Easter Basket Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Easter is such a wonderful time of joy and celebration! And just like at any fun party, kids love getting a goodie basket! But the struggle of finding fun items for your Easter basket is real. Read More
Celebrations | Family Life | Featured
4 Ways to Share Holiday Traditions as a Foster Family
The unique blessing of being a foster family means you have the opportunity to create new traditions together by listening to your foster child and considering what would make the holidays special for them. Read More
Celebrations | Family Life | Featured | Seasonal
Have an Honest Conversation about Your Holiday Budget (Here’s How)
For a lot of families, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we’ll never forget. And, for some of us, it’s taken a hard toll on our bank accounts. Read More
Celebrations | High School (9th-12th)
Graduation Gifts for Seniors That are Actually Meaningful (and Don’t Break the Bank!)
In light of everything that has been lost, it’s never felt more important to celebrate seniors (yes, with gifts!) in a way that is personal and meaningful. I feel that, too. That’s why I’ve put together a list[1] of senior gifts that can make a student feel celebrated... Read More
Celebrations | Character and Values | Fight For The Heart
Joy in the Chaos
Yes, joy is gratitude. We can be grateful that regardless of how we feel over the coming weeks, the unshakable reality is God showed up 2,000 years ago. Read More
How to Make the Most of Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, make sure you have at least one meaningful (and enjoyable!) moment with your kids. Block out a few hours or a whole day to enjoy age-old family traditions or make new ones with some of our favorite (and simple!) Thanksgiving ideas: Read More
What Dads Really Want for Father’s Day but Won’t Tell You
We guys can be a little insecure, especially when it comes to our performance as dads. So although dad probably loves grill tools and homemade cards for Father’s Day, the greater gift is the assurance that someone notices the things he is doing right. Read More
Embracing What’s To Come
I remember being told from day one of parenting, that the years would go by fast. That I should be “numbering my days.” And like all mothers, I accepted the nostalgic platitude, and then went about worrying how I would make it through the next 24 hours—the immediacy... Read More
Celebrations | Make It Personal
New Year, New Heart
So it’s a brand new year. Here’s a question to kick it off. How’s your heart? The heart is pretty vital. It’s what we live out of really; it’s the wellspring of life. Our hearts help us feel the highs and lows, navigate wonder and mystery, keep our... Read More
4 Ways to be a Good Grandparent Over the Holidays
It’s Christmas, and I’ll be honest, I tend to lose my head. Come December, I go a little Buddy-the- Elf-crazy with the personal motto: If it’s made with sugar, then yes! Left to my own devices, I’m a recipe for family havoc and can become a pain in the... Read More