In our church we don't baptize babies, but we do have baby dedications. Have you heard of a baby dedication before? If not, I thought I'd share a bit about it. Baby Dedication Dedication of children to God was practiced in biblical times and is practiced today in many churches. You can find examples in the Bible of baby dedication: Hannah dedicated Samuel, to God and to the service of His house (1 Sam 1:27, 28) Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple in "Jerusalem to present Him … [Read more...]
Picnic Foods Especially for Kids
We have really had an amazing Spring here in Western Washington. It has seriously been nice. A lot of sunshine and very little rain. In fact, many counties in Washington are in a drought! We've been eating outside much more this season and enjoying our weather -- it has been perfect picnic weather for the family. My Princess loves making picnic foods and serving to her brother on our fun kid-sized picnic table. Their favorite picnic food is something that my seven year old makes … [Read more...]
Truly Enjoying Our Summer Bucket List
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #GiveHeartburnARest #CollectiveBias My Princess' private Christian school ended last week. It is now officially summer break. Whoohoo! Our summer bucket list is packed full and we wouldn't have it any other way. We love staying busy; I just need to stay energized. At the beginning of the year I started a new routine - I joined a local gym and … [Read more...]
Sour Cherry Lemonade Concentrate Recipe
What is your favorite summer drink? My mom has a few cherry trees, so this Sour Cherry Lemonade Concentrate recipe is one that I want to try this summer for sure! Make this syrup ahead of time and enjoy it on a hot summer’s day. If you’re on your own, add a few tablespoons to a glass of ice water, then refrigerate the rest for the next time you get thirsty. If you’re serving a crowd, pour the whole jar into a big pitcher and dilute to taste. Sour Cherry Lemonade Concentrate … [Read more...]
Minimizing and Organizing Toys: It Feels Great!
So the last two months, we've slowly gone through our house and minimized our toys. They add up so quickly don't they? As a blogger, toys seem to add up even more quickly. I am learning to say no to toy reviews more frequently now - we just have too much stuff. Organizing toys is easy when there isn't so many of them. Less is more, right? We got rid of a lot of items, posted them on our local Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook group and made a few hundred dollars. Less toys and more money? That … [Read more...]
A College Graduation Cheat Sheet
Do you know any college graduates this year? I know a few this year actually, including my own brother-in-law. Here is a College Graduation Cheat Sheet Gowns worn by fresh graduates are representative of a long -standing tradition. Whether you are walking in a graduation ceremony or watching a loved one walk, making sense of the sea of black robes and colorful hoods can be a bit over whelming. This infographic details the different meanings behind each traditionally worn article of … [Read more...]
Early Elementary Books She Wants to Read This Summer
This will be our first summer in two years, that we didn't do homeschool year round. When we homeschooled Pre-K and Kindergarten, we went year round to get through our entire curriculum. That is one thing I do miss about homeschooling my daughter - going at our own pass and taking days off whenever we want. This last semester at her Christian private school has been a transition for us all. To keep her brain going this summer and focused on educational things - not only will she be doing some … [Read more...]
