I've seen this book around and heard teen girls talk about how awesome it is for quite a while now. It made the New York Times Best Seller List and according to Movie ticket seller Fandago, "The Fault in Our Stars" broke the record for the biggest pre-selling love story in the company’s 14-year history. I admit it. I was curious. Curious as to what teen girls are reading these ... Read More »
Fighting Culture
Bullying – what to do if you suspect your child is being bullied
http://vimeo.com/64940210 As long as the human race continues to exist there will be bullies in our world. For a lot of different reasons people are bullies. As parents we've probably had some discussions with our kids about this topic and since Monday starts National Bullying Prevention Month I thought we'd talk about some tips to stomp out bullying. 5 things to consider if ... Read More »
When More is Not Enough
Oh friends you will love new author, Amy Sullivan. She was born to write. I love anyone who makes me laugh and gets me thinking seriously all at the same time. And this girl does just that. Please take the time to hear her spirit in this guest post and then go grab her book "When More is Not Enough" for the benefit of your entire family. You won't get more practical and awesome ... Read More »
Bee Your Selfie – Girls Back2School Party
Our school puts on a Back2School Party for the 4-6th grade girls and boys at the beginning of each school year. This year our theme for the girls was a bumble bee theme and centered around the thought you should "Bee Your Selfie" but not be consumed with your selfie. The food and games were fun. We did another digital scavenger hunt where the girls had to go around town ... Read More »
Camping – no, I really didn’t go!
They begged me to go. Mom, pahleeease come with us. We can bring the mattress you and Dad sleep on and your back will be fine. I didn't have the heart to say it wasn't just the back issue I was dealing with. How about the snake issue, the spider issue, the bathroom issue, the Norman Bates issue. I really wasn't kidding on the last camping trip from Hades when I announced I was ... Read More »
A great way to help our children manage their money
This chore chart is really working for us right now with our kids. It's Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace for kids and it's awesome! I realize the side of our refrigerator looks like a junked up locker and it's just missing a disco ball or chandelier hanging but hey it's how we roll these days. You should see the front. It's really scary with piles of handouts describing the ... Read More »
When your little girl comes home singing Wrecking Ball
Last night as I was cooking dinner I overheard Sophie singing lyrics to Wrecking Ball and when I asked her about it she said they've been singing it on the playground at school. I asked her if she knew much about that song and who sang it. She said she knew it was Miley Cyrus and so sometimes they changed the words. So she started singing the Jesus version of Wrecking Ball ... Read More »
I Like Giving
I've heard about this book the last several months and was so excited to see it on my list of books to review through Blogging for Books. I Like Giving by Brad Formsma is a collection of stories that will inspire, challenge and warm your heart. Brad's premise is that when giving is our idea it makes us like giving. He states, "My hope is that you will give what you have decided ... Read More »