A youth sports banquet gives players, families and coaches a chance to close the season on a positive note. The best events feel relaxed and inclusive while still moving along at a comfortable pace. Start planning four to six weeks ahead so you have time to reserve a venue, confirm attendance and collect the details […]
A custom keepsake book gives the bride a lasting collection of photos, stories and kind words from the people closest to her. It can be polished and elegant or playful and full of inside jokes, depending on her personality. Start several weeks before the celebration so contributors have time to send materials. A small album […]
Looking for fun things to do with pinecones for kids? Pinecones are perfect for inexpensive nature crafts, preschool learning activities, and homemade holiday decorations. Best of all, many of these activities use supplies you probably already have at home. Whether your children collected pinecones during a fall walk or you have a basket of them […]
Ask a kid to tell you a story about the family dog and you will rarely get a short answer. You’ll hear about the time he stole a whole sandwich off the counter, and then, without a breath, about the way he barks at the vacuum like it owes him money. For a lot of […]
Halloween fun doesn’t have to wait until October 31. If your kids are already counting down the days, a Halloween pretend play station gives them a way to enjoy the season at home—without planning a party or gathering supplies for another messy craft. The idea is simple: set aside a small play space, add some […]
Teenagers have questions about faith, relationships, identity, everyday life, and the world around them. Finding answers they can understand and apply to their own lives isn’t always easy. The CSB Teen Study Bible: Asking and Answering Questions About God’s Word was created to help teens explore those questions while encouraging them to turn to Scripture […]
Kids seem to outgrow their shoes almost as quickly as we can buy them. While it can be tempting to have a different pair for every outfit and activity, most children don’t need a closet overflowing with footwear. A practical kids’ shoe wardrobe should cover everyday activities, changing weather, outdoor play, and the occasional special […]
If you enjoy psychological thrillers where relationships aren’t quite what they appear to be, Her Perfect Lies by Olajide A. Smith offers a complicated web of romance, secrets, deception, betrayal, and revenge. Set largely in Lagos, Nigeria, the novel follows several interconnected characters whose lives become increasingly tangled as the story progresses. What begins with […]
Every so often my kids ask for a trip that isn’t a theme park, and every single time my brain goes straight to Ireland. Here’s my honest reasoning, and it isn’t romantic at all. Everyone speaks English, so my nine-year-old can order her own food. The drives between the good stuff are short — we’re […]
Family gatherings are like the special threads that weave together the story of our lives. And while the people are the most important part, where you choose to celebrate can turn a simple get-together into a cherished memory that lasts forever. When you move your family’s big milestone events out of the house and into […]