Family Time Activities

I LOVE summer, but sometimes I think it can be the most selfish season for our family. The hustle and bustle of the school year and all that it entails finally winds down (only to pick back up [...]

I once spent three weeks without a phone. In that time I was...challenged. It was hard not to be able to call or text my friends and family, but after awhile I saw some good in the experience as [...]

The Dilemma: A Too-Busy Christmas Day You’re riding in the car on your way to the third Christmas celebration in one day. Your husband stopped talking a few hours ago, your child still doesn’t [...]

Christmas is coming. Maybe that excites you...or maybe not. For every person who shouts, "EGG NOG! DECORATIVE SWEATERS! TINSEL! CHRISTMAS CAROLS!" there's someone who mumbles, "egg nog... [...]

Help your family focus on hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season! These simple, super-doable Advent activities will brighten your families' Christmas celebration and help you create merry, [...]

A friend of mine started a Facebook group this summer to help parents find fun things to do for their kids. Almost every day different moms put up great ideas to keep children engaged and [...]

My 8-year old son's world grew larger in a filthy four-foot alleyway space. We'd spent the afternoon passing out clothing to people who lived on the street in Cleveland. It led us to this spot [...]

  As a mom, I spend a lot of time on “the circular drive.” This is the time I spend in my car going back and forth from home chauffeuring various children to sports, extra-curricular [...]

It's the season for sharing God's love with others! Help kids say, “I love you!” with these heartfelt Valentine’s Day crafts.  Valentine’s Day Craft #1: Pop-Up Cards When kids craft these simple, [...]

Confession: I enjoy setting resolutions more than I like keeping them. Some years I get rather elaborate with my schemes. If you're picturing a March Madness-like flow chart, you're not that far [...]