? Thinking of taking your family camping for the first time? Or maybe you're seasoned campers but you always seem to forget one or two essenti...
Kristina Slaney Jul 14, 2023
Conversation Starters for Your Family
PARENT: "How was school?" CHILD: "Fine." PARENT: "What did you do today?" CHILD: "Nothing." Does this sound familiar? There are times when talking to your child feels like pulling teeth. Part of the p...
Ann Kirsten Jun 26, 2023