I recently heard about the S-M-A-R-T goal setting acronym and loved it so much as it applies to the Children and Youth program.SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, and timely. A truly smart goal will incorporate all of these elements and will greatly increase the odds of successfully achieving the goals we set out to accomplish.I wanted to help my kids plan their own SMART goals so I made these little bookmarks to remind them of the 4 elements of a successful goal.We printed these out and handed them to the kids in our primary along with a laminated goal sheet and a dry erase...…I recently heard about the S-M-A-R-T goal setting acronym and loved it so much as it applies to the Children and Youth program.SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, and timely. A truly smart goal will incorporate all of these elements and will greatly increase the odds of successfully achieving the goals we set out to accomplish.I wanted to help my kids plan their own SMART goals so I made these little bookmarks to remind them of the 4 elements of a successful goal.We printed these out and handed them to the kids in our primary along with a laminated goal sheet and a dry erase...WW…

At the beginning of each school year I choose a new theme for our family to focus on throughout the next 12 months. School starts for us tomorrow.I’ve been praying over this years theme for weeks and the inspiration finally came. It’s from Psalms 46:10 – Be Still and Know that I am God.I know this is what our family needs to focus on right now.Amidst all the noise and competing voices in the world today I want my children to seek out peace and stillness.It’s in those still spaces that I’ve come to know my Savior.Where I’m able to filter out the clutter of opinions swirling around me &...…At the beginning of each school year I choose a new theme for our family to focus on throughout the next 12 months. School starts for us tomorrow.I’ve been praying over this years theme for weeks and the inspiration finally came. It’s from Psalms 46:10 – Be Still and Know that I am God.I know this is what our family needs to focus on right now.Amidst all the noise and competing voices in the world today I want my children to seek out peace and stillness.It’s in those still spaces that I’ve come to know my Savior.Where I’m able to filter out the clutter of opinions swirling around me &...WW…

Get inspired with quick & easy recipes to feed your family. Join us on Facebook.These White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars may look fancy but they’re so easy to make! The white chocolate and raspberry flavors paired with a homemade oreo crust make them impossible to resist.I’m a huge fan of cheesecake. While I typically go for the chocolate flavors I’ll definitely make an exception for these delicious raspberry cheesecake bars. I do have to say it’s that homemade oreo crust that seals the deal for me on this decadent dessert!My sister in law is the one who introduced me to these...…Get inspired with quick & easy recipes to feed your family. Join us on Facebook.These White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars may look fancy but they’re so easy to make! The white chocolate and raspberry flavors paired with a homemade oreo crust make them impossible to resist.I’m a huge fan of cheesecake. While I typically go for the chocolate flavors I’ll definitely make an exception for these delicious raspberry cheesecake bars. I do have to say it’s that homemade oreo crust that seals the deal for me on this decadent dessert!My sister in law is the one who introduced me to these...WW…

2018 Year in Review Printable for Kids – this free printable year in review sheet gives children a chance to reflect on their favorite memories from the past year and look ahead to new goals and adventures in 2019!At the close of the year I enjoy thinking back on the experiences that have brought me joy and the ways that I’ve grown through my experiences. I want my kids to see the value in this end of the year reflection and so I put together this simple Year in Review sheet for them.Kids grow and change so quickly, recording the details that make them unique at whatever...…2018 Year in Review Printable for Kids – this free printable year in review sheet gives children a chance to reflect on their favorite memories from the past year and look ahead to new goals and adventures in 2019!At the close of the year I enjoy thinking back on the experiences that have brought me joy and the ways that I’ve grown through my experiences. I want my kids to see the value in this end of the year reflection and so I put together this simple Year in Review sheet for them.Kids grow and change so quickly, recording the details that make them unique at whatever...WW…

Mom’s Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to get your kids excited about reading all the books this summer! Use our printable reading log and the ideas in this post to encourage your kids to meet their reading goals.Last year the reading program at our local library fell a little short for us so I decided to put together a summer reading challenge for our kids at home. We’re calling it Mom’s Summer Reading Challenge. My kids are really excited about it and  I wanted to share our summer reading plans with you!I’ve tried to incorporate ideas that have worked for us in the past and...…Mom’s Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to get your kids excited about reading all the books this summer! Use our printable reading log and the ideas in this post to encourage your kids to meet their reading goals.Last year the reading program at our local library fell a little short for us so I decided to put together a summer reading challenge for our kids at home. We’re calling it Mom’s Summer Reading Challenge. My kids are really excited about it and  I wanted to share our summer reading plans with you!I’ve tried to incorporate ideas that have worked for us in the past and...WW…