by Kristen | Aug 17, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions
This fifth and final birthday tradition is sometimes harder to do then you would think. I have given up altogether for doing this at our large family celebrations (when it is over 20 people!). But for the actual birthday celebration, it is strictly enforced. In...
by Kristen | Aug 15, 2011 | Fun
Life is busy! And from what I hear from parents with children older than my own, it is only going to get busier. So here is my confession: I was so busy last week that I forgot to have fun! I was busy running errands, busy with appointments and busy with my...
by Kristen | Aug 12, 2011 | Butterfly Garden
I am always amazed at God’s creation. Everything is incredibly designed, creative and purposeful. So when I saw my neighbor’s Live Butterfly Garden, I knew it would be a great opportunity to talk with my kids about how God makes caterpillars into...
by Kristen | Aug 11, 2011 | Crafts, Flowers
Create this summery necklace for someone special. It is easy to do and all you need are daisies (or another flower), scissors and a knife. But hurry before the daisies disappear until next year. Go to this Martha Stewart site for full instructions.
by Kristen | Aug 10, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions
We have talked about three birthday traditions so far. (See the bottom of this post if you missed any.) And now, only two are left. Today’s tradition is simple and very easy to do. Birthday Tradition #4: On each birthday, I trace my child’s hand. It...