Summer Fun with Pre-Teens & Teens: Simple & Nostalgic Ideas That Actually Work
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Summer Fun with Pre-Teens & Teens: Simple & Nostalgic Ideas That Actually Work

Summer with pre-teens and teens doesn’t have to be a blur of screens and disconnection. Today, I’m sharing fun, low-cost ideas that actually click with older kids—from nostalgic 90s throwbacks to simple ways to make memories as a family. If you’re looking for summer plans that feel doable and genuinely fun, this list is for you. Plus, download your FREE printable here

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10 Years Later: thoughts on grief after losing a spouse
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10 Years Later: thoughts on grief after losing a spouse

Ten years. It feels like both a lifetime and the blink of an eye. A decade since I lost my first husband, the father of my four children. Grief doesn’t disappear with time; it changes shape, softens at the edges, but stays tucked into the corners of our lives.

This post is for anyone carrying invisible sorrow, whether you're 10 days in or 10 years down the road. It's a story of heartbreak, yes—but also of healing, memory, and the sustaining grace of Jesus. Grief, I’ve learned, is not something to get over. It’s something to walk with, to learn from, and to let shape us in the most tender ways.

You are not alone here.

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Bring Back the 90s: How to Make a Summer Hair Wrap With Your Kids
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Bring Back the 90s: How to Make a Summer Hair Wrap With Your Kids

🌈 90s Summer Hair Wrap Tutorial

A little throwback magic for your summer days

Remember those colorful hair wraps from the 90s? They're back—and they're the perfect way to slow down and create something playful and hands-on with your kids. This easy tutorial walks you through every step so you can bring a little camp-style nostalgia to your 2025 summer.

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Teaching Kindness Through Activities
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Teaching Kindness Through Activities

I’m sharing practical, heart-centered ways to teach kindness through things you’re probably already doing with your kids—board games, storytime, nature walks, and even sibling squabbles. You don’t need a big lesson plan or a perfect setup—just intention, presence, and a willingness to step into the moments that matter.

Let’s stop overcomplicating it—and start growing kindness right where we are.

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5 Things I’m Teaching My Daughter That I Hope Stay With Her Forever
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5 Things I’m Teaching My Daughter That I Hope Stay With Her Forever

There’s something sacred about raising a daughter — not just guiding her behavior, but shaping her heart. In a world that shouts who she should be, I want my voice to be the steady whisper of truth she carries with her.

Let me share with you 5 meaningful lessons I’m teaching my daughter — truths about strength, kindness, identity, and grace. They’re not perfect or polished, but they are planted with love.

Whether you’re raising girls or simply reflecting on the kind of woman you hope to be, these are reminders for all of us.

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Raising Men of Character: 5 Books Every Christian Teen Boy Should Read
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Raising Men of Character: 5 Books Every Christian Teen Boy Should Read

We don’t just want our boys to grow up—we want them to grow upward, toward something true. Toward strength rooted in humility, leadership shaped by love, and courage grounded in Christ. In a world where so many voices are shouting for their attention, the quiet power of a good book—one that stirs their spirit, challenges their thinking, and points them to Jesus—can be a game changer.

These five books aren’t just about building better habits or learning to “be good.” They’re about forming character that lasts, and planting seeds of faith that grow long after the last page is turned. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support your teen son’s spiritual walk, this list is for you.

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How to Anchor Your Home in Faith [Without Feeling Overwhelmed]
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How to Anchor Your Home in Faith [Without Feeling Overwhelmed]

Living out our faith in a world that seems to move so fast can feel overwhelming at times. As a mom, I often wonder how to bring in biblical values into my home without it turning into a constant source of stress and sounding like I am preaching at my kids all day long. But I’ve come to realize that anchoring my home in faith isn’t rocket science…

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4 ways to intentionally connect with your kids
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4 ways to intentionally connect with your kids

Sometimes life can feel like it is pulling at us in all different directions. from busy schedules full of activities and to-do lists to school projects and school books strewn about the table, not to mention the laundry and meals that need to be taken care of. These tips are good reminders that our children’s hearts are more important than our to-do-lists

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Book List On Parenting
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Book List On Parenting

“My favorite way to read these books it to pair them together, reading them and taking some strong ideas from one and pairing them with strong ideas from another and creating our own family way of doing things”

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