As a ministry to moms and mentors, The M.O.M. Initiative loves to share about new books, resources and ministries that minister to families! Today, we are blessed to share two great new books with you that we know you’ll love! I miss the days when I sat beside my boys with a book in hand and a story that captivated their attention. I LOVED Adventures in Odyssey then and I LOVE Adventures in Odyssey now. Today, I’d like to share with you a bit about two new books by Adventures in Odyssey’s Imagination Station and INVITE YOU TO ENTER TO …
Because Money Matters and Our Kids Need to Know
The whine rose above the din of all the shoppers around us. My cheeks flushed red and I bent low to the little person who made such a sound. “No, we cannot buy a toy today. We do not have money for that,” I said barely above a whisper. She crinkled her forehead in concern and spoke in confident loud tones, “You mean we don’t have any money mommy?” Talking to kids about money and finances is a difficult thing. I know I want my children to understand the value of a dollar and hard work. I know I don’t …
Celebrating Besties & Day 8 Giveaways!
Today’s Great Giveaways! Unshakeable Faith By: Kathy Howard Jesus called this ordinary man for an extraordinary purpose. Simon the fisherman would become Peter the Rock. This outspoken Galilean would lead Christ’s church, stand strong in the face of persecution, and even refuse to waver when faced with death. Unshakable Faith is an eight-session Bible study that explores the life and teachings of the Apostle Peter. Participants will be eye witnesses to Peter’s spiritual growth as God strengthens and matures his fragile faith. They will discover eight key “faith traits” God developed in Peter as he followed Christ and learned from …
A Mother’s Heart…50+ Things to Do with Bored Kids
Running out of things to do with the kids yet? Take a look at what I found. In my search for fun ideas, I found a bazillion things to do. Narrowing them down to fit here was difficult. My biggest resource was Pinterest. If you’re on Pinterest, do a search. If you’re not on Pinterest, you’re missing some great things shared there. Some of these make great science projects. I won’t jabber on so I can leave space for all the links and suggestions. So, here we go: * Instructions for things to make 1) Make your own lava lamps. …
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool in the Summer
The theme song to a popular kids’ television show sings, “There’s a hundred and four days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it.” That may or may not hold true for us homeschoolers. Since we have freedom to work with a much more flexible schedule than those in traditional school systems, we have a choice: to homeschool or not to homeschool during the summer months. I have been homeschooling since 2000. Over the years, we have worked our calendar a variety of ways. In the beginning, I worked an office job, so our dedicated school days …
Five Ways to Impact Your Children & Grandchildren with the Message of Easter
By Featured Guest: Kathy Howard Rich memories of childhood Easters keep popping up in my mind. I can still feel the cold metal of the folding chair as I sat with my family in the church parking lot waiting for the first rays of the sun to make their appearance. And with the sun, the somber notes of “low in the grave He lay…” became the joyous thunder of “up from the grave He arose (He arose), with a mighty triumph o’er His foes.” After prayer and singing, everyone escaped the chilly air and enjoyed pancakes and sausage in …
10 Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Kiddos
Do you remember what Valentine’s Day was like when you were a child? Handmade heart-shaped cards, Sweathearts conversation candies with phrases like, “Be Mine” and “LOVE” impressed on the front, and a hollow chocolate heart Momma placed on the dining room table that day. As moms, we love to make holidays fun and even educational for our children. So with Valentine’s Day looming largely over us, The M.O.M. Initiative is sharing 10 Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Kiddos. 1. Go old-school. Have them cut out heart-shaped cards from red construction paper and write a sweet note to their friends and family listing …