Taking Dictation: Crafting Stories with Young Kids – Simple Kids : These are some great ideas to help your kids get their stories going and see where their imagination takes them.

When You Desperately Want God to Hear Your Prayers – A Holy Experience : This post was very relevant to me and some things I’ve been dealing with this year and this month. I love how God speaks through Ann Voskamp’s writing.

Nurturing a Home Culture of Creativity – Raising Homemakers : I have been looking for an embroidery sampler for my girls to start on. I want them to learn the different stitches and have a piece of work to be proud of as they learn and work. I thought these samplers were pretty cute.

Get Started: What You CAN and CANNOT Freeze – Once a Month Mom : I LOVE my extra freezer. It is currently bulging with chicken, turkey, jam and a couple freezer meals. This is a helpful post on what else I can freeze.