fun

Through Their Eyes

by Karen Robbins November 5, 2009

So often we only think about what we are offering our grandchildren with the experiences we share. A few weeks ago, I realized that the opposite is true. They offer us so much more. They offer a different perspective on the world, a renewed innocence of life, and an ever-active curiosity. We recently visited the [...]

Read the full article →

The Writing (and Art) on the Wall!

by Karen Robbins August 15, 2008
Thumbnail image for The Writing (and Art) on the Wall!

Decades ago, literally, I purchased a large corkboard and divided it as evenly as I could with a black marker between five children. Each one had a space where their best drawings, writing, and/or exceptional test papers could be proudly displayed for family and visitors to see. It was a great place to stand and [...]

Read the full article →

Summer Fun

by Karen Robbins May 21, 2008
Thumbnail image for Summer Fun

We recently returned from a trip to England. When we left, the weather was cold and about to give us another coating of snow. Upon our return, we found green grass, multi-colored blooming tulips, white blossoming pear trees, and redbuds popping with pink flowerets. Soon school will be out and grandchildren will be visiting more [...]

Read the full article →

Grandma’s Got a Brand New Bag

by Karen Robbins July 1, 2007

Tyler and Danielle can hardly sit still in the car. They are on their way to pick up Mamaw Patty from work and have lunch with her. Their excitement is hard to contain because they know that their grandmother will have a brand new bag of goodies for them to explore during lunch. They pick [...]

Read the full article →

Five Creative Dates

by Nancy C. Anderson April 1, 2007
Thumbnail image for Five Creative Dates

If you’ve been married for a while, it’s easy to get into a rut, and the longer you’re married, the deeper your rut may get. Rut-dwellers usually just stay home and watch TV—sometimes in separate rooms. Then on special occasions, they might have dinner at the usual neighborhood burger barn or go see a movie [...]

Read the full article →

Quick and Easy Projects to Keep the Focus on CHRISTmas

by Anni Welborne November 24, 2006
Thumbnail image for Quick and Easy Projects to Keep the Focus on CHRISTmas

Santas on every corner, crowded shopping malls, neighborhood lighting displays … the list of events and things that pull our focus away from Jesus at Christmastime seems endless. With just a little planning and thought, you can keep the heart of your family quietly worshiping before the manger. 1. Toy nativity sets – Children love [...]

Read the full article →