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10/29/2020 1 Comment Vote For your favorite Since us tween and teen girls (yep, I said it. Don’t tell your English teacher) are too young to vote in this presidential election, we will be hosting our own election. Faith, Fun & Fridays needs your help filling the following positions: Best Chocolate Best Fruit Best Activity Our candidates are going to have a debate. Read the commentary here: Best Chocolate
Best Fruit
Best Activity
Now that we have completed our debates, in the comments below, tell us who you are voting for. Don't worry, we won't judge (too much.)
Are you team Milk or Dark? Team Apple or Banana? Team Reading or Crafting? We will announce the winners in the comments later. Thanks for playing along! #Fun Love, A
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10/23/2020 0 Comments Election day poster With Election Day drawing near, I thought it would be fun to create an election poster to use on November 3rd. It’s a great way to learn about politics and geography! Let’s get started and I will explain how to use the map later.
Supplies you need: * Computer * Printer * The link below * Markers 1. First, download the coloring page on the link below. https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/united-states-of-america-coloring-page/ 2. After you download the coloring page go ahead and print it off. While it’s printing, grab your markers. 3. As the news announces what candidate wins, color that state the color of the winning party. Keep coloring in the states until they all have voted. Tally up each candidate’s points and determine the winner! I hope you have a bit of fun on Election Day with this poster. Elections can be stressful, so try to relax and use your creative side. -B 10/16/2020 0 Comments All About journaling Fun fact: I love to journal. It is my favorite part of my Bible study time. I write out prayers, copy my favorite Bible verses, add worship song lyrics that resonate with me, make lists, and write about struggles I’m going through. If you are a writing-minded person, committing your thoughts to paper this way might be very beneficial for you. Today, I’m going to share the basics of journaling with you (though there is truly no write or wrong way)!
Why Should I Journal? Because journaling is way for you to see where you’ve been spiritually and personally. It’s a way to learn from your past and see how your hopes and prayers are being fulfilled. It’s a space to record the verses, lyrics, and quotes that matter to you and the lessons you’ve learned from the people around you. Your journal gives you a safe space to vent, work through problems, and share your private stories without anyone judging you. How Do I Journal? Grab an empty notebook or journal. Now open the journal. Pick up a pen or pencil. Write something. Boom, you’re journaling. Seriously, though, it’s nearly that easy. Some people opt for different kinds of journaling, like bullet journaling, where you can use hand lettering, colored pens, and doodles to decorate the pages of an unlined journal (I love the look of bullet journals, but I’m not artistically talented to make one!). Others choose Bible journaling, a gorgeous art form where you illustrate and hand letter verses and jot thoughts in the margin of your Bible. What to Journal Unsure of what to journal about? Here are some ideas that I love!
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Are you a journaler? What tips do you have? Love, A 10/9/2020 0 Comments Top 5 best Movies for Rainy Days Now that the weather is starting to get a little colder, I start to get into the movie mood. Especially when it’s cloudy and rainy on top of cold. So when it’s yucky outside grab a blanket and hot cocoa, then curl up with one of these great movies!
