Family
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20 Hospitality Tips to Teach the Kids Before Company Comes
Company is coming! Is your family stressed or blessed? This post explores how we can nurture a spirit of welcome in our homes—one that sees people not as burdens, but as blessings. Hospitality is more than entertaining. Inviting people into our homes offers rich opportunities to model compassion, connection, and the joy of shared presence. I'm sharing 20 tips to teach the kids before company arrives. But first, they need to know why hospitality matters.
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PUMPKIN DAY FOR BOO AND BELLE: Book Review and Giveaway
The colors of autumn are in the air. Perhaps you’re like me and searching for a new children’s book that has a fall vibe, but is not Halloween-y. Have no fear, Boo and Belle are here!
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Managing Your Emojis: Book Review and Giveaway
The tween years (ages 8 -12) can sometimes feel overwhelming. What if there was a book to help guide preteens in managing their emotions and remind them of God’s unconditional love at the same time? Consider MANAGAING YOUR EMOJIS: 100 Devotions for Navigating Your Feelings. I’m including a fun giveaway with this one. See details at the end of the post. The Authors Michelle Nietert has been a licensed professional counselor for over twenty-five years and is the coauthor of the award-winning book Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls and Make Up Your Mind. You may remember reading my reviews of two of her picture books, God I Feel Sad and…
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Making the Jump: From Hybrid Publishing to Traditional (Interview with Michael Dowling)
A few years ago, I reviewed a delightful book, Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables written by Michael Dowling and illustrated by his wife, Sarah. The book has recently made the jump from a hybrid publisher to a traditional publisher. If you’re a writer, you know this calls for a celebration! You can read my full review of Frog’s Rainy-Day Story. Or, if you’re short on time, here’s a short snippet from that blog post: “Frog’s Rainy-Day Story encompasses eight tales and over fifty colorful illustrations. Each story ends with a simple sentence summarizing the truth learned from the story. Also at the end of each story is a page stating…
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GOD’S PERFECT PEACE: Book Review & Giveaway
Do you know a child who wrestles with worries at bedtime? I do. GOD’S PERFECT PEACE may be the Bedtime Blessings book to help our little ones settle their minds for rest. Check out my review to see if this book is a good fit for a precious child you know. Plus, there’s a special giveaway with this one!
