When I married my husband, I married a single dad of two young children. One of my earliest memories of our time together was observing a weekly routine that he had with seven-year-old Ashley. Every Sunday evening, they had a standing date for David to paint her fingernails. Hair still wet from the shower and…
A few weeks ago I headed to out with a few friends in the middle of a Sunday afternoon to catch one of the few showings that my local movie theater was airing of the animated film Song of the Sea. It’s true that I don’t usually zip to the theater for animated films unless…
I was a bit surprised when, a few days after Thanksgiving, my Facebook newsfeed blew up with comments by folks who had gone to see Disney’s Frozen and proclaimed it a total delight. I like a talking snowman as much as the next moviegoer, but the previews I had seen didn’t really light up my…
A few days ago, our family went to a drive-in theater and watched a double-feature under the stars. It was a fun time with friends and a first for our kids. The movies were Planes and Monsters University. I’m no movie reviewer (as you shall see), but the contrast between the two movies was fascinating….
So, maybe you need a laugh. This (video below) will certainly provide it. But, I also thought it was a good occasion to ask what our readers’ favorite mercy ministry/charity serving kids are. So, I’m asking. It can be something you support, or are involved with, or just an organization you admire. Feel free to…
Take a peek at our event coming up on March 23 in southern West Virginia for kids aged 7–12 (featuring our own, illustrious Zach Franzen–creator of the image above). It’s called: Illustrate Your Imagination: A Workshop For Kids Who Love to Draw. Check it out. And now, a movie. This short film won an Oscar…
Need to laugh? Me too. The kids write the script and do the voices. The adults act them out. Your job: laugh. This one is a baby fighting. HT: Kevin DeYoung
I love this on so many levels, but mostly two. I’ll discuss below, but first: watch. 1) This boy! What a kid. I love this guy. He is so creative, hardworking, and dedicated. What will he do in his life? I love his work, his imaginative recreation of something he has experienced and loved, and…
