About 2 Hearts Movie For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Based on an inspirational true story, 2 HEARTS is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love and generosity of spirit, and will strengthen our belief that miracles still happen. Watch the Trailer 2 Hearts Early Screener I was sent an early screener to watch this film. I loved "I Still Believe" … [Read more...]
Honest History: A History Magazine for Kids
What do Jacques Cousteau, Rachel Carson and Jesse Owens have in common? Young readers of Honest History magazine will recognize these famous names from the feature stories of the latest issues. With beautifully designed stories and illustrations, this independent children’s magazine is celebrating its second anniversary issue on September 1, 2020. And it’s the ideal supplement to a new school year of at-home learning. With back-to-school rapidly … [Read more...]
Fall Bucket List Ideas While Physical Distancing
This Fall is quite different than the others we've experienced before as a family. And though things are different, there are still many fall activities we can experience together as a family. In fact, I typed up 30 fall bucket list ideas that you can enjoy together as family during this time of social distancing. Which fall activity are you looking forward to the most? Fall Bucket List Ideas Paint Rocks and AcornsGo For A WalkPlay Frisbee in the BackyardBake CookiesPlay Fetch with … [Read more...]
Anniversary Month! Ideas for Date Night with FREE Printable Cards!
It's hard to believe that were are already to August. This year has really gone by quickly, despite the facts that we've spent so much time at home. And though I see my husband every day (and my kids too), we haven't been able to enjoy many "date nights" together in this pandemic. What about you? Are you having a hard time finding date nights during this pandemic? We've been having almost no date morning, afternoon, or nights here at the Long house. We really need to be intentional about … [Read more...]
Printable Babysitter Information Sheets
Summer is always a difficult time in our house because the kids are out of school and I work part time at our kids' private school. This summer, my husband is working from home all the time due to the pandemic. But to get work done is difficult for him when both kids are at home too. They are pretty needy creatures aren't they? LOL! So we've been talking about daycare and a babysitter for our eight year old. Trying to decide if this is something we should invest in. And debating if it's a … [Read more...]
18 Christian Affirmations with FREE Printable Cards
What is an Affirmation? af·firm·a·tion the action or process of affirming something or being affirmedemotional support or encouragement. An affirmation can also be used interchangeably with positive affirmations. This is the practice of positive thinking and often embracing self-empowerment. Positive affirmations are simple sentences that people use to describe how they want to be, or how they want their circumstances to be, in a way that affirms that it's already true, or on its … [Read more...]
Parenting Tweens is Hard! Here are things to remember.
It's truly an amazing thing. One day, out of nowhere, the sweet cuddly, cooing, toddling, talking wonder wakes up: you look at this precious cherub in amazement, where did you baby go and who replaced it with this out of control, defiant, bundle of emotions? Congratulations, you have entered into the journey of the "tween" years. Parenting Tweens Early adolescence, if you choose to recall your own, is a time of changes: physical, emotional and social. Hormones are raging inside those … [Read more...]
