Modern History Movies for Family Movie Night
Whether it's parents & children cuddled up with a book at bedtime, a story from grandma about her growing up years, or a well-made movie or stage production, stories are powerful. And sharing stories with children is an excellent way to help them understand,...
You ARE a Supermom!
A couple of months ago, our family was visiting the home of my brother and his lovely wife. I don't remember what we were talking about, but it came up in conversation that my sister-in-law is a bit flabbergasted at my clean house and wonders how I manage to pull it...
Phoenix Wilder: And The Great Elephant Adventure – A Family Friendly Movie Review
What better way to nurture my kids' love of animals and nature than by combining it with another one of their favourite things -- family movie night! We've been learning all about mammals in our biology studies, and my kids were so excited when I told them we were...
Our Favourite Read-Alouds of 2017
One of my very most favourite things to do with my kiddos is reading aloud. I love kidlit and look forward to my special read-aloud time with my big girls all day (it's also bedtime, so that might also be part of it!) Snuggles, stories, giggles, and oodles of great...
The Best Non-Book Gifts for the Bibliophile on Your List
Do you have a serious book-lover on your gift list this season? Do you wonder what on earth to get them? Have no fear, I've got a whole list of gift ideas that are sure to please your beloved bibliophiles! Gift Ideas for Book Lovers While there is probably...
100 Things to do Outside with Your Kids This Summer
Summer is a great time of year for both spending time with your family AND spending time outside. But what to do? Here's a list of 100 things you can do outside with your kids this summer, most of which are free or very inexpensive. Summer plans don't have to be...
Why We Love The Jesus Storybook Bible
It's no secret that I love The Jesus Storybook Bible. It's been a part of our family since my oldest was tiny, and her sisters are also growing up on these gentle, beautifully told Bible stories. It was originally published the year my oldest was born, and I'm so...
Book Themed Gift Ideas for Bringing Stories to Life through Play
One of my children's favourite things to do is to imagine that they are the characters in the stories we read. When learning about ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, I would often find them designating someone (or a doll or action figure) to be god or goddess of this or...
24+ Advent Activity Cards {FREE Printable}
A favourite Christmas tradition in our family is our Advent Calendar. I bought it on a whim years ago at the grocery store of all places, and it is our most beloved Christmas decoration! Its just a simple wooden tree made of 24 little doored boxes, but for our family...
The Familyman’s Christmas Treasury {REVIEW}
We spend a lot of time in our minivan traveling to and from church, homeschool activities, library visits, and grocery trips. While I'm not necessarily a fan of being stuck in the van with the kids when we could be doing other things, I do like to think we redeem that...
