When it comes to hospitality most families have witnessed a scene like this: Mom is frantically running around shoving things in closets yelling at various family members, "Don't you get it - they'll be here in 10 minutes! How might we instead embody 1 Peter 4:9-11 and show hospitality without grumbling or lashing out at our family members? What does it look like to model a Christlike welcome?

Read the full article and leave me a comment at www.acorns2greatoaks.com/hospitality-without-losing-it/

In our home, we have made it our goal to make this special feast a delightful tool for our children to understand the Gospel. Passover IS the gospel! Our celebration had better reflect how good that gospel is! Use my FREE printable guide and leave me some comments at https://acorns2greatoaks.com/a-simple-christian-seder-for-young-families/

Here are 5+ reasons Tea Time is valuable experience for the whole family along with some tips to make it frugal and simple.

To leave comments and check out all my links to my favorite tea time things head here:  https://acorns2greatoaks.com/5-reasons-for-a-family-afternoon-tea-time-ritual/

I want to share with you some simple sensory activities that you can do with pro-tips on how to keep the mess to a minimum!

Check out the full article at https://acorns2greatoaks.com/simple-at-home-sensory-activities/ to leave comments, grab my perfect playdough recipe, and find all the links!  

You can also follow me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AcornstoOaks613

I would love to give you my printable worksheet to help guide you through the process of crafting your own vision statement.  You can find it at https://acorns2greatoaks.com/crafting-a-biblical-family-vision-statement/

Also, leave a comment there with what you come up with - I'd love to hear your ideas! 

Coming Monday, December 12 I am launching a new podcast for kids that will air Mondays-Fridays.  The goal of this podcast will be to "create recklessly bold men and women of faith through the power of God's word."  You can find Audacious Arrows on Spotify or via this link.  Bible readings will be from the English Standard Version so you'll want your kids to have a copy where they can follow along!  

UPDATE!  You can now also find Audacious Arrows on Apple, Amazon, and Google podcasts as well as in Spotify!  

Each night my husband blesses our kids. It has become a sweet rhythm in our home. Blessing your children has big rewards! Here's how to make it happen.

Written Article of this episode

My website: www.Acorns2GreatOaks.com

A Father's Guide To Blessing His Children on Amazon (as an affiliate I may earn a small commission if you purchase through this link) 

Truth78.org

Everything changed that night when the Light of the World arrived and I want my little girls to know it and feel it with every cell of their little bodies. I want the truth of Christmas to be like a beautiful diamond sitting on a cushion of delicious cookies, joyful music, and cozy smells.  Well, that requires some intentionality!

Getting Ahead on Christmas Blog Post with FREE PRINTABLE PLANNER!!!

Frugal Gift Ideas for Everyone

What Have You - One of my favorite podcasts with Rachel Jankovic and Bekah Merkle