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12 Kids Book Subscriptions that Inspire More Reading

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A children's book subscription is a great way to inspire more reading and learning at home! Below you'll discover 12 monthly book subscription boxes for kids who are babies, toddlers, preschoolers, or grade-schoolers. I recently finished listening to the audiobook version of The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie, and it convicted me more ...

The 35+ BEST Kid Nativity Sets of 2019!

Looking for a great kid nativity set? Then this is the list for you! Keep reading to discover the best nativity sets for kids this year 2019! My mother-in-law loves to call Christmas nativity sets "activity sets" because children love to play with them and act out the story of Jesus Christ's birth themselves. But, not all nativity sets ...

Real Examples of How to Develop a Family Mission Statement

A family mission statement helps create the culture within the home. Learn how to develop a family mission statement through several real family mission statement examples from Christian and LDS families. I don't know about you, but I have big plans for my family. I want my kids to grow up into amazing individuals who are super smart and ...

2019’s Top Baking Kits and Cooking Subscription Boxes for Kids

Looking for a kid baking kit or a kids cooking subscription? This is THE list with the best food making kits for kids available in 2019. I love my parents, but there is something they didn't do well for me as a kid.... They didn't really teach me how to cook. Now, this isn't necessarily their fault... neither one was a great chef or ...

How to Actually Play the Alphabet Game (and where to find J, Q, X, and Z)

Bored on a road trip and wondering what the alphabet game rules are, or even just words that start with x on the road, then this post will help you out as you play the alphabet game. I can only assume that everyone who has ever traveled on a long-distance road trip (or even a short one) has played the alphabet game as it's one of many great ...

12 Free Popcorn Box Templates for Family Movie Night

Inside: 12 unique popcorn box templates! These are FREE popcorn printables so you can DIY and know how to make a popcorn box, bucket, or cone. This post is sponsored by PopSecret thanks to Linqia. All opinions are my own. I love watching movies, and I love it, even more, when I get to eat a giant bowl of yummy popcorn as I do ...

Fantastically Unique Christmas Eve Traditions

There are so many great Christmas Eve Traditions, from Christmas Eve dinner traditions to Christmas Eve family traditions, to opening gifts on Christmas Eve! Discover Christmas Eve traditions around the world and here in the United States. There are only a few weeks left until Christmas! We're getting so excited for Christmas this year! The day ...

Lesser Known Christian Christmas Movies that Tell the True Holiday Story

If you are looking for some good Christian Christmas movies, here are a few of the best Christmas Christian movies! The holidays are more than just several months of celebration. Beyond the abundance of decorations and festivities with friends and family, there is a greater reason for our celebrations. As you and your family make your way ...

The Perfectionist Mom’s 42-Step Checklist for Amazingly Good Family Photos

If you want the best tips for good family photos, then you are in the right spot! Preparing for your family photo session will be much less stressful thanks to these tips for family pictures! Your family Christmas card photo will be amazing this year! This post is sponsored by Braun and Oral-B at Walmart.com All opinions are my own. One of my ...

How to Make Family Movie Night an Extra Special Tradition

Family movie night is so much more than an excuse to zone out after a long week! Here are some tips on making family movie night a tradition, something fun, and something your kids will remember going forward! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Universal Pictures at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. My husband ...

The Great Big List of the Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips

Here you will find a great big list of the best audiobooks for family road trips! Discover old classics, new fantasies, educational stories, humorous narrators, and overall great audiobooks for family road trips that are sure to delight the youngest to the oldest in your vehicle, no matter if you are listening via books on tape, books on CD or a ...

Adventure & Experience Gifts for Couples, Him & Her

For some awesome adventure gifts for a boyfriend, for couples, for families, or for kids? Then check out this list full of fun unique adventure gifts that are sure to make for the best experience gifts! I sometimes feel bad for my husband because I don't really like gifts, and he loves to give great, usually expensive, gifts to me. He's usually ...