Every year our church hosts a craft fair where many students participate as vendors. Not only is it a wonderful way for kids (and adults!) to use their creative skills in making something, they are also learning entrepreneurship. The vendors donate some of their profits as well, so the craft fair is … [Read more...] about Step-By-Step Plan for Organizing a Holiday Craft Fair
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12 Tips for Your Trip to Italy
I just returned home a couple of weeks ago from a trip of a lifetime. My husband and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary with a "2nd honeymoon" trip to Italy! Our first honeymoon was in Wisconsin, at my in-laws' lake house--lovely and pretty in the fall, but not like this trip at all! I did learn … [Read more...] about 12 Tips for Your Trip to Italy
A Unique Musical Way to Honor Mom on Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day! As a musician and music teacher, I am always finding ways to relate music to everyday experiences. Today, I have a special musical way to Honor Mom on Mother's Day. The following is an excerpt from my online course called Music for Holidays & Special … [Read more...] about A Unique Musical Way to Honor Mom on Mother’s Day
5 Ways to Parent With Joy
5 Ways to Parent With Joy Seventeen years ago I became a mom. It changed my life, and I'll never be the same again. Raising kids is awesome. They can make you laugh with their hilariousness. They can make you melt with their cuteness. They can inspire you with their kindness. But raising kids … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Parent With Joy
Why I am Pro-Life: Marching for Those Who Can’t
[Todays' article "Why I am Pro-Life: Marching for Those Who Can’t" was written by contributor Elizabeth Tomaszewski.] I was fourteen years old when I first learned about abortion. My best friend at the time attended the March for Life with her church. Tess told me about abortion practices and the … [Read more...] about Why I am Pro-Life: Marching for Those Who Can’t
“Summer Media Guidelines” for a Smooth Summer (with free printable download)
This was the first real "free" week we have had this summer. So, I knew it was time to post our Summer Media Guidelines where all my kids could see it. We have a set number of things for the kids to accomplish each day before they are allowed to do any media (computer game, iPad, video, … [Read more...] about “Summer Media Guidelines” for a Smooth Summer (with free printable download)
