“Game On!”
My fondest childhood memory is when mother set up the Monopoly game board on the dining room table to signal “Game On!” As a single…
Backyard Campout
Above me the sky was sprinkled with stars. They seemed more abundant and a little brighter than usual. My arms were wrapped around my 5-year-old,…
The Countdown to Kindergarten
The countdown is on. I officially have a little less than 12 months until I walk my first-born into kindergarten, wave goodbye, and go home…
Cheap Fun for Children
My children used to spend hours playing together with their favorite toy. Though most would assume it was a major purchase or some extravagant electronic…
Family Vacations—With Toddlers?
I used to think vacations equaled rest. Sleeping in, curling up with a book, long walks, and romantic dinners with my husband … and then…
10 Questions to Ask Your Child Today
Sometimes all that is required for a fun and memorable time is good conversation. Getting to know the unique little individuals God has gifted me with is…
Going Crazy
Every once in a while when I put my sunglasses on, I pretend my sage colored minivan is a shiny black Escalade fully loaded, with…
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What I Learned From MomLife Boot Camp
Editors Note: MomLife Boot Camp, is now known as Mom Camp and happens every spring at Pine Cove Christian Camp in Tyler, Texas. I have…
A Winter Walk
Dannah Gresh is a best-selling author and the creator of Secret Keeper Girl. Best-known for And the Bride Wore White and Lies Young Women Believe…
Boy Crafts
It is the dreaded moment of the week: the dropping-my-son-off-at-Sunday-school moment. All is going well until the teacher meets us at the door, bends to…