Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

What We've Gotten Wrong (and Right) About Modesty, Part 4
Well, here we are - the conclusion of our deep dive into the complex issue of biblical modesty. If you've followed along with this whole series, thank you. And if you've felt like some of my thoughts ...
Kristina Slaney Jun 13, 2022 photo credit: iStock/marabird

What We've Gotten Wrong (and Right) About Modesty, Part 3
Alright mom, here we go. Today we're tackling the "don't cause your brother to stumble" passages that always come up in the modesty debate. I'll be honest. This one is tough and complicated. If you're...
Kristina Slaney Jun 09, 2022 photo credit: iStock/carduus

Three Grilling Meals for Camping or Outdoor Cooking - No Stovetop Required!
As a mom, I'm always cleaning the kitchen. Not long ago this meme started circulating and I felt seen. It's never-ending. But there are some days when the mess is less, the clean-up is easier, and the...
Kristina Slaney Jun 08, 2022

Hunger is Invisible: Here's How to Keep Kids Fed This Summer
Millions of kids rely on the free and reduced lunch program during the school year to keep their bellies full and give them good nutrition. That need doesn't subside during the summer, when parents wh...
Kristina Slaney Jun 07, 2022

What We've Gotten Wrong (and Right) About Modesty, Part 2
Today we're continuing our exploration of modesty and doing a deep dive into what God has to say about the subject. In Part 1 we discovered that modesty (from a Biblical perspective) is more about the...
Kristina Slaney Jun 06, 2022 photo credit: iStock/diless

What We've Gotten Wrong (and Right) About Modesty, Part 1
Do you ever notice how parenting forces you to evaluate everything in your life? You can't just take long-held beliefs or positions for granted anymore; you need to know why you believe them because s...
Kristina Slaney Jun 02, 2022 photo credit: iStock/Wanlee Prachyapanaprai

Do You Have Picky Eaters? Try This Fun Family Activity!
I recently traveled and brought back several varieties of chocolate for my family as a treat. When my daughter saw them she exclaimed, "We should do a blind taste test! Can you go buy a few more types...
Kristina Slaney May 23, 2022

Fun Flavor Combos to Build a Better Burger
Grilling season is just around the corner. {Or maybe you're an outdoor cooking enthusiast and you never stopped when the temps dropped.} Either way, 'tis the season to fire up the barbecue and start e...
Kristina Slaney May 10, 2022 jalapeno & cheddar burger

Tips for Gardening with Kids
So you're interested in gardening with your kids, but don't really know much about it yourself. You start looking for gardening tips online and run into terms like cloche, companion planting, lime, an...
Kristina Slaney Apr 26, 2022 Photo Credit: iStock / Sasiistock

Cute Mommy & Me Outfits for Mother's Day {2022}
Mother's Day is coming up FAST and if you want to go to church or brunch in adorable mommy-and-me attire, you need to order your outfits now! Here are some super-cute options. DISCLAIMER: Amazon links...
Kristina Slaney Apr 15, 2022 photo credit: iStock/Liderina




