The Young Messiah is not just a story about Jesus. It’s the story about Jesus and his family. Heading into this film the producers knew this was a fresh take on Jesus and the Holy family. The filmmakers quickly realized Mary and Joseph faced many of the same problems as parents today. As parents we are always face with difficult decisions on what's best for our children. Share with your readers a personal parenting story from your family of a difficult decision you made that was in your … [Read more...]
Planning a Meal with Healthy Choice
Am I the only one who often cooks two dinners at night? I can't be. Usually, at night, I want to grab something light, healthy, and lower calorie. My go-to often is a smoothie and popcorn, cereal, or a great frozen meal. Last week, I found some great new vegetarian frozen meals from Healthy Choice. In fact, their Cafe Steamers line has five (5) vegetarian frozen meal options! I love that the ingredients are steamed in a dual steaming tray. Usually freezer meals can get mushy and the … [Read more...]
Key Tips For A Stress-Free Family Vacation
Spring break and summer vacation is just around the corner, and many of you might be gearing up for your much-awaited family vacation. From choosing from a list of exciting destinations to setting aside a hefty vacation budget, you’re on top of your game to ensure that you, your spouse and babies enjoy a memorable holiday together. However, let’s face it, when travelling with your little ones, things don’t always turn out as rosy and smooth. Just when you finish tackling your kids’ incessant … [Read more...]
10 Money-Saving Recipes for Cleaning
If you have a tight budget (or simply enjoy saving money), here are 10 simple recipes for cleaning that you can try out. Let me know what you try and how it works for you. 1. Glass Cleaner Ingredients and Supplies: 1 cup White Vinegar 1 cup Water 10-15 drops Essential Oil Spray Bottle Funnel Directions: Mix the water, vinegar, and essential oils in a bowl before pouring into spray bottle. That’s it! Great to use on any glass surface for a streak-free cleaning. 2. … [Read more...]
Easter Basket Ideas: Christian Books for Kids!
Is it almost Easter already? This year is flying by so quickly. It's hard to believe. I wanted to share some books that our family loves, that I think would make perfect non-candy Easter basket ideas. Yes, I still put candy in the kids Easter basket, but I also like to include new Christian books to enjoy. I have a preschooler and a tween here at home, so this list of books is for the age group specifically. Easter Books Perfect for Preschoolers Here are five books that are perfect for … [Read more...]
Pizza Party: Family Pizza Night Fun
I had a great childhood, growing up on a reservation with a large extended family all within a walking distance of my house. A large family meant many celebrations, including birthdays. We didn't have a lot of money when I was kid, but we still made time to celebrate. Pizza is always a hit for kids, isn't it? A pizza party is really the easiest kind of food to serve and it's a hit. Baking a great frozen pizza and enjoying it together is just special. Does your family love pizza like … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Timeshare Sales
This post brought to you by Timeshares Only. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. source Each summer, my family of four flies down to Southern California for a must anticipated event: my husband's family reunion. His generous parents have timeshare points they let all four kids, and their families, use for a week at the timeshare near San Diego. The grounds are beautiful, the pools magnificent, the golf course is pristine, and the activities are … [Read more...]
