Family

Enjoying time together as a family whether it’s unique family traditions or going on a family vacation.

  • Elf on the Shelf Creative Ideas

    The Ultimate Guide To Elf on the Shelf

    What is Elf on the Shelf all about? So, you’re thinking about putting your big toe into the Elf on the Shelf waters…  Not sure how to get started or if you really want to add this to your Christmas traditions? I hear you.  If I went back in time, would I do the Elf again?  Maybe, […]

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  • Five Love Languages: Quality Time

    Is the Quality Time Love Language your Child’s Love Language? We’ve been exploring the Five Love Languages of Children.  Understanding the Love Languages can revolutionize your parenting.  Filling your child’s love tank allows you to teach and discipline in a healthy manner.  Children who have full love tanks are healthy and more adjustable. The 5 love […]

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  • Packing Christmas Shoeboxes

    Are you interested in participating in Operation Christmas Child and want to know how to pack your boxes inexpensively?  We also love collecting and setting up a Jingle Bell Book Shop.  Both allow us to give back.  The only catch?  Everything needs to be ready to be mailed in mid-November.  Read on to learn how we […]

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  • Family Vacations – How to Have the Best One Ever

    How to Have The Best Family Vacations We’ve all heard it:  Traveling without kids is a vacation and after kids is a “work trip”.  Mom truth: Vacationing with kids is hard!  Vacationing with your own kids can be even harder. How can you enjoy family vacations with kids?  Here are 5 Tips to help you transition […]

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  • Family Friendly Tips for National Parks

    Family Friendly Tips for National Parks.  Want to enjoy the National Parks, but are a little overwhelmed? Fortunately for me, I’ve had my parents and sister to help guide the way on my first adventures.  Here are some Family Friendly Tips for enjoying the National Parks. Rangers are Your Friends – They know the ins […]

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  • Simple Preparations for Easter with Children

    Simple Preparations for Easter.  We’re preparing for Easter!  As a Christian, it’s our most important celebration of the year.  We love planning a neighborhood Easter celebration and reading this great book, The Jesus Storybook Bible (available here).  Just like advent during Christmas, this can be read everyday before Easter during Lent. The book has has 44 passages and […]

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