February 2019 - Families With Grace

The grumbles: Lessons I’ve learned from listening to my kids complain about cleaning

By Stacey A. Shannon on Wednesday, February 27, 2019

I learn lots of things from my kids like dinosaur facts I never knew and stories of Greek gods that I’ve forgotten. I learn things like trashcans lined with plastic bags come in handy when they’re sick. I learn things about myself like how little sleep I actually can function on and how much love …

Marriage

Beyond the vows: For richer or poorer

By Stacey A. Shannon on Monday, February 25, 2019

“Beyond the vows” is a new series about what marriage relationships actually look like once the wedding is over and life happens. Learn more about the series and how you can share your own story here! When my husband and I got married, we were young college students. Promising to love each other for richer or …

Parenting

5 ways to have one-on-one time with your kids

By Stacey A. Shannon on Friday, February 22, 2019

Ideas for quality one-on-one time A study in March 2015 showed that parents are spending more time with their children now than ever before. In fact, the amount of time we’re spending with our kids keeps increasing. But, if you talk to most parents they don’t feel like they are actually spending enough one-on-one time …

Recipes

Taco cornbread bake recipe

By Stacey A. Shannon on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

An easy twist on taco night your family will love! I have a couple of particular eaters in my family, but we all agree on Mexican flavors. Taco anything tends to go over well. I first tried this recipe on them a couple of months ago. Since then I’ve made it a few times because …

Faith

The pain of being left out and the joy of being loved

By Stacey A. Shannon on Monday, February 18, 2019

Being left out hurts, but God never overlooks us Most of my life, I’ve struggled with feeling left out. Sometimes I was intentionally left out or excluded. Other times I was just overlooked. And sometimes I just perceived it that way. It’s happened a lot. When you’re a quiet person, it’s easy to be overlooked. …

School-aged Children

Simple and easy Valentine craft (FREE download!)

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, February 14, 2019

This easy Valentine craft is perfect for preschool through early elementary kids! My oldest kiddo is in third grade and my youngest is in kindergarten this year. I try to go in and help with their classes whenever I get a chance. I have learned that the most opportunities to do so happen in kindergarten …

Tweens and Teens

Seeing the past, present and future in my 9-year-old

By Stacey A. Shannon on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Recently, my daughter and I were out to dinner in between her play practice and gymnastics class. Though we are very protective of our kids’ schedules and let them pick only one extra-curricular activity at a time, the school’s K-12 production of “The Wizard of Oz” has made us change our tune slightly since play …

Marriage

Beyond the vows: In sickness and in health

By Stacey A. Shannon on Monday, February 11, 2019

“Beyond the vows” is a new series about what marriage relationships actually look like once the wedding is over and life happens. Learn more about the series and how you can share your own story here! A couple of weeks ago, I was sick. It wasn’t awful, horrible, wish-I-would-die-instead sick, but it was miserable. I …

Marriage

Beyond the vows

By Stacey A. Shannon on Saturday, February 9, 2019

I’m so excited to introduce a new series from Families with Grace called “Beyond the vows.” We’ll be taking a look at marriage in real life and in real situations that go, well, beyond the vows! The background storyI have often thought about the vows my husband and I exchanged on our wedding day way back in …

Gift Ideas

25+ Valentine’s gifts for kids under $20 from Amazon Prime

By Stacey A. Shannon on Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Valentine’s gifts kids will love that don’t include candy or toys! Affiliate links are used in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase via my link, I receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services I use and love. It helps support my …

Month: February 2019