My chocolate lab, Max weighs in at about 80-pounds … a big boy, nothing to sneer at. He's fast, he's strong and worst of all: he knows it. He can knock you down pretty easily. So how to stop your dog from jumping... I tested his training (or lack thereof) with a yes/no checklist before I really buckled down to make a change. The test looked something like this: Has he pulled me down on a walk? Yes.Has he caused me to go over the handle bars on a bike ride? Ouch, terrible memory: yes.Has he … [Read more...]
How to Pack for Beach Camping
Beach camping is not a trip for the pristine, the bug fearing, or the shade lover. Yet, beach camping, adventure camping at its most unique, is a memorable, must be repeated, experience for everyone who has dared to brave this vacation favorite. Most campers have an innate sense of what to pack for the basic camping trip. Tents, sleeping bags, coolers, lanterns, sturdy shoes, these are all things that fly off the shelf come June. What's so different about beach camping? A lot. While these things … [Read more...]
Packing for a Beach Picnic
A picnic at the beach is a wonderful way to celebrate the beautiful summer weather. The picnic could be the entire reason for the trip to the beach, or it could be part of a larger excursion. Either way, a little bit of planning can make this a fun and stress-free mini-vacation. Cutlery – with extras Regular cutlery is fine, but if you’re worried that someone might misplace a piece from your set, the sturdy-but-cheap plastic stuff works well, too. Extra spoons and forks are needed for … [Read more...]
Best Oregon Coast Campgrounds
The Oregon Coast offers temperate climate conditions, excellent for enjoying camping all year-round. The Central Oregon Coast boasts sandy beaches, tidepools, fishing opportunities, sand dunes, old growth forests and a variety of hiking trails. Discover the top five campgrounds located along the Central Oregon Coast. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area is located within the city limits of Lincoln City, along the Central Oregon coast. Campers enjoy the close proximity to the city attractions, … [Read more...]
Kids Bored at Church? Here’s What You Can Do
With children's attention spans often not being long enough to get them through an entire church service without becoming bored, parents can often find themselves struggling with spiritually appropriate ways to keep them entertained. Parents can relax knowing there are activities they can provide for their toddlers, preschoolers and school age children that can make the service interesting and also help the children learn a scriptural message. If your kids are bored at church, here are a few … [Read more...]
Vooks Storybooks Brought to Life: An Interactive Reading System
Many thanks to Vooks for providing this product/product information for review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. #VooksMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork #vooks #betterscreentime #vookspartner My 8 year old is a great reader. He was reading at 4 years old. But, he doesn't love reading. Yet. I am still holding out hope that his love of reading will continue to develop. This is … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Children Can Be Helpful in the Ministry
A guest post from Heroes 2: A Bible Trivia Game How are your children in church? Do they participate in the services? Or, are they a burden most of the time? For instance, they can’t stand the long sermons. They wish to go home and play their Bible games instead. Hence, they find church boring. How does this situation affect your Christian life as a parent? Worry no more! There are ten reasons why children can be helpful in the ministry. Having a Child is a Blessing! A … [Read more...]