Teaching our children to contribute to the family by helping around the home and doing chores is an important life lesson. As mothers who expect our children to do chores around the house we are helping them learn respect for the home and prepare for life outside the family home. Today I’m sharing a few…
Toddlers need structure in order to feel secure. Creating structure for your toddler helps them know what to expect throughout the day. Today I’m sharing 20 printable schedules for your toddler to help you create simple routines that make your day – and your toddler’s day better! Routines are important for toddlers and help them…
Hi friends! I almost don’t even know where to begin. You may or may not have noticed that I posted very little in December and January. I had all kinds of posts planned, but life, as often happens, got in the way. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that A Virtuous Woman will…
Man of Sorrows Christmas Ornament Jesus was a man acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53:3-5 Salt Dough Brown food coloring Red food coloring red ribbon Divide a small amount of dough into four pieces. Color one with the brown food coloring, color another smaller piece with the red, making a pink color, and another smaller piece use…
Here’s another simple salt dough Christmas ornament that you can make yourself or with your children. The holly resembles the crown of thorns on Jesus’ head when he died on the cross to save us from our sins. If you are using my 25 day Advent calendar, you can tie this craft in with the…
This simple salt dough craft is a fun activity to do with your toddler or young child. As part of our Christmas ADVENTures in Prophecy, you can tie this craft together with your daily readings and read the following Bible verses: Jesus’ hands and feet were pierced when they hung Him on the cross. John…
Ever since I was a little girl, making salt dough ornaments were a Christmas tradition that I loved. This simple salt dough star ornament is so easy to make and easy enough for even young children to participate! If you are using the ADVENTures in Prophecy printable advent calendar, this ornament is a perfect activity…
Most kids have more than enough toys to last them and their future children a lifetime. Yet every year there’s always a must have toy, and another gets added to the collection. In fact, I bet if you walked into your child’s room right now with a trash bag, you could get rid of more…
Did you know that people who practice gratitude are 25% percent happier than those who don’t? According to a study by the Greater Good Science Center they are also more likely to be interested, determined, and enthusiastic than those who don’t. Having an attitude of gratitude can not only make us thrive as people, but…
Can you believe Christmas is just a few weeks away? In our house, we have a lot of different traditions – everything from the recipes I share with my family to how we pick out a Christmas tree to the way we open presents on Christmas morning. I love Christmas. It really is my favorite…