Family Life

These are intentional Easter gifts that encourage children’s creativity or are practical items that they will use. For the readers, a list of classics and fun readers. For the imaginative and creative ones, a list of open-ended toys and art supplies. For the adventurer, plenty of gift ideas to keep them exploring.

In this blog I’m sharing my favorite low stimulation shows for toddlers and preschoolers. These are shows little kids can enjoy and watch a few episodes of when they need a break and then resume our normal activities. While we limit screen time in our home, gentle shows like these offer benefits for kids when needed.

Kindness is one of the most valuable traits children and can learn. Kindness leads to understanding other moral values like empathy, compassion, selflessness, and love. This blog considers how to teach and model kindness to children, plus Bible examples of kindness, and activities to teach kindness to children.

Managing the home is a team effort that involves the whole family. We rely on daily rhythms, plus each child also has a weekly chore list where tasks are outlined and checked off as they’re completed. This blog post details age-appropriate chore lists by age for kids ages 3 and up, plus the best ideas to teach chores and responsibilities in your home.

In a time when indoor activities and screens can dominate, it’s more important than ever to encourage kids to embrace the magic of outdoor play—no matter the season. This blog post lists my favorite winter gear to have on hand for kids to encourage outdoor play during wintertime. This includes 30+ items for winter clothing and nature activities.

The holidays are full of joy, gift-giving, and often, an influx of new toys. Teach children how to declutter and organize your home and create an opportunity to teach kids the value of giving and letting go. This blog explores practical and mindful ways to simplify your children’s toy collection, plus favorite toy storage ideas for kids.

The holidays are an amazing time to tap into learning opportunities while enjoying all of the seasonal activities. As we spend time in meal prep, cleaning, hosting, baking, and the holiday aftermath, these are opportunities to invite children to come alongside us and learn valuable life skills.

DIY Christmas gifts have a special place in my heart. Make your holiday extra special by crafting gifts for the moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, and friends. Here are 50 gifts for children ages 3-10 to make and give during the holiday season.

We love connecting during the holidays, and one tradition we add to our December each year is a simple Christmas advent calendar of activities that bring joy and connection. Learn how I set up our holiday advent for kids and download my free printable list of ideas to use in your family advent calendar this holiday season.

If you are searching for the perfect gift for mom this holiday season, these are some of my favorite gift ideas for homeschool mamas. Whether you’re shopping for the homeschool mom who loves to read or loves the outdoors, here are some of my favorite items.