It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Andy Williams It is finally Christmastime! I don’t know about you, but my family is a “no Christmas music before Thanksgiving”...
4 Ways to Celebrate Advent with Your Family
As the challenges of 2020 continue to affect daily life, practicing some of these Advent traditions can help your family make the most of this holiday season. By Christine McParland and originally posted on The Arc. It can be hard for young children to appreciate the significance of Christmas; a...
How To Find Joy Beyond Materialism During the Holidays
Often it seems like Christmas is about what is under the tree rather than who was born in a manger. It can be a little overwhelming. All of the commercialism, blaring ads, clever jingles, and endless parades of dancing electronics can easily detract from our joy. This article was written...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thanksgiving
The leaves are falling. There’s a chill in the air. Autumn has returned and, with it, the sweet sight and sounds of a festive season. If, however, you’ve found yourself in a season of change you didn’t expect... keep His promises close to your heart this Thanksgiving. The following article...
5 Ways to Practice Gratitude During Thanksgiving
Practicing gratitude doesn’t need to be as dull as washing the dinner dishes after the holiday meal! Try one (or more) of these five fun ways to practice gratitude as a family. Are your kids (or you) bored of the typical Thanksgiving tradition of going around the table and naming...
Our Ultimate Family Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas time is here... Before I get that Charlie Brown Christmas song stuck in your head forever... This year has been one for the books. While many moments have left us crying out for God in between homeschooling, having to completely change the way we go to the grocery store,...
3 Ways to Be “Unphased” This School Year
Whether you’re carpooling or homeschooling, whether your routine is radically different or relatively the same, now is as good a time as any to become a lifelong learner. This article was written by contributor, Christine McParland Although we had hoped to start this school year with the coronavirus pandemic behind...
