Ideas to Encourage Independent Play
These verses have been special to me in different seasons and for different reasons. I first read this in the King James Version before I was a Jesus-follower and it caught my attention because…
Need a New Read? My 50 Favorite Books From the Past Decade
There is one repeat question I ask every guest during each episode on The Savvy Sauce . . . I let them know savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or discernment or insight, and we would love to replicate their savvy ways, so as my final question to every guest, I pose this question…
Books I Am Willing to Pay My Children to Read!
“Whoever tells the best story shapes the culture.” I agree with Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus here.
Words influence us. We see the importance of words in the Bible.
Gifts for Children’s Easter Baskets
If you are planning to spend some money on material things as a gift this Easter, would you consider purchasing resources with a greater purpose?
Great Screen Time Options for Kids
What are your rules for technology with your children? Maybe a better way to pose that question is: what are your hopes for the type of character and skills your children will develop?
Ten Play Ideas for Rainy Days
Summer is my favorite season! Where I live in the midwest, summer days are hot, but not too humid, and summer nights are wonderfully warm. It’s my favorite kind of weather and it provides so many options for outdoor activities!
Favorite Easter Activity with Kids
Do you hide Easter baskets for your kids to find? This was one of the traditions I carried forward from my childhood.
7 Ideas for Screen-Free Time with Kids
We have four daughters who are currently 7, 5, 3, and 1. I used to refer frequently to an ongoing list I kept on my phone, titled “For Days We Need a Change of Scenery.”