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The ABCs of Thankfulness for a Christian Mom
Ever since I can remember I have rejoiced over the time of year leading up to Thanksgiving. Cozy evenings with my family in front of the fireplace reading and playing games in the firelight. Piles of leaves that I would stomp through for hours on end! (This one has lost some of the enchantment now that I am an adult in charge of the raking rather than just a cute little “helper.” :)) Although now I delight in watching my kids and dog carry on the tradition! And most of all, the change of pace. We would slow down from the busy planting and harvesting seasons on…
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Four Christian Thanksgiving Activities for Toddlers
Ever since I can remember, I have loved Thanksgiving! Perhaps some of my childish delight was due to the fact that my birthday occasionally happens to fall on the actual holiday. However, even as I have grown older (and a little less birthday obsessed) I find the season surrounding Thanksgiving to be magical! Now that I am a mom, I couldn’t wait to find ways to share this wonderful season with my kids, especially as my oldest is now entering the curiosity, question-filled stages of toddler hood. Below are some ways that we can use this season to teach the sweet (and sometimes terror-like) toddlers in our home how…