1. Mary Poppins / Mary Poppins Returns I am a HUGE fan of these movies, so what is better than watching them back to back?! It’s really fun to be able to compare the similarities in each one, and catch references to the original one in Mary Poppins Returns. Mary Poppins Returns is NOT a remake of the original which is part of why it is so great! 2. Sounds of Music When it’s gloomy outside, why not let “the hills fill your hearrrrt, with the sound of music”? Sound of Music is a beautiful classic that never gets old. The story is awesome and the music is too. 3. The Chronicles of Narnia I had to put this series of movies into the Top 5 BEST list because it really deserves it. Rarely do I like the movie just as much, if not more, than the book but The Chronicles Of Narnia movies are AMAZING! Almost the entire book series has been turned into a beautiful and heart stopping film. Watch Aslan roar, see Peter, Susan and the rest jump through the wardrobe, and witness all the magic unfold. I can’t promote these movies enough. 4. Moms’ Night Out Sometimes moms get stressed and so sometimes they just need a break. That is the story and theme of this movie. It’s got good clean humor that I really enjoy. 5. Faith Like Potatoes Based on a true missionary story, Faith Like Potatoes is really good. Just a warning: it starts out a little slow and it gets a little sad, but just ride it out and it is totally worth it! It teaches great truths and perseverance, all while watching an incredible movie! I hope you found a movie you like. I recommend giving them all a try! -B 10/2/2020 0 Comments What to do on a Sunday Ah, Sundays. I love having these special rest days to take a break from life, be with my family, and spend time with God. Some weeks, my family’s Sundays are all about togetherness, and we spend time playing games, taking walks and drives, and talking. Other times, everyone is tired, and we all curl up with a book after church. There isn’t a right or wrong Sunday style, as long as it involves rest, as God commanded. Here are some of my favorite renewing and refreshing Sunday activities!
Sleep In Missing some sleep? Try sleeping in a bit or going to bed early on Sunday to get a head start on Zzz’s. Journal Sunday afternoons are my favorite time of the week to journal, pray, and discuss tough stuff with God. Having a larger, school-free chunk of time makes it easier to focus, and it can help you fill up your spiritual cup for the week ahead. Write Cards or Letters Is there someone in your life who could use some encouragement? Write a card or letter to them on Sunday so it’s all ready to be mailed on Monday morning. Even better, pray for that person as you draft their note! Serve at Church While you’re at church on Sunday, find ways to serve there! Check out this post for lots of ideas on ways to serve at church. Read Have fun while filling your brain up with inspiration and knowledge by reading a book (or three). If you need recommendations, we’ve got dozens over here. Have Conversations Make time to have real conversations with the people you love. Call up a grandparent and chat about their life when they were younger. Or, sit down over cookies with a parent and talk about the stuff going on in both of your lives. Take Care of Yourself Try giving yourself an at-home facial or using some of our 2-minute self care activities to take care of your body. While you’re at it, bring a mom or sister in on the fun. Make a Craft Pull out your craft supplies and make a wreath, pencil holder, bookmark, canvas tote, hair accessory, or magnet. What does your typical Sunday routine look like? Love, A 9/25/2020 2 Comments Ways to Serve your friends Welcome to week 4 of our Ways to Serve posts. Today I am covering ways to serve your friends. If you have even just one true friend, that is better than a bunch of fake friends. True friends stick by us no matter what. They are the ones that tough it out with you, laugh with you, cry with you, hang out with you, and everything in between. You know that you can always go to them when you REALLY need it. Let your friends know that you appreciate them by serving them. Not sure how? Check out my list of suggestions below.
1. Send them a card 2. Make them a gift 3. Surprise them 4. Call them 5. Ask if you can help with homework 6. Just sit down and talk (or just listen) 7. Give them a hat (just wanted to throw this in because today is national hat day). I want to challenge you to put these ideas into action this week. In fact, try putting it into practice all month long! You will end up with stronger friendships and even realize you have more friends than you thought! -B 9/18/2020 0 Comments Ways to serve at church Thank you for joining us for week 3 of our service series! Today, we’ll be talking about how to make a difference and show love at church. Let’s get started!
Love, A 9/11/2020 0 Comments Ways to Serve your COmmunity Welcome to Week 2 of our “How to Serve” series! Today I am going to cover how to serve your community. I chose this topic for today, because today very is special for our country. It is the anniversary of 9/11. For those of you who don’t know what is, I am going to give you a quick history lesson.
