Category : Thrive

8 Enjoyable Family Read-Aloud Books

A mother sitting outside on a teal bench reading a book to her two elementary aged boys who are playing around her.

Reading chapter books with my boys is one of my favorite ways to connect with them. We’ve been doing it on the weekends and in the summers since Grant was about five or six years old. I’ll read to them before rest time and Brent reads to them before bed. It’s rarely a full chapter but we read a little and discuss. It’s so fun to experience the adventures with them.

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Let’s Pretend We’re at a Tea Party

A table set for a fancy tea party. White table cloth, China plates, white cloth napkins, a tea pot, tiny sandwiches, scones and cream and sugar set.

One of my yearly goals is to host a ladies’ tea party. April is the best time to host with our dogwood tree in bloom and tulips that are just popping open. I had to cancel this year due to social distancing, so why not pretend we’re at tea together? Sit down, pour yourself some hot tea (in a cup and saucer if you’d like) and let’s chat!

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Money, Tears, and Hope

A tray of kid's play money. It looks like real 1's, 5's, 10's, 20's, 50's and 100's. A bunch of pink, green and white flowers and off to the top left. There is a butcher block background.

Here’s the thing: I know many people are struggling financially right now, maybe even you. I’m hurting for you. I want to make it better and magically fill your bank account with enough money to pay all your bills this month. Although I do believe in miracles, I know some bills will still be left unpaid and the stress will be heavy for many.

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