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Unique Diaper Gift for Baby Showers

Published February 14, 2021 Updated February 26, 2021 1 Comment

If you are looking for a unique Christian baby gift, consider giving this diaper gift. It is simple to make these diapers and it is a gift that touch a new mom's heart - both with practicality and thoughtfulness. I always want to give thoughtful gifts - and that is especially true when giving gifts to a new mom. There are a lot of emotions that come with having a baby. There are the sleepless nights, the anxious questions, the overwhelming joys, the constant worries... What if you could give a new baby gift that spoke to each and every one of these new mom emotions?  This is where … Read More...

Christmas Bucket List for Kids

Published December 02, 2020 Leave a Comment

Are you ready for easy Christmas fun with your kids? Print this free Christmas bucket list and let your kids make their own Christmas to do list! My 6 year old son, Nathan, began working on his Christmas list early this year. No, not the list of the presents he wanted, but rather the list of all the things he wanted to do this Christmas. That is a list that I love! On his list this year? Look at the Christmas lights, bake gingerbread cookies, watch Rudolph and listen to Christmas music. Nathan can write his own list now that he is in 1st grade. The early childhood teacher in me loves his … Read More...

Best Mother Goose Rhymes Books for Children

Published October 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Want to build a Mother Goose book collection for your child? If you are looking for the best Mother Goose rhymes books for children, these are some of the best collections around. You and your child will love reading and learning the nursery rhymes together! As a former early childhood educator and a mom of 4 little ones, I have a strong appreciation for Mother Goose. I remember being surprised as a new teacher when one of the units in my first Kindergarten reading curriculum was based around nursery rhymes. I was only surprised until I realized how much early literacy is taught through … Read More...

A Ready to Go ABC Theme Preschool Curriculum

Published August 24, 2020 Updated February 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

Looking for help in teaching your preschooler at home? This ready to go ABC preschool curriculum provides all the resources and help you need - in an easy to use format! I am so excited to share this new resource with you! You see, I am a trained teacher. My first teaching Call was to teach Kindergarten in the mornings and Pre-Kindergarten in the afternoons. I taught this combination for 5 years, until I got married and moved, and loved every minute of it! After spending three years teaching 3rd and 4th grade, I moved back down to Preschool at a different Lutheran school. I taught another 2 … Read More...

Church Quiet Bag Ideas

Published July 13, 2020 Updated July 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Church is important. Church with little ones is definitely challenging at times, but it is important. I grew up in the church (with a Pastor dad and organist mom). I was a church worker teacher (before I began staying at home) who is married to a church worker teacher. We firmly believe that we need to be in church, training our children, from the time they are small. Yes, there are many Sundays that I miss large parts of the sermon but we are there, by God's grace. (Here is some encouragement for when going to church with kids feels pointless.) I believe in modeling and … Read More...

Easy Kitchen Bingo

Published May 28, 2020 Updated May 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun kitchen idea? Print this free kitchen bingo game and have fun trying different things in the kitchen! It's an easy kitchen idea to do with kids, too.  It's going to be a different summer this year with so many things closed still. I don't know about you but all of our travel plans have been cancelled. The friends' college reunion. A cousins' wedding. Even the extended family reunion. We're disappointed but understand that this is just what this summer will bring. Instead of regretting it all, I am determined to make the most of it. I started looking for easy and free … Read More...

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