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Celebrate

Backyard Garden Themed Read Aloud Party for Kids

New Creation Butterfly Verse Craft

Good Friday Watercolor Cross Craft for Kids

more ideas to celebrate life

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Looking for easy ways to connect, play, and spend some quality time with your kiddos at home? Here's 30+ Simple At Home Things to Do With Kids!

Simple Things to Do with Kids At Home

Celebrate Summer with these fantastic Summer Books for Kids. They are the perfect way to connect with your kids and welcome all of the fun filled memories that Summer brings.

The Best Summer Books for Kids

Whether you’re in your own backyard or out exploring your city there’s so many fun ways to connect and play with water. Water play is simple, fun, and kids of all ages enjoy it. Check out the Best Summer Outdoor Water Play Activities for Kids—they're sure to be a hit!

8 Best Summer Outdoor Water Play Activities for Kids

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Homeschool

How to Create a Sustainable Homeschool Rhythm

How I Plan Our Homeschool Week (Part 2)

How I Loosely Plan Our Homeschool Year (Part 1)

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Motherhood

Hey mama! Are you overwhelmed by the mess that happens with kids? Life happening within your home can be messy, but I’m slowly learning that the mess is worth it. Sometimes the best memories are made in the chaos. What if we shifted our perspective and see the mess for what it really is—proof that real life is happening. Instead of feeling frustrated or defeated by having to sweep yet again be encouraged sweet mama. The mess is a sign of life.

Dear Mama, The Mess is a Sign of Life

Are you wanting to put aside everyday distractions and carve out intentional time with your kids, but your phone keeps getting in the way of being fully present? Me too, mama! Learn how to create distraction free time with your kids, plus get the full tutorial to make a DIY phone box to help make mindlessly grabbing for your phone a thing of the past.

How to Create Distraction Free Time with Your Kids (+ DIY Cell Phone Box)

Do you want to create an environment in your home that is as stress-free as possible, while still cooking delicious, simple and healthy meals for your family with kids underfoot? Here's 6 Tips for Making Dinner Prep Happen with Kids.

6 Tips for Making Dinner Prep Happen with Kids

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More Ideas to Point Your Kids to Jesus

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How to Create a Sustainable Homeschool Rhythm

Homeschool

Before we dive into creating life-giving homeschool rhythms, be sure to check out the previous posts in this series: 5 Things to Help You Prepare Your Heart & Home For an Intentional Homeschool Year How I Loosely Plan Our Homeschool Year (Part 1) How I Plan Our Homeschool Week (Part 2) All caught up? Perfect! Today I am so thrilled…
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How I Plan Our Homeschool Week (Part 2)

Homeschool

Last week I shared how I loosely plan for the homeschool year. If you missed that post, be sure to check it out. Today I’m sharing how I take the pages in my un-fancy spiral notebook and pull them together with my handy dandy Homeschool Planner to create a monthly vision and weekly plan. Here’s how I plan our homeschool…
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How I Loosely Plan Our Homeschool Year (Part 1)

Homeschool

I’ll be the first to admit that last year after a couple of google searches on how to plan our first homeschool year I felt incredibly overwhelmed. The planner side of me loved the idea of having a good solid plan in place, but the wild and free side of me wanted the freedom and flexibility for curiosity and wonder…
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The Armor of God Donut Forget to Pray Breakfast

Camp Littles & Me· Faith· The Armor of God

Looking for hands-on ways to teach kids about the Armor of God? This Donut Forget to Pray Breakfast is a fun way to remind your kids of the power and importance of prayer. This hands on study of Ephesians 6:10-19 is aimed to help your family connect, play, learn, and grow in God’s Word together. Previous Camp Littles and Me:…
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Sword of the Spirit Flashlight Object Lesson

Camp Littles & Me· Faith· The Armor of God

Looking for hands-on ways to teach kids about the Armor of God? This Sword of the Spirit Flashlight Object Lesson is a simple, visual activity to teach kids that God’s Word is a lamp for our feet and a light for our paths. This hands on study of Ephesians 6:10-19 is aimed to help your family connect, play, learn, and…
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My name is Ashley. I'm a wife + mama to two girls. I believe in celebrating everyday moments, the power of play and spreading freshly squeezed joy along the way. Here you will find our favorite kids activities, simple ideas for family fun, everyday ways to point your kids to Jesus + encouragement for your mama heart. I'm so glad you are here! Read More…

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