The last evening of summer, I took my children out for ice-cream to celebrate. I had intended to say fare-well to summer with a bang, but my week got away from me, so we settled for a quick trip to Cold Stone just down the road. All week little regrets had slithered through my mind, all those things I had wanted to do with the kids that we never got around to doing. And then I decided that instead of looking back at what I missed, I could look forward to what was ahead. I sent one child up to prep for bed, and grabbed the other one to my side. After a kiss to the temple, I tipped our heads together and began to pray for the first day of school, and all the days after. Then I did the same with my other child. We all went to bed happy, and excited for another year of classes. So when children start another year of school, how can moms pray over them? 1) Blessing and favor on her children: Pray that they would have have positive, healthy relationships with teachers and … [Read more...]
California Raisins Pumpkin Bread #SnacktoSchool #LoveYourRaisins
Kids are back in school and trying to get them to eat healthy snacks can be a challenge. However, not impossible! Adding delicious California raisins to your dishes will not only ad loads of flavor, it will pack a powerful nutrition punch as well! California Raisins are an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun fruit you can feel good about sending with your kids as they head back to school or offering as an after-school snack. The ingredient list says it all: Raisins. Here are a few ways you can add California raisins to your back to school snacks... 1. Add them to any trail mix or granola recipe. 2. Add them to a bread recipe (see mine below). 3. Make ants on a log. It is so simple. Just spread some peanut butter on celery and your California raisins ... "ants" ... are in a line on top of the peanut butter. 4. Make it simple and just have them on the go! California Raisins are a great choice for wholesome, healthy, on-the-go snacking. They are a great value, too! According to the USDA, … [Read more...]
Back to School $150 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
Summer is coming to an end and the kids will be starting another school year... Whether you homeschool or go the traditional route, expenses can rack up and cause a lot of financial stress. So, we have decided to team up with some amazing bloggers and host an awesome giveaway! I mean seriously, what better way to kick off the new school year than to have a back to school $150 Walmart gift card giveaway?! I don't know about you, but $150 can do a lot for my kids this school year! The 411 on the Back to School $150 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway Who? You, of course! Note: giveaway is open to the Continental US, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. However, if winner chosen is in Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada, they will receive an e-gift card instead of one via snail mail. What? ONE – $150 Walmart Gift Card. When? Giveaway will be open from July 25, 2014 – August 18, 2014. Winner will be chosen at random on or about August 20, 2014 and their name will be displayed in the Rafflecopter widget … [Read more...]
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