In 2015, Americans gave over $373 billion to charitable organizations, a 4.1 percent increase from 2014 (National Philanthropic Trust). As charitable giving continues to grow, I want to encourage you to place your trust in the World Vision Gift Catalog this holiday season. The 2016 World Vision Gift Catalog contains more than 250 poverty-fighting gifts, ranging in price from $16 to $39,000, that improve the quality of life for struggling children and families in the U.S. and around the … [Read more...]
Easily Host a Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness!
At the beginning of the month, the Women's Ministry team from church hosted a Pink Party. We had so much fun planning for and hosting this party as our first big social event of the year. Of course, I turned to Oriental Trading for great pink party supplies. I asked our Pastor's wife and her mother to help us decorate because they just do a beautiful job. They were happy to work with the great supplies I found at Oriental Trading. I picked out hot pink and light pink party Party supplies … [Read more...]
Get UP Faith & Family: Faith-Friendly Family Entertainment
This is a sponsored post with UP Faith & Family. All opinions are mine alone. This month, we've talked with Isabella twice about why we don't watch certain stations and television shows. She understands as well as an 8 year old can, but she admittedly feels left out when the kids in school talk about their favorite shows. I can relate to her struggle. I went through the exact issue when I was a girl. As a Christian mom, I know it can be difficult to find entertainment and … [Read more...]
The Christian Parenting Book that Can Change Your Family
What is your calling as a parent? In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas. In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as … [Read more...]
Print Out These Free Christian Halloween Candy Labels!
Our family does love Halloween. We have a few Halloween traditions here in small town Washington. Our little town has a parade and the stores that line one tourist street give out candy in the afternoon to the kids. Then, our reservation always has a costume party with pizza, games, prizes, and more. We end our day with a Noah's Ark party at our church. By the end of the night, we have too much sugar and lots of memories. If we were actually home to hand out candy, I like to give out candy … [Read more...]
A Book for the Man in Your Life: Wise Guys
For guys, more than ever, it’s a confusing world. A GPS doesn’t offer any maps showing how to get to the point of wisdom — and what guy likes asking for directions anyway? But there are ways for guys to get the guidance they need. The answers may be all around, in the form of guys they already know. Wise Guys. More experienced guys. Better-traveled guys. Could there be ways to tap into their invaluable knowledge without enduring dull lectures or taking pages of notes? [Tweet "Guys can get … [Read more...]
Book Recommendation: 5 Minutes with Jesus by Sheila Walsh
In 5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today, the second book in the 5 Minutes with Jesus series, bestselling author Sheila Walsh wants to guide you in worrying less and letting your heart be settled with short readings followed by impactful passages of Scripture. Each reading includes messages that remind you of truths such as: Resting in the purpose God has for you brings peace. God loves you for who you are, not what you do. No matter how big the storm, God is bigger. The 5 Minutes … [Read more...]
