Holidays
Hopping Down the Bunny Trail | filling Easter baskets with more than eggs
What about you? Was there anything growing up that was always in your Easter basket? For us, it was the Eggums – the little carton of egg shaped bubble gums. And of course Reeses eggs…still as grown ups, we get both of these in our “Easter basket”.
Easter Resources for lessons and learning
The Easter season is upon us. Much of the décor of the day involves glittery eggs, baby chicks, bunnies in various dimensions, baskets, fake grass made out of paper or plastic and stuffed furry things in all the wrong colors. But, this holiday represents so much...
Valentine’s Sayings
I like Valentine' Day. Not as much as Thanksgiving, but I love a day where we pause and celebrate love. We celebrate and focus on others. I'm thankful to have a special someone, but its not even just about that for me. I love getting to love on others. And, I hope some of these ideas will inspire you to do the same.
whats in my basket: Easter lesson for teens
Teaching the Easter story to teenagers can be a bit of a challenge. The curriculum is usually built towards younger children and involves a lot of cheesy activities and rituals. This Easter lesson for teens helps you discover new parts of the Easter story and tie...
a day to remember
A year ago today, my love took a huge leap of faith and moved across the state, well really out of state, to take a promotion that was no small act of bravery. He filled a tough position that had been know to prey like a serpent. But with dogged determination he...
10 Steps to Setting up a Holiday Food Serving Center
One of the things my dad and I do on Thanksgiving morning is Serving Irving. Its hosted by a church in my hometown and we take food out into the community and feed. We serve food to neighbors and friends in an apartment complex or trailer village. These are...
vday card dilemma
For my friends who draw, doodle and design. I have a few Valentine's Day scenarios for which we need a solution: girl co worker-new and first time celebrating holidays guy co worker. Not mushy, cheesy, glittery or "sweet". Maybe just "Happy Feb 14. Everyone else...














