My Top Favorite Cyber Monday 2022 Deals!

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! We sure did--there is usually a ton of family who gather by my brother-in-laws house to enjoy some fun fellowship together but this year we stayed home for various reasons. We watched some of the parade, made turkey cookies,  and my daughter was gifted with a free turkey from her work so we cooked that up with all the fixings the weekend after!

12 Christmas Movies That Will Bless Your Family

Are you having trouble find some clean Christmas movies for your children to watch together as a family?

I have made a list just you--here are a list of movies that you can enjoy and not need to turn off because of language or  unwholesome themes. Many listed here are inspiring, have faith based messages, and will leave you touched but also real characters.

Our Favorite Black Friday Deals!

We love helping you wisely save money during the holidays and wanted to share a few of our favorite Black Friday sales online with you that you might not want to miss!

The Best Christmas Advent Books to Focus Your Heart on Jesus

With December quickly arriving it is easy to lose sight of all the things we know that Christmas is truly about.

With all the hustle and bustle around us we sometimes just need to be still and seek God's presence in it all.

It is a special time to be still, and to soak up in our hearts His word.

The NEW 2023 Homemaker's Friend Daily Planner!

Do you struggle with homemaking?

Are you looking to get more organized in the coming year?

As a homemaker of nearly 30 years to a large family I know how important it is to have an organized home and life. If things are not the way I need them to to be to function, things can easily fall apart at the seams!

Over the years I really realized the importance of organization and planning and what a difference they can make in my day. It can really "make" or 'break"my entire week.

Operation Christmas Child - How to Fill a Shoebox & Share the Gospel

Do you have a favorite ministry at Christmas time?

One of mine is Operation Christmas Child of Samaritans Purse by Franklin Graham. I remember when I first became a Christian it was one of the first things I signed up for and so much fun as I teamed up with one of our pastor's wives over two decades ago. I loved it then and I still love it just as much now. And if you didn't already  know--Operation Christmas Child just hit 52 glorious years of doing this fabulous ministry!

NEW: Mission Possible One-Year Devotional by Tim Tebow Just Released!

Have you heard that Tim Tebow just released a brand new book today?

It is called Mission Possible-One Year Devotional: 365 Days of Inspiration for Pursuing Your God Give Purpose. 

IT'S HERE--The Wise Woman Christmas Gift Guide 2022!

Are you one who likes to get your holiday shopping done early?

Or is this the year you're "gonna-get- it-all-done-to-actually-enjoy-the-holidays"?

How to Make a Thankful Tree

“He who thanks but with the lips Thanks but in part;

 The full, the true Thanksgiving Comes from the heart.”

– J.A. Shedd



In the past I have shared some ideas of how to celebrate fall with different activities but I wanted to share a bit more about having a Thankful Tree.

It is so important to teach our children to be thankful and this is a fun way to do that!

When the kids were younger I did variations of these as time allowed. One year we only had a few children and more time so we made a felt banner and hung the tree with leaves on it. On the leaves we used glitter and paint to write what we were happy for and it looked something like this. That felt hanging lasted for a few years and we always took it out to decorate with.

Thanksgiving Books for Kids

“Our rural ancestors, with little blest, Patient of labour when the end was rest, Indulged the day that housed their annual grain, With feasts, and off’rings, and a thankful strain.”– Alexander Pope


Thanksgiving is near and it is time to break out some good books for the children!

We love getting the books out and reading especially together during our Poetry Tea Times. It is a fun way to connect with your children and teach them the true meaning of the holiday.

Whether you read around the table, snuggled on the couch under a blanket, or at bedtime--the following books will bless you and your little one and several are even faith centered!

Thanksgiving Movies for Childen

"What I love about Thanksgiving is that it's purely about getting together with friends or family and enjoying food. It's really for everybody, and it doesn't matter where you're from." ~ Daniel Humm

Reformation Day & Books for Your Family

We have been busy studying the Reformation in our household. It is an amazing thing to learn about Christian history especially when you are a first generation Christian. I don't ever remember the Reformation being taught in school and now I am grateful for a chance to dig deeper as I educate my children on their Christian roots.