Everyday Life

Family Friendly Easter Activities

Family, Holiday Planning, Kids Activities
February 28, 2013
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Easter is a holiday that the world has turned into a chocolate-eating, egg-dying, Easter Bunny induced frenzy. Try one or more of these activities to get everyone back on track. Read the Article →

I Stopped Giving It All at Christmas

By Renee Swope
Serving, At Home, Holiday Planning, Schooling, Creative Gifts, Kids Activities, Relationships, Organization, Christmas
January 1, 2012
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By Lara Krupicka

“Please let me give flowers to my teacher,” my daughter begged that first year we were introduced to Teacher Appreciation Week. But out in my yard the only blooms visible were rows of wilting daffodils.

“Can it wait a few weeks?” I asked. My daughter cried. Within ... Read the Article →

The Champion of Breakfasts

by Lynn Bowen Walker

It’s not always easy to get your family out the door in the morning. There are the gym clothes to remember, homework to collect and shoes to unearth. And, if your family includes a reluctant eater, there is: The breakfast problem.

The breakfast problem arises ... Read the Article →

Tips for Preparing Your Child for Challenges

By Renee Swope
Overcoming Fear, Family, At Home, Healing from Hurts, Parenting, Schooling, Kids Activities, Relationships
August 1, 2010
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By Glynnis Whitwer

The promise of a new school year burns bright this time of year. Crisp white paper and sharpened pencils are at the ready, as excited children (and moms) fill clean, new backpacks with supplies. Back-to-school shopping has restocked the closets with shoes that fit, jeans that are ... Read the Article →

Christ-Like in the Bleachers

By Renee Swope
Family, At Home, Parenting, Balance, Kids Activities, Relationships, Goals, Community
August 1, 2010
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By Sara Jo Poff

The roar of the parents’ voices filled the gym. Admittedly, the game was getting tense, but the situation was worsening. It was the last quarter and the teams were tied for the championship. Parents were beginning to scream over the sound of the coach and the ... Read the Article →

Sexting? Is Your Child?

By Renee Swope
Family, At Home, Parenting, Kids Activities, Relationships, Community
March 1, 2010
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by Lynn Cowell

Concern seemed to spill from the girls’ lips as I heard their discussion developing in the back seat of the car. “You’ll help me as I confront her, right?” “Right.” Obviously, there was something happening in the lives of these seventh grade girls, causing them to ... Read the Article →

The Fruit of Summer

By Renee Swope
Spiritual Growth, At Home, Kids Activities
May 1, 2008
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By Ann Marie Stewart

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

At the end of this summer, what stories will your scrapbook tell? How many pages will show the fruit of your summer?

I embrace two months ... Read the Article →

A Beautiful Object Lesson:Raising Butterflies with Your Family

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

Butterflies beautifully exemplify this verse! Spring is a great time to witness the miracle of a lowly caterpillar becoming a magnificent butterfly through metamorphosis.

You've ... Read the Article →

The Story of Johnny Appleseed

By Renee Swope
Serving, Family, At Home, Parenting, Creative Gifts, Kids Activities
October 1, 2007
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Fall is a great time to read the story of Johnny Appleseed to your children and try some new apple recipes!

John Chapman, a small man with amazing endurance, is known as "Johnny Appleseed." He was really an American pioneer, a kind and gentle hero, and a uniquely American legend ...

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Moving with Kids: Trivia Guide

By Renee Swope
Family, At Home, Parenting, Kids Activities, Organization
September 10, 2007
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Here's a fun way to ease the transition of relocation and help kids learn about their new community: Create the "Ultimate Trivia Guide" to your new town. Here are 17 ideas of what to look for in this around-the-town trivia hunt. You don't have to cover everything listed ... Read the Article →

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