Why Daily Packages?

I don’t really want Christmas to be about material things, so why do I do these daily packages? For two main reasons: To have something for us to look forward to each day To have an object lesson that relates to the spiritual truth Could I accomplish these things without gifts?  Yes, but it adds

Morning Time

Morning Time has been a popular topic among moms as of late.  How do we get our day off to a good start?

My homeschool is not super structured and for awhile our mornings have been more like “survival time.”  I found myself starting the day by turning on the TV just so everyone would leave me alone while I got breakfast going.

But over Christmas break, I became convicted about establishing better habits and better routines.  I’m also aware that starting new habits and giving up old ones is HARD.  It’s a spiritual battle as well.