This cute heart sign is great for Valentine’s day or for décor all year round. With few supplies and its easy design, this project makes a great project for a snowy evening. Items Needed: Canvas or Wood (8 x 10 inch canvas is pictured) Pink and gray craft paint Paint…
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DIY Heart Magnets
This heart magnet craft is fun for both kids and adults alike! My 6-year-old did the orange one and I did the teal ones. With very few materials and no cost if you raid your craft supply stash, this is a fun and cheap way to spend a snowy afternoon.…
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St. Patrick’s Day Slime Recipe
Switch up your St. Patrick’s Day projects this year and let the kids get messy with this fun slime recipe. Change up the colors and make slime for any holiday you can think of! The kids love it, and it’s super easy to make. Recipe for One Batch of Slime…
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Giving is More than a Season
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 Traditionally, the time between Halloween and New Year’s is considered a time of giving, helping those in need, and of being thankful for what we have. Over the past few years, this time frame has been…
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The Ultimate Sacrifice for Freedom
Like many Americans, I celebrated the 4th of July today by watching my town’s parade. The streets were lined with people young and old, all gathered to participate in the yearly festivities. As the American flag led the parade procession, the crowd stood in honor of the great country in…
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C.S. Lewis Gives Advice for Graduation
Graduation is often a time for bittersweet endings and exciting beginnings. Whether it’s high school, college, or something entirely different, graduation is meant to celebrate accomplishments and recognize individuals for what they have achieved. Regardless of their life journey, a graduation is landmark in a person’s life that they will…
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New Year, Same Life: Hope when the Novelty Fades
As much as we might try and deny it, there is a novelty surrounding beginning a new year. The concept of a fresh year ahead of us with nothing bad and the potential of everything good is exhilarating and inspirational. Many of us start the year with resolutions of greatness…
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Hijacked Christmas- Don’t be a Holiday Casualty
The first known observation of Christmas occurred around 378 AD, approximately 400 years after the birth of Jesus. Due to the time of year it is observed, many seasonal customs overlapped the Christmas holiday and gradually became synonymous with it. These customs and traditions have changed over time, but the…
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Thanksgiving is a Verb
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1 Many countries have a thanksgiving holiday, a day set aside in the fall to give thanks to God for the harvest crop and the blessings He has provided over the past year. Although we…