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100+ Non Toy Gift Ideas for Kids

100+ Non Toy Gift Ideas for Kids

Last Updated on 12/12/2024 by Kathleen Henderson
As my kids grow older and their "stuff" seems to multiply overnight, I find...
Awesome Scripture Music for Kids: Songs for Saplings

Awesome Scripture Music for Kids

Listening to Bible verses set to song is an amazingly effective way to memorize Scripture.  What...
Best Toys for Creative Play

Skip the Gadgets: Best Toys for Creative Play

Last Updated on 12/12/2024 by Kathleen Henderson
Need a little help choosing the best toys for creative play?  Each toy listed...
12 Best Learning Toys for Preschoolers

12 Best Non-Gadget Learning Toys for Preschoolers

Last Updated on 12/11/2024 by Kathleen Henderson
Looking for non-gadget learning toys for preschoolers?  You're in luck...I've got a few ideas...
Simple Family Scripture Memory System

Simple Family Scripture Memory System

This simple family Scripture memory system really works!  Finally, my family is memorizing Scripture together with...
What I Learned about Money from a Velveeta Cheese Bank

What I Learned About Money from a Velveeta Cheese Box

I guest posted this week over at Money Saving Mom, all about my early budget...
11 Ways to Enjoy Winter with Your Kids

11 Ways to Enjoy Winter with Your Kids

I get it--I know cabin fever is a real thing.  I know it's hard to...
15 Boy-Friendly Non-Candy Valentines | Roots & Boots

15 Boy-Friendly Non-Candy Valentines

Looking for non-candy valentines ideas? If you shudder at the thought of all the sugar,...
How to Keep the Love Alive

How to Keep the Love Alive (It’s not what you think)

Marriage is not always easy, but you probably don't need me to tell you that....
How I Became an Accidental Entrepreneur

How I Became an Accidental Entrepreneur

At the beginning of our marriage in 2003, we had a lot of debt.  Over $80k,...
Press On, Weary Mama

Press On, Weary Mama

Mothering is hard, exhausting work.  And that's on a good day!  There comes a season for every mother...
Will You Love Me?

Will You Love Me?

I'd Rather Be Doing Something...Alone As a type A, task-oriented, "high functioning introvert", some of...
Shakespeare for Children

Shakespeare for Children: One Family’s Tale and 3 Recommended Resources

Much Ado About Shakespeare I have always loved Shakespeare.  Who doesn't?  His words are witty,...
You're Out of This World, Valentine!

Non-Candy Valentines: You’re Out of This World!

  Looking for fun DIY valentines that don't include candy?  Try these outer space valentines--they're...
More Than Anything

More Than Anything

Although Yankee Homestead is a healthy living blog with the usual topics of essential oils, natural remedies,...