Isabella is already 14 and still absolutely loves getting a great Easter Basket. Her gift preferences might have changed over the years, but she's still pretty easy to please with Easter gifts. I'd love to know what you're giving your teens for Easter. Leave me a comment below with ideas. As I scour the internet for ideas for teen Easter basket ideas, I wanted to share some of my favorite ideas. Teen Easter Basket Themes: Instead of a traditional basket, you can get creative with your … [Read more...]
Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. In June of 2020, our family started attending a new church. Yes, right at the beginning of the pandemic and lockdowns. Our new church committed to three important things: children's ministry, meaningful worship, and prayer. This small church of 25 attendees has grown over the last two years, greatly. I truly believe it has everything to do with prayer and focused outreach to our community. Our mission statement is: Love God. Love … [Read more...]
Create Your Garden of Eden (Personal Development from Genesis)
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. I was given a copy of this book for my review. This month I was sent a great little book that offers strategic planning and personal development straight from the book of Genesis. Create Your Garden of Eden by Elizabeth Mannette is a short book that is packed with great ways to change your world. And change it in as little as 7 days! It's easy to just go through the motions of life without truly living out your God-given purpose. … [Read more...]
Who are You Following? An Important Social Media Book and Journal
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. You know I am on social media. I use it to stay connected with friends but I also use it to promote this blog and social media channels. It's been useful for me. But, did you know, I haven't allowed my 14-year-old to have any social media accounts. I've read the reports, I know what social media is doing to our mental health, especially our children. It's such a difficult, multi-layered decision for every family. But, for now, we are … [Read more...]
The Tiger Rising Movie Discussion Guide
This is a sponsored post. I was sent an advance screener to aid my review. No other compensation was given. Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid star in this beloved tale based on the New York Times best-selling book by Kate DiCamillo, The Tiger Rising. When 12-year-old Rob Horton (Christian Convery) discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May (Queen … [Read more...]
Sons of Thunder Redemption Television Show on Pure Flix
Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a temporary subscription for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. About Sons of Thunder Redemption A new spin-off of Pure Flix's popular show Sons of Thunder, Redemption follows Jacob, a lone biker on the road, on his journey to share his faith, seek forgiveness, and encourage others on a ranch in California while scraping by from job to job and spreading the love of Jesus to those he meets. I have … [Read more...]
Go See the Redeeming Love Movie!
Many thanks to Universal for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opin-ions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I have had many friends recommend Francine River books to me. They are very well written, and much loved, in my Christian women circles. So when I first heard that they were making one of her books into a movie? I knew that I'd want to see it. When I was offered an early screening of the Redeeming Love movie I jumped at the chance to watch … [Read more...]