It all happened on September 11, 2001. It was an ordinary day, people were going about their daily lives. Four airplanes left en route to California. All of the flights seamed normal. They had mostly normal passengers and nothing was suspected. To everyone’s surprise, each of the 4 planes had terrorists on board. They highjacked all 4 planes to try to cause destruction. They caused one plane to crash into the Pentagon. They tried to get another plane to crash into Washington D.C. but they failed and crashed into a field. The other 2 planes flew into the Twin Towers in New York. The ones that flew into the Twin Towers were the most destructive. The first of the 2 planes crashed into the North Twin Tower. It was devastating. The story was immediately broadcasted over all news stations nationwide. A few minutes later, the second planet crashed into the South Twin Tower. Thousands of people died and others were trapped in the destroyed buildings. First Responders pour onto the scene. They rescued many people, and a few First Responder’s even gave up their lives to save strangers they never knew. Sad story, isn’t it? As you read this list, think of all the people that have, or are willing to, help you, and you don’t even know them! 1. Take cookies to Police, EMS, Firefighters, etc. 2. Do yard work for your neighbors. 3. Make cards for doctors and nurses. 4. Take food to homeless shelters and food banks. 5. Volunteer at your local library, nonprofits, pet shelters, homeless shelter, and/or nursing homes. 6. Go visit an elderly neighbor. 7. Get a group of friends together to “window visit” people in nursing homes. 8. Help tutor younger kids. 9. Hold a bake sale to raise money for a missionary, nonprofit, or cause of your choice. 10. Help your church with yard work. Did you find anything in this list you would like to do? Try getting a group of friends together to help you! -B 9/4/2020 0 Comments Ways to serve your family We are so excited to announce a new four-week series of blog posts about Ways to Serve your Family, Friends, Church, and Community! This week, I’m going to share ideas with you on how to serve your family. Enjoy!
1. Read to or play with a younger brother or sister 2. Before you do something fun, walk around the house and tidy up 3. Help make a meal 4. Do an extra chore that doesn’t get done often, like wiping the baseboards 5. Tell mom and dad how much you appreciate them 6. Ask your family members if there is anything you can help them with 7. Leave encouraging notes around the house 8. Pull weeds around the house 9. Do a chore or leave a fun surprise, like a note or dessert, for a family member who is having a rough day 10. Help make a grocery list and find coupons for things your family normally buys 11. Slip one of your old toys or books into a younger sibling’s toy bin for them to enjoy 12. Make a scrapbook or photo collage to help your family remember a special trip or holiday 13: If you know how to sew, sew buttons back onto clothing and mend holes to extend the life of your family’s clothing 14. Spend extra time caring for your pets 15. Plant a garden or grows herbs and vegetables in pots 16. Learn some song/hand games to play with toddler and preschool aged siblings in the car Which way to serve your family are you going to try first? Don’t forget to come back next week for more fun ideas on service! Love, A  Whether you have already started school or are planning to start soon, it’s always good to be prepared. I was thinking about the posts that we have done in the past and I realized that several of the crafts we have done could be used in school. I assembled a list of them here.  1. 3 Ways to Make Bookmarks Everybody needs bookmarks...... especially cute ones! They come in handy for marking assignments, calling out the attention of a notebook page, or giving yourself a reminder to look at something.  2. Make An Adorable Pencil Holder This pencil holder is so cute, so practical, and so easy to make! It is perfect for storing all your pens, pencils, scissors, highlighters, and anything else!  3. Hanging Pencil Holder I love this craft. My co-blogger, A, really outdid herself on this on this one! You can use this great portable pencil holder anywhere. That means you could even do school in a tree! Note: I don’t actually recommend doing school in a tree. There are way too many complications and hazards with that.  4. DIY Dotted Canvas Bag When carrying your school books, holding them in your arms isn’t ideal and you can’t get to them as easily when then are in a back pack. Canvas bags are the perfect choice. They are easy to carry and you can slide your books out when you need them.  5. 5 Ways To Store Books
Everybody has books, and you can’t find your books if they are here, there, and everywhere. Use these simple techniques to have your books organized in no time! I hope these 5 school crafts and tips are helpful. Thanks for reading! -B |
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