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Big Truths for Little Hearts

THIS is one of my favorite new resources out there—a new podcast about BIG truths for little ones! The first mini-series focuses on hymns of old, and the stories behind their authors! Each episode is filled with scripture, stories and songs—check it out and “subscribe” to hear more weekly! SHAMELESS PLUG: I started this show with my sister as a means of connecting our little ones to heroes of the faith and the God who inspired them. It has been SUCH a joy to produce and we’re having a blast! Our prayer is that it is a blessing to others, as well! Run and check it out!

[RESOURCE] Friday!

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Today I’m sharing a few more Christmas gems with you all. Hopefully you and your families can enjoy these resources together!

1. Rain for Roots

These guys have produced several fantastic albums. In the last few years they’ve released an advent album and we LOVE it! They melodies are filled with timeless truth and soft rhythms to facilitate a peaceful atmosphere while also reminding the kiddos of rich truths found in scripture. This album is one of our faves. BONUS: it looks like this year they’re doing a sing-a-long!

2. Christmas Uncut

This one breaks down the character and context of the Christmas story in a way that is fun and interactive. We like to read this one every so often to help the kids understand the “who, what, when, where and why” of Christmas.

3. One Wintry Night

We just started this one the other night and the girls are HOOKED! Each beautifully illustrated section(the artist took 4 years to complete the pictures!) captivates the listener with intricate details following a story of a boy named Jesse who learns about the history of the Christmas story. It is a picture book, but broken down into 1-2 page chapters to be read over dinner, sitting by the fire or snuggled up at bedtime.

4. Come Let Us Adore Him

This is what I chose for our family to read around the table for the advent season. Each day features a short meditation by the author as well as a section of questions and activities for the kids. It is a great resource for entire families!

Happy family time!

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[RESOURCE] Friday!

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Every Friday I’m hoping to share some of my favorite books/albums/articles/etc. with you guys! One of my favorite things about being a mama is finding good material for life at home with my precious littles. This month I’ll be sharing some of our most loved Christmas books! These are usually shared around the dinner table, or for breakfast every morning. I try to read to my kiddos daily, and it has been SO much fun incorporating rich truths that capture the imagination and stimulate the brain.

SO…without further adieu…here are today’s!

This book is absolutely amazing! But not Christmas-themed, right? WRONG! The author, Sally Lloyd-Jones offers a FREE advent printable every December including ornaments that your littles can color + cut out themselves! The book follows the line of Jesus and every story points back to the truth that WE are a part of God’s BIG story! My girls love it and your kiddos will, too! We always enjoy hanging out ornaments on the “Jesse Tree” every year using these stories.

This next resource is just a sweet, simple tale of Christmas. It’s about a little bear who recalls the wonder of the Christmas season through sensory experiences–namely, smell. My girls are always really invested in scratching every page to follow his journey. Some of my favorite scents include Pine trees and peppermint! This one just gets us into the Christmas mood every time! It was also one of my favorites when I was a wee bairn.

Happy reading, friends!

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Who’s the New Girl?

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Hi! I’m new here. You may be asking yourself–WHO I am and WHY I’m writing. Understandable. Some days I do that very thing. Here’s the skinny…

I’m a mama. That’s my job. I’m not a craft genius(although I do love a good project), a podcaster(even though I can talk quite a bit…)and I don’t even have a regular or part-time job outside of being here…in my home. This may sound like a complaint. It isn’t! But what I’ve noticed in my brief time on the blogosphere is that most people have a more concrete reason for writing than mine…which is simply to write.

At the beginning of 2020(whew…what a year!) my third little love was born. He was my first boy. And though I wasn’t new to parenting, I felt wearier than ever! It may have been the combination of COVID-19, world events, another life transition, or the fact that this is year 3 of being a seminary wife(more on that later 🙂 ). Whatever it was, I realized I felt tired. In the past writing has always been a solid means of rejuvenation. Usually for me–a proud INFJ–my spare time is usually spent reading or journaling. But why make it public? Because–as I’m realizing more and more– I’m not an isolated case. There are more of you like me out there, I just know it! So here I am… praying that what I write resonates with you somehow, too.

I WANT TO…

encourage and exhort

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Here, you’ll find…

  • yummy and easy recipes[tested and true]
  • thoughts to encourage and inspire
  • truth in my transparency
  • family moments
  • helpful life hacks
  • funny anecdotes
  • family resources
  • a weekly playlist!
  • Biblical meditation

You may have just stumbled along this page, and you might not think you’ll glean anything. That’s okay. However if you’re still reading after my ramblings, thank you. Your presence here means more than you know. ❤