‘Celebrations’ Archives
Blank books for children
With the holidays fast approaching and a sluggish economy, you may be looking for create gift ideas that are easy on your pocketbook. Blank books are great [...]
Making the first school day of the year special
First day of school is an exciting day for any kid who's heading off to school in a building. New supplies, new clothes--it's all so fresh and brimming with [...]
Art preservation made easy–and fun
As parents, as I think even more as homeschooling families, we accumulate a plethora of art projects. And after a while you start to wonder what to do with it [...]
My Valentine’s Day gift to you
Do you have any idea how much God loves you? He is crazy about you. You are always on His mind. He wrote you a valentine--His Word. God is for you. He is in [...]
Mother’s Day cinquain
For my mom's Mother's Day gift this year I went the handmade route. I made her a cute little hanging plaque with a poem I wrote just for her. Unfortunately I [...]
Merry Christmas!
To all my online and IRL friends Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful Christmas and a very very happy New year! I pray your home will be filled with love and [...]
The Christmas joys of year-round schooling
If you know me at all, you know I love the Christmas season. There's nothing like it. I love the music, the gift of Christ, the decorations, the food, the [...]
Advent studies
I love the Christmas season and always enjoy trying new things to inspire our spiritual focus of the holiday. Click on the titles for more info. Advent [...]
Jesse tree
"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit." Isaiah 11:1 We are starting one new tradition each Christmas at [...]
Making more of Easter
Melissa has some terrific ideas to make Easter more meaningful. See them here. We are adding to our traditions. Last year we started a tradition of serving [...]
