I love books! Real books, not electronic books. There is something about the sound of a hardback book being opened. The smell and feel of the paper as you are turning the pages. Did I mention, I love books? Anytime I enter a thrift store, antique shop, or used bookstore I go to the children’s […]
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Preparing your child for kindergarten is a must. Whether you send your little one to a preschool or you teach them yourself, your child will benefit from an early childhood education. As a kindergarten teacher, I see the difference between the children who attended preschool and those who did not. While I am for keeping […]
What Are You Watering Your Children With?
Children are little people. Just like adults, they have feelings and emotions. The words you say and the things you do in front of your child matter because they make them who they are. What Are You Watering Your Children With? Children are sponges, soaking up everything they see and hear around them. Don’t believe […]
Where Do You Place Your Confidence?
Where do you place your confidence? There is only one place we can lay our confidence. There was nothing I could do but sit and stare out the window while an acquaintance, who is a Christian, told how good she was at something. When I heard I’m that good, I shivered as if the sound […]
Parmesan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Parmesan chicken sheet pan dinner is new to our family; I’ve only been cooking it for about 5 months. But the recipe has become a comforting meal it seems like something I’ve been cooking for years. Tender, juicy chicken tenderloins baked to perfection with your favorite vegetables smothered in a Parmesan cheese sauce. All cooked […]
40 Bible Verses Every Child Should Memorize
Today I’m sharing 40 Bible verses every child should memorize. This past week I put together a list to send home of the Bible verses my little kindergarteners will learn this year. As the list grew I remembered learning these verses when I was their age. I count it an honor to be teaching these precious […]
4 Things to Consider Before Sending Your Child Back to School
I’m returning to the classroom. I’m excited and yet, I’m nervous. The social and mental makeup of families has changed since I was in the classroom last. While I dealt with many differences in the past, we have a new generation raising children and those children are the ones I will be teaching. And that […]
The Well Stocked Pantry for the Home Baker
Whether you are moving into your own place for the first time or have 40 years of roots in your present home, having a well stocked pantry as a home baker is a must. As a home baker, I love baking any kind of yummy goodness. Bread, cakes, pies, and other pastries no matter what, […]
