If you’re around us for long, you’ll notice that much of our conversations revolve around the same few favorite topics: raising kids, reading books, hunting bargains, getting organized, making memories, and serving God with all our heart, soul, and might.
So kick off your shoes and stay awhile. Make yourself at home. Chime in with your own thoughts and perspectives. We love your comments.
For years I’ve used copies of handmade calendars in all my children’s scrapbooks to save time on journaling. Now that my oldest son is married, his wife is continuing that tradition. She prefers to use the calendars I’ve drawn, but is much better at keeping her scrapbooks up-to-date than I am, so this year, I’ve made all twelve months in advance so that my daughter-in-law will … Continue reading
Posted in Free Printables, Traditions, Uncategorized
Tagged calendar, freebie, jennifer flanders, journaling, printable, scrapbooking, scrapbooks
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Our daughter Bethany found this 52-week Bible reading plan online, and we love it. Daily readings rotate through the epistles, history, gospels, poetry, prophesy, proverbs, and law, so readers get a nice variety throughout the week. No getting bogged down in Leviticus and Deuteronomy for a solid month! If you follow the source link, you can even sign up to have each day’s reading passage emailed … Continue reading
And here’s another short from Jib-Jab. Aren’t they cute?
Our little ones have had a great time making these JibJab videos this Christmas. Enjoy!
Posted in Holidays, Uncategorized, Video Clips
Tagged children, christmas, jib-jab, video
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If your stress level skyrockets this time of year, if your calendar’s over-committed, if the festivities leave you feeling frazzled, then this is the book for you. Subtitled “Learning to Live within Your Limits’, this book offers hope to the weary and worn. The author, who also wrote the equally helpful Margin, as well as one of my husband’s favorites, More Than Meets the Eye, is … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Non-fiction, Recommended Reading
Tagged books, non-fiction, schedules, time
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This book is subtitled “Can Christmas Still Change the World?” The world needs the good news of the gospel now more than ever, but as James admonishes, it’s of little use for us to tell the cold and hungry to “be warmed and filled” while making no attempt to meet their physical needs. This small volume encourages us to put our money where our mouth is … Continue reading
Hey Jennifer! I have been trying to come up with a new homeschool chart for my kids’ actual school subjects… thought you might have something fabulous!! What are your favorite places to research new homeschool ideas?? – Ginger Dear Ginger: “Fabulous” is a tall order, but there might be something in the printable charts page of our homeschooling section that you could use. You’ll find weekly … Continue reading
Posted in Home Schooling, Mailbag, Organization, Uncategorized
Tagged assignments, charts, children, chores, homeschooling, lessons, organization
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Are you looking for a way to get the holidays off to a great start? Then try packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. The national collection week is just 10 days away (the exact dates are November 14-21 this year), so now is the perfect time to make plans to participate. Just wrap a shoebox with colorful paper (wrap the lid separately), fill with toys … Continue reading
Kids 12 and under can get a free design-your-own “Scary Face Pancake” today at IHOP from 7am – 10pm. Our family loves pancakes. We’ll be going at lunchtime. Pass the syrup!
Posted in Holidays, Kids Eat Free, Saving Money
Tagged children, free food, pancakes, saving money
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Dear Jennifer: What are the signs and symptoms of juvenile diabetes? What causes it? – A Friend Dear Readers: These are questions I’ve been hearing a lot lately from friends and family members who learn that my thirteen year-old son was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (also known as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, although it can affect all ages). The classic symptoms of diabetes are … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Mailbag
Tagged children, diabetes, excessive hunger, excessive thirst, excessive urination, support, symptoms, treatment, type 1
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Want to take ten years off your appearance, reduce your risk of heart disease, and simultaneously divorce-proof your marriage? Then this is the book for you!
A dangerous new bio-weapon, an unconventional hero, and a fast-paced tale torn from tomorrow's headlines, THE PRODIGY PROJECT is taking readers by storm.
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