Activity-based advent calendar (no sweets, candy or little gifts)
Ideas for making an advent calendar that emphasizes memories and not things. Experiences and activity based, no sweets, candy or little gifts.
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How to get smaller kids excited for Christmas
Kids are amazing reminders of the wonder, joy and magic of Christmas. Here is how to ensure your little one understands the reason for Christmas, and enjoy it to the max at the same time
Nurture creativity
Creativity. A word that encapsulates so much. In context, it refers to idea generation, problem solving, innovation, creation, free-thinking, and risk-taking. It does not necessarily mean rebellion, anarchy or discord. Creative people can be the boundary-pushers, the problem solvers, the leaders. But mostly they are the entertainers, the creators, the developers, the motivation speakers, the chefs. If you stimulate your imagination you can creatively find solutions to almost anything. It is a marvellous skill to have, and one that it seems all children are born with. So when do they lose it, and why do we allow it?
5 Things you need to know to be a successful single mama
I wish to share with you the 5 things I have realised are key to me feeling like I am handling myself and my kids successfully. Use them, don’t use them, either way, I am feeling great that I was able to share!
Why you need to prioritise me-time, especially if you are parenting alone
“There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself.” ~Brian Andreas
Do you prioritise yourself? Do you remember that you have to take care of yourself?
How to introduce Christ to your child
It is my heart’s desire that my children will get to know and love God – for their own benefit. Here are some thoughts on how to encourage your children to cultivate their own spiritual life, from a young age.
Powerful parenting phrases
Sometimes when we are parenting, it feels like we cannot find the right words, or what we want to say just doesn’t come out right. In these instances, it is great to have a list of things to say to take the guessing and trying out of the conversation.
Banana bread
I don’t know why, but Murphy is alive and well in our house. The kids will live off of bananas for days, meaning we cannot keep up buying them. And then all of a sudden – nothing. They try convince you that they have NEVER liked bananas. Then you sit with box full of ripe … Read more Banana bread
Chocolate oats pancakes
On Sundays, before church, we have pancakes. This has become a tradition in our house, one that the kids look forward to the whole week. We are strict about their sugar intake, but on Sundays they get a little splurge and a treat. We make pancakes, which we serve with honey, chocolate spread, or whatever … Read more Chocolate oats pancakes