Day 4 of our 50 states in 50 days is in the books! We brought out our US map puzzle, learned that Arkansas' capital city Little Rock was named in French first as La Petit Roche for people traveling through the region, and that the state mammal is a white tail deer. Have you visited Arkansas? Wh

Day 3 is Arizona! We had a great time learning all the interesting facts like the state mammal is a ring tail, the Diamondbacks won the World Series in 2001, and that the Hoover Dam is on the border between Arizona and Nevada. There was so much to discover in our lesson. Next time we may have to sp

Today, we learned about Alaska in our 50 states in 50 days project. Did you know that Alaska is known as the final frontier state, it is more than twice the size of Texas, and you cannot access the Juneau (the capital) by land. You have to enter the city by plane or ferry. Just a few fun facts as

There are so many creative ways to teach your kids from home. My younger two are beginning a new project called 50 states in 50 days. In this series, we will learn fun facts, historic moments, state capitals, and even color along in a special edition Crayola 250th coloring book that showcases each

Bible reading isn't just an item on a daily to-do list. It is an opportunity to come near to God and know Him. It can be a difficult task to know where to start if you're just beginning your walk with the Lord, so I've shared a few methods I use regularly in my own personal study. Which

Wednesdays are for writing the vision. I want us to take some time to read Acts 2:42-47. Reflect on what life looked like for them in the formation of the Church. Write what life would look like for you if you followed their same pattern today. Share any thoughts in the comments below. 4 years of r

The Bible is worth reading, studying, understanding, and sharing. Hebrews 4:12 tells us that it is "alive, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword." It is a revealer of our God, Who He is, and how He intervenes in the affairs of men. It reveals our thoughts, our motivations, our heart,

The prophet Habakkuk had an assignment to intercede for his nation. He witnessed such perverse living. He wanted to know when the Lord was going to do something about it. The Lord responded that He is working a work so big that if we were told, we wouldn't believe it. The same is true today! Wi

Our church partners with a local school in our area, and for the 2025-2026 school year, we've visited for each teacher's workday to provide a yummy lunch. Our March visit was themed "Sliding into Spring" complete with sliders sandwiches, chips, watermelon, and chocolate covered cook

I shared my simple decor ideas in part 1. Part 2, I'm showing you #partyfood for a Monopoly themed birthday. Almost all the food was made at home. 1. Water Works- Blue Typhoon Hawaiian Punch for the littles, Mountain Dew Baja Blast for those over 10 (household rule is kids 10 and up can hav

My oldest turns 15 today, and he wanted to celebrate with a Monopoly theme. Here are a few decorations that we've used. I hand drew the name banner. I used two classic boards with pieces from the U-build sets as our centerpiece. A silky blue tablecloth for the luxury of Boardwalk and Park Place

Cousin, scribe, leader, protector, and prince are the roles of this Bible author. Mordecai's words portray an account of the pride and glory of man being humbled to protect God's people from harm. Though God's plans are fulfilled and evident, His name is not mentioned. We see an invisib