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Make a Difference with Giving Tuesday

November 24, 2014

Giving Tuesday

We've all met them... Kids who couldn't afford school supplies, warm clothes, or enough food to feel full. If we think back to our childhood days, we can probably all picture at least one kid we wish we could have helped. Their stories are … [Read more...]

Helping Kids with SIMPLE Service Projects

August 16, 2014

photo credit Back-to-school brings visions of backpacks, notebooks, and lunch boxes for most people. But did you know that this time of year signals another need across the country? As kids come home from long days at school, the first thing on … [Read more...]

Operation Christmas Child: Build a Shoebox Online

December 2, 2013

If you missed the Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off deadline last week, I have great news for you. It's not too late to take part. You can build a shoebox online. You can - with just a few clicks - fill a shoebox with your choice of … [Read more...]

Operation Christmas Child: Pack a Shoebox with Bob & Larry

November 11, 2013

It's one of our favorite times of year... Time to pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child! And this year it's even more exciting because we're packing shoe boxes with Bob & Larry from VeggieTales! To celebrate their 20th anniversaries, … [Read more...]

Hunger-Free Summer: 7 Simple Ways You Can Help Kids

June 25, 2013

This is a sponsored post brought to you by ConAgra Foods and The Motherhood. All opinions are – as always – honest and my own. We talked a couple of weeks ago about the staggering number of children who are food-insecure each summer. Without … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Jennifer - wife and homeschooling mom, Jesus-follower, lover of big ideas & good books, encourager, essential oil user, website designer. I have a crazy love for baking, printables, and hospitality. So grab a cup of coffee (or lemon water), prop up your feet, and stay for a while.
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