God’s Great Gift… FAMILY

A special thank you to guest blogger, David Appelhof,  for sharing his love of the Lord and the blessing of family.  xoBecky God’s gifts have been many throughout my lifetime. One of the greatest gifts is my family. Family reunions are a time to celebrate and give thanks for the relationships we share. My wife,…

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The Traveling Teddy Bear

This is great activity for traveling grandparents to interact with grandchildren! Purchase a teddy bear to take along to your grandchildren’s home next time you visit. Allow the kids to play with the teddy bear. Have the children choose a name for the new “friend”. Tell your grandchildren the teddy bear is a traveling bear…

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8 Tips for the Family Road Trip

The benefits of road trips with the family are many. Learning opportunities in academic skills such calculating mileage, determining expenses, using money, and reading road signs and travel books are just a few. Experiencing new cultures and new foods can be fun. Lessons in geography and history are fabulous. When driving from Point A to…

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Travel Tips for Family Adventures

Does the thought of traveling with children fill you with joyful anticipation or overwhelming dread? Vacation time with kids can be a bit of both! With travel plans for spring break underway, now is the time to start planning. Explorer Amelia Earhart said, “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” Exploring God’s creation is amazing. Really, the wonder…

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Road Trips- Reconnect, Refresh, Redeem

I love road trips. The uninterrupted family time, the open road, and new places…totally exciting. It’s also a terrific way for me to reconnect and grow closer to Scott and the boys. The benefits of road trips with the family are many. Learning opportunities in academic skills such calculating mileage, determining expenses, using money, and…

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