Thrift Schooling

Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives by Jean Thomason shares how to better communicate with little ones about knowing, loving, and praising God.  If you are looking for a baby shower gift for a new mom, look no further. This book is a spiritual toolkit for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to refer to again and again! How I would have loved to have this in my early years as a mother. Fortunetly though, I am in the thick of parenting my "second batch" of kids so in addition to my teens, I have a preschooler and younger elementary-aged child. I was absolutely soaking in every word of this book! Using Scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, this book offers fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help you guide your little ones. I loved how often the author referred to the Scriptures as she was sharing. Not only did she use the Bible as a teaching tool but she shared how she applied certain Scriptures in her parenting over the years. Raising little...

Remember Mike Seaver from Growing Pains? My generation grew up on that show! Kirk Cameron, the actor who played Mike Seaver, took his role as a teen actor to get the word out about important topics. I will never forget when a particular episode of the show about drugs and alcohol ended, and Kirk Cameron spoke straight into the camera to the American youth about the seriousness of drugs. He took his status seriously and used it for good.  Decades later, he continues to use his voice to speak out about what is essential, which now is homeschooling.  Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery with the world as their classroom.  Even this week, I have spoken to moms ready to pull their kids out of their current educational system and embark on their homeschooling journey, and they are scared! In addition to my years of experience, I am excited to provide a brand-new resource create...

  You may recall in the past I reviewed Smile Brilliant's custom-fitted whitening system and was VERY pleased with the results. You can check out my review, here .  Smile Brilliant’s oral care products are custom-formulated with the latest research to improve oral care through real science and innovation. Their lab-direct process makes achieving professional results at an affordable price easy. In the last few years, they've taken this model and expanded their line of oral health products to include something for everyone — from the newest in the cariPRO line — a cordless water flosser that allows for easy and effective cleaning, to a custom night guard system to protect the teeth from nighttime grinding. Most of us have heard of probiotics for maintaining intestinal (gut) health, and I am excited to share that probiotics have actually been shown to be very useful in other areas of the body, for skincare and dental care in particular. Like other types,  oral probioti...

  Family Camp is a faith-based family comedy from The Skit Guys, opening in theaters on May 13.   This movie truly is fun (and funny!) for the whole family. Have you ever heard of The Skit Guys? I remember seeing them on YouTube years ago and they were a breath of fresh air. Comedy is so tricky. As a Christian, it is nearly impossible to attend a comedy club because the standards don't line up.  Before my Christian days, I enjoyed a good comedy routine but that is doable anymore. Now, thanks to YouTube, and The Skit Guys, I can take a break and have a good wholesome hearty laugh once in a while. How exciting that The Skit Guys are debuting on the big screen? They are taking their humor to the next level and using it in film. So great! If you have never been introduced to The Skit Guys, they are Tommy Woodard and Eddie James. Other cast members include Leigh-Allyn Baker, Gigi Orsillo, Robert Amaya (“Courageous”), Cece Kelly, Mark Christopher Lawrence, and social media sens...

  Have you checked out Anne Wilson’s Debut Album, “My Jesus?” This was recently released on April 22, 2022, and includes new songs such as "Mamas," featuring Hillary Scott. This song's official music video will release on May 4, just in time for Mother's Day, and includes footage of Anne surprising her mother with the song! Did You Know? Anne Wilson is the first female solo artist with a debut single to reach #1 on the Billboard Christian  Airplay chart?   Anne Wilson’s debut single “My Jesus” was the longest #1 single on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart of 2021 at 7 weeks total?   “ My Jesus” was nominated for a 2022 Billboard Music Award for “Top Christian Song?” ( The awards will be broadcast live coast-to-coast on May 15 at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC. It will also stream live on Peacock.)   Anne Wilson was featured as Billboard’s October 2021 Chartbreaker Artist in their 21 Under 21 issue?   Who Is Anne Wilson? Watch the video below to hear her story!  ...

  When moments matter, print them. Printique is an online photo boutique that specializes in printing memories on photo books, prints, and wall decor. Take the time to print your life for you and your little ones. Save 15% on your first order with code: WELCOME15. Meet Annie and Misty —o ur two new sweet pups. Since they are a Great Pyrenees mix they are going to grow to be quite large dogs. I couldn't think of a better way to preserve the memory of their puppyhood than with canvas prints ! I made sure to snap an adorable shot while they were only around ten weeks old.   Currently hanging up in my daughter's room, this sweet picture will help us remember when they were little, since they won't be little long. Of course the same goes with kids but I thought this would be an excellent addition to our home. Printique provides excellent service with quick turnaround. I ordered this immediately before the Passover and they sent it out right away but let me know as a customer t...

When their pastor encourages the congregation to sign-up for a week away at family camp, Grace believes she’s found the perfect cure for her imperfect clan—even if they’d all rather be anywhere but at rustic Camp Katokwah. The first feature film from The Skit Guys, Family Camp is a laugh-out-loud comedy that will touch the hearts and tickle the funny bones of every family member from eight to eighty. The first feature film from The Skit Guys, Family Camp is a laugh-out-loud comedy that will touch the hearts and tickle the funny bones of every family member from eight to eighty. The Skit Guys' comedy is a breath of fresh air, hilarious, and inspiring. I am so excited to watch this movie with my family! Family-friendly movies that all ages can enjoy are so hard to come by and this movie is the whole package —good, clean, entertainment that every member of the family can enjoy.    Be sure to watch the trailer and don't forget to share it with your family! Warning, doing so mig...