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You have probably heard of the NIV Bible, but have you heard of the NIrV? The “r” stands for reader. NIrV Bibles are meant for younger kids’ reading skills. They take larger words out and break them down to smaller words that kids ages 5-10 can read understand. This allows early readers to be able [...]
Reading the Bible can be boring or adventurous for young children. It depends on how you deliver God’s Word to them. This post will talk about 2 Bibles that kids ages 4-7 like to read. I have found several products from Zondervan that deliver age-appropriate Bible stories and Bibles to kids based on their age [...]
Happy Easter! I hope that your family has a fun day together, celebrating Easter today. Like most families, we’ve enjoy Easter egg hunts and fun activities over the weekend. Our typical Easter will start with our kids waking us up early to find the Easter eggs that the Easter bunny left – filled with tons [...]
Selecting the best Bible for kids will ensure that they will get the most out of the Bible. This article reviews three kids Bibles for ages 9-12. Selecting a Bible for kids is all about finding one suited for their age level and even style. If you give a child a Bible that is designed [...]
When is 3 Kings Day 2013? Three Kings Day is always 12 days after Christmas Day. 3 Kings Day 2013 is Sunday, January 6, 2013. 3 Kings Day is also know as The Epiphany, it is a Christian holiday that celebrates when the 3 kings (aka wise men or magi) brought gifts to the Christ [...]
As far as I am concerned, you can never go wrong with a gift of jewelry! After all, we of the female persuasion like to wear a little bling. For me, a nice piece of jewelry makes me feel put together, and pretty. It can take my jeans and t-shirt to a new level. My [...]
If God is real, and we are going to live with Him forever, shouldn’t He be everything? It is easier said than done when we live in the fast-passed world today where we can usually get all that we want and all that we crave to be happy. Author of Anything: The Prayer That Unlocked [...]
One of my favorite times of the day with my kids is at bedtime. This is when we snuggle together, read a couple books, talk, and have prayer time. We have always had a bedtime routine since my kids were babies. It helps them to transition from the day into night time. Recently, we added [...]
We should be read 20 minutes a day to our kids, from babies to ages 5 for knowledge and reading success. With that 600 hours of preliteracy prep time, your child should enjoy reading. Zonderkidz offers great books for kids of all ages, from babies to school-age to grown ups – all with positive stories. [...]
Our lives are hectic, aren’t they?! Some weeks I feel that the days pass by quickly and without my finding enough “teachable moments” with my girls, applying our Christian faith into our daily lives. Little Visits with Jesus, written by Dr. Mary Manz Simon, and published by Concordia Publishing House, has helped us to steal [...]
Updated: 1/3/2013 – Read our 3 Kings Day 2013 post here. If you are scratching your head wondering what Three Kings Day is, you’re not alone. Most people haven’t heard of it. You may be more familiar with Epiphany. Whatever you call it, it’s a celebration that marks the arrival of the Three Kings/Three Wise [...]
I was given the opportunity to take the Complete Idiot’s Guide For Dummies Challenge. What is that? It’s taking a look at both the Complete Idiot’s Guide and For Dummies books head-to-head. I chose the subject of The Bible for both and this is what I’ve found. Both guides are for general overview purposes of [...]
Last year, my son began to read in Kindergarten. This year, in first grade, it’s all about reading! There are plenty of resources available for beginner readers. One that I have enjoyed sharing with Elijah is the series by ZonderKidz called I Can Read! There are 5 levels through ZonderKidz. The first level is called [...]
My kids love story time, we have always read a lot to our kids. We read a variety of books including Disney books, make-believe books, educational books, science books, animal books, and religious books that talk about God. Although all are important, it is always a delight as a mom when their favorite books are [...]
At breakfast this morning, my 4 year old Elizabeth said, “Mom, when we go to Heaven, we can talk to God“. I excitedly said that yes we can! I started thinking about how amazing that will be to talk to God, the creator of the Universe. What would I ask Him? Would I even be [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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