For the past several years, my husband, Dusty, and I have traveled a lot for work. This spring is different though, and so far, we’re still working out of our home in Kansas City. Being here during the season has reminded me of the unique beauty and opportunities springtime offers. Here’s a couple of places…
4 Read-Aloud Children’s Chapter Books with Beautiful Descriptions of Spring
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White begins with Wilbur the pig’s birth, when “grass was wet and the earth smelled of springtime.” His existence on the farm is in peril from the beginning, but he is saved through the intervention of Fern, the farmer’s daughter. Then another loyal friend, Charlotte, hatches a plan to keep Wilbur…
5+ Inexpensive Gift Ideas That Are Better Than Candy
Because my husband and I live at a distance from Kai, I’m always looking for ways to let him know we’re thinking of him. I don’t want to depend on gifts to show this, but once in a while, it’s fun to send him something small through the mail or to give gifts when we…
2 Powerful Ways to Share the Easter Story with Your Grandchild
Resurrection Rolls and Resurrection Eggs are classic and hands-on activities that symbolize Jesus Christ rising from the dead. They’re great ways to impress the truths of the Easter story on your grandchildren’s hearts. Resurrection Rolls are made with canned biscuit dough, marshmallows, melted butter, and cinnamon sugar. The marshmallow represents Jesus and is wrapped in…
The Best Edible Nests
Cooking and baking are some of my favorite things to do, and sometimes Kai has helped me out in the kitchen. He’s surprisingly proficient at flipping eggs and quesadillas and enjoys dumping the contents of measuring cups into bowls and stirring mixtures. So, I’ve been thinking of making something edible and spring-themed with him the…