Motherhood

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    Organization Tips for Simple School Mornings

    Mornings are often hectic and getting everyone out the door on time can feel chaotic and stressful. Moms often feel stressed in the mornings because they aren’t sure how to get it all done and keep everything running smoothly. The good news is that families can enjoy simple mornings with a little organization and planning. Today…

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    Salt Dough Man of Sorrows Christmas Ornament

    Man of Sorrows Christmas Ornament Jesus was a man acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53:3-5  Salt Dough Brown food coloring Red food coloring red ribbon Divide a small amount of dough into four pieces. Color one with the brown food coloring, color another smaller piece with the red, making a pink color, and another smaller piece use…

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    Holly Wreath Salt Dough Ornament

    Here’s another simple salt dough Christmas ornament that you can make yourself or with your children. The holly resembles the crown of thorns on Jesus’ head when he died on the cross to save us from our sins. If you are using my 25 day Advent calendar, you can tie this craft in with the…

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    By His Hands We are Healed Ornament

    This simple salt dough craft is a fun activity to do with your toddler or young child. As part of our Christmas ADVENTures in Prophecy, you can tie this craft together with your daily readings and read the following Bible verses: Jesus’ hands and feet were pierced when they hung Him on the cross. John…

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    5 Things Your Kids Will Gain with Less Toys

    Most kids have more than enough toys to last them and their future children a lifetime. Yet every year there’s always a must have toy, and another gets added to the collection. In fact, I bet if you walked into your child’s room right now with a trash bag, you could get rid of more…

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    How to Raise a Grateful Child

    Did you know that people who practice gratitude are 25% percent happier than those who don’t? According to a study by the Greater Good Science Center they are also more likely to be interested, determined, and enthusiastic than those who don’t. Having an attitude of gratitude can not only make us thrive as people, but…

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    Simple Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

    Originally published in November 2017. Updated December 2023. Can you believe Christmas is just a few weeks away? In our house, we have a lot of different traditions – everything from the recipes I share with my family to how we pick out a Christmas tree to the way we open presents on Christmas morning….