The Royal Princess

The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Bishop is by far my most favorite book ever written for children. This is a beautiful story of a young princess saving her kiss for her prince. In the story, the parents present their daughter with a kiss to keep or give away, but she is to use wisdom in saving the kiss for her prince by not parting with it for the sake of a stranger.

I created a kiss of my own to present to my daughter Hanna as I sat down to read her the story for the first time. It was a very spiritual moment for the both of us. A Life Lesson devotional is also available. Jennie Bishops has written Squire and the Scroll for boys and The Garden Wall for courting youth. I purchased sets a few years ago, but here is a link to browse at Christian Book.Com.

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find/982921155?Ntk=author&Ntt=Jennie+Bishop&action=Search&N=0&Ne=0&event=ESRCN&nav_search=1&cms=1

Bible Books

During the week, the kids and I sit down and read a bible story. After we read the story, the kids color the story in a spiral notebook. I always write the date and lesson at the top of the page (I titled the notebooks "Bible Stories by..."). This will bring many memories throughout the years!

Secret Keeper Girl

Hanna and I ventured through an amazing book together called Secret Keeper Girl by Dannah Gresh. It creates 8 great dates with your daughter while teaching true beauty and modesty. We loved this study so much, we are doing it again this summer! If you have a daughter, this is a must!!

http://www.secretkeepergirl.com/




"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."~1 Samuel 16:7

A Life Long Promise

Present your children with a life long promise! Find a special scripture that will speak God's wisdom over their lives as they grow daily into Godly men and women. For my daughter, I chose Ps 18:1-3 and for my son, something similar, Ps 62:5-7. I placed the scriptures in each of their rooms as a reminder of God's promise over their lives!

On A Positive Note

Pick up some fun post-it of different sizes. Post scripture around the house for your kids to see at all times. Bathroom mirrors, bedroom dressers, and doors are always a great place to start. I like posting Samuel 16:7 on our bathroom mirrors!

Hide little notes in their room where finding them may take a little time. I like leaving them in socks, pillow cases, notebooks, pockets or lunchboxes. I even place them around for my husband to find! Whenever I have an evening away from my children, I leave a little note on their pillow. Usually when I return home there is one on mine!

Here are a few scriptures to use around the house:
bathroom mirror~ 1 Sam 16:7
near light switch~Matt 5:16; Ps 119:105
in a sock~Pr 13:20
daughter's closet door~Pr 31:25
near toothbrush~Pr 12:18
near toy box~Heb 13:16
on a bed post~Ps 4:8
near chore chart~Pro 10:4; Col 3:23
near a computer, TV~Pro 15:3; Phil 4:8; Pr 20:11
near a phone~Ps 34:13; Pro 20:19 Pr 11:13
undergarment drawer~ 1 Corth 12:23
near an alarm clock~Ps 118:24

Snack Tickets

When my son was 4 years old, I realized if I did not come up with something, he was going to eat all day long.  I came up with the "snack ticket" method which has become a very structured, peaceful, independent, self-controlled life saver. I have used this system for years and it's been a huge hit during summer and weekends (or any other time my children are home and not in school).


I cut card size tickets out of construction paper and placed them in envelope pockets I found at a teacher supply store (sealing a letter size envelope and cutting in half will also serve the same purpose). I placed them on the refrigerator by sticking a magnet to the back. I gave them each 3 tickets with separate colors. When they get a snack, they remove a ticket. 


I did make a few rules...they are not allowed to eat junk food or right before a meal, and they can't use the ticket in place of a meal. I stock up on fruits, veggies, cheese sticks, cheese crackers, pretzels, yogurt, salsa, pudding cups, peanut butter, popcorn, granola bars, cheese squares, and pepperoni slices.



I placed a list on the frig of items that they may choice from. I have no problem with them choosing 2 items at a time - one big, one small.  During the school week, we limit snacks to just one.


I hope you enjoy this idea as much as I have!  May the peace of snacks be with you :) 

Praying Power Tool

Praying The Scriptures For Your Children by Jodie Berndt

This book guides you in powerful prayer over your children through scripture!

Praying The Scriptures For Your Children~Link