Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Birthday parties for our kids are a lot of work, which is something that often takes new parents by surprise. It’s no wonder either. The chaos of kids running around screaming misrepresents the reality that a children's birthday party is closer to a formal event concerning planning than a casual get together. The whole process can feel overwhelming, but watching our kids have fun with their friends is worth it. The trick for parents is not getting too frazzled. Plan it With Your Child While not exactly a checklist item, it is ultimately their party. Make sure it’s something they want to be part of, even if it’s based on that cartoon character or movie you’ve grown to loathe. This includes making sure any potential venue is available for the date, and that there aren't any other significant events that would cause a scheduling conflict. Getting your child’s input will let them know that their opinions and views are valued, and having them … [Read more...]
Can You Imagine if the Bible was a Magazine??
I was very excited to have the opportunity to review a very unique take on getting the Word in our lives. It is called, "Contemplate the Bible Magazine." I don't do a lot of reviews, mostly because of time, and there are not a lot of things out there I want to invest my time in when it comes to reviews. However, this intrigued me, so I jumped. It’s the Bible in magazine form! Literally. Big plans for this innovative way to spread the Word: They are planning on printing the ENTIRE New Testament over the next 4 years (24 issues featuring one or more books of the NT) They are also working on getting Contemplate in to the prison system AND deployed soldiers overseas. A special Christmas issue, "Behold!" will be available in early November (pre-order THIS MONTH). Last year, they sold out completely! So don’t miss out on this one! My Thoughts: These magazines are so innovative, and a great way to study specific books of the Bible. They are even easier to read than … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies
Most of us know the struggle of getting the little ones in our lives to eat their veggies... They always seem to be able to pick them out and push them around their plates. However, with these five tricks, we can try getting those nutrients into them without them even knowing! 5 Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies 1 - Magic Morning Mug Smoothies Find an opaque mug with a lid and a straw that you can fill up in the mornings for your littles... You can put any veggies you’d like into the smoothies with enough fruit to mask the flavor, while the mug hides the color! Just tell them it’s a magical drink that will keep pirates (or any other quirky childhood fear) away. 2 - Sharpen those knife skills Making a stir fry? Dice those veggies up teeny tiny and mix them into some rice for “confetti rice”! You can also use your blender to make them easy to mix into gravy or make into a sauce or soup! 3 - Make it a game Make a daily chart with rainbow colors for each day and give … [Read more...]
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