We learned several years ago that there could be both power and fun in memorizing scriptures. While we have not always been consistent at doing it, we have learned that there are some things we have enjoyed doing as a family. At times it was fun and silly and at other times, a little more […]
Marshmallow Magic
Imagination flows as kids work to build their masterpiece—a marshmallow and toothpick sculpture. We always used to take a bag of colored marshmallows and a container of toothpicks with us on our trip to visit my husband’s grandparents. We could all sit around the table and visit while little hands were kept busy and out […]
Traveling Questions
On the road again….! There is a rule in our family when we travel: no screen time or reading until after we answer “the question.” Let me explain. We have a grab bag of questions in the console of our vehicle. One of the kids draws out a question and reads it to all […]
Puzzle-ing Mac-n-Cheese
“When will lunch be ready?” Kids have a hard time waiting. It is a tradition at our house to begin making Mac-n-Cheese and then use the box to create a puzzle. You simply cut off the front of the box. Then cut it into puzzle pieces that fit your child’s ability—whether it is three pieces […]