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Even MORE Shipwrecked VBS Decor Ideas

March 23, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Summer 2018 is getting closer, and churches all over the country are gearing up for an exciting summer filled with Vacation Bible School activities! One of the most popular VBS themes for 2017 was Maker Fun Factory by Group, and this year the VBS masterminds have been setting sail and putting together a curriculum that will help spread the Gospel through the message that God is always with us, even through the toughest storms we may face in life.

This year, we’re putting our goggles on and getting ready to make a splash with Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus!

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Even MORE Game On VBS Decor Ideas!

March 23, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Summer 2018 is getting closer, and churches all over the country are gearing up for an exciting summer filled with Vacation Bible School activities! One of the most popular VBS themes for 2017 was Galactic Starveyors by Lifeway, where kids learned that God is the maker of the entire universe and everything within it, even the things that can’t be seen with a telescope! And while seeing all of the giant stars and planets in the sky may make all of us feel really small, God loves each and every one of us individually and wants a personal relationship with us. Isn’t that amazing!? If you got to participate in Galactic Starveyors last year, I’m sure it definitely made an impact on your life. I know it did mine!

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How I’m Loving the Air I’m In as a Sensitive Sniffer + GIVEAWAY!

March 21, 2018 by Laura Tucker 29 Comments

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Ah, the joys of pregnancy. The morning sickness, the ever-expanding waistline, the random food aversions and cravings, and the unusual superhuman power to be able to smell things from what seems like a mile away. Pregnancy can be so strange, can’t it? I mean, WHY do I have to have such a sensitive nose to things that would’ve normally never bothered me? And WHY do I want to eat nothing but nachos and macaroni and cheese all the time? I’m slowly accepting that there are just some things in life that I’ll never understand, but over the last few days I’ve been rejoicing over one product in particular that has made me much more comfortable in my own home, and it’s been such a breath of fresh air!

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St. Patrick’s Day Jell-O Ice Cream Cups

March 14, 2018 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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If you’ve been making Jello according to the package instructions your whole life, I feel like I must let you in on this little secret to make it SO. MUCH. BETTER. I mean, regular Jello is cool and all. It has it’s place, but when you transform it with a few scoops of ice cream, it’s a total game changer! This version is creamy and delicious, and tastes like an absolute dream! It can be made using any flavor of Jello you choose, but with St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, I thought it’d be fun to turn this into a fun little leprechaun treat for my daughter and I to share together!

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The Evolution of my Shower Routine (And Why It’s SO Much Better!)

March 2, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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There was a time in my life where my shower routine was anything but “routine.” I showered at whatever time of day I pleased, and I stayed in the warmness of those steamy tub walls for as long as I wanted to. There was even a point in my life where I was sometimes able to take relaxing bubble baths to help me rest and unwind after a long, hard day. I could listen to music while I soaked and tuned out all of the stresses of the world for as long as I was in the bath, and it was absolutely blissful! At that point in my life, not only was my shower routine one of obvious necessity for cleanliness, but it was also a form of sacred “me time” that I was in complete control over. Man, those were the days!

Since becoming a mom, those days have long sailed away. I’ve become completely aware that I likely won’t have such an extravagant shower routine again until all of my children have left the nest, but in so many ways I can’t help but think that my new shower routine is actually much better than it was all of those years ago! Do I get to take lengthy showers whenever I feel like it? Absolutely not. Do I have uninterrupted time to bathe without a little one poking their head in the curtain to ask me a hundred questions? Not a chance. Do I get to rest and relax in a hot bubble bath and tune out the world? Only in my dreams!

But yet, even on the days where my shower time is hurried and interrupted, I still am able to give myself a bit of “me time” before moving on to the new things in my life that truly matter the most!

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Non-Candy Easter Basket Filler Ideas for Toddler Girls

February 28, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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With all of this warm weather we’ve been having, I’m definitely ready for Spring to make it’s grand debut! Right now, everything outside is coated in that miserable yellow pollen, but I know that soon the bees will start buzzing and flowers will finally bloom! While Spring isn’t exactly my favorite season (tornado season kind of ruins it for me,) I absolutely LOVE all things Easter – especially out annual egg hunt every year!

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Healthy Easter Snack Crafts for Kids

February 17, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Now that all of my pink and read heart-shaped decorations have found their way back into the storage closet until February rolls around again next year, I’ve got all of my pretty pastels and Easter bunnies and chicks on deck, ready to make their debut pretty soon! While it’s no secret that my sweet tooth is the strongest bone in my body, I’m trying to be a bit more mindful during these sugar-coated holidays to present my little one with adorably cute options that aren’t loaded down with refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. I mean, you know ya girl is still going to indulge in a Cadbury Egg (or 4…they’re my absolute favorite seasonal candy) but everything in moderation, right?

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White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Madeleines

February 7, 2018 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Valentine’s Day is one week away, and I can’t even believe it! Some days I feel like this year is going by pretty fast already, but then I remember that I’m pregnant and most days time feels like it’s actually going at a super slow crawl. The days go slow, but the years go by fast don’t they? 😉

As a family, we don’t typically do anything special on Valentine’s Day, but that definitely doesn’t mean I don’t eat my fair share of chocolate candies, cakes, and all sorts of sweets to celebrate the day!

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Polar Blast VBS Decor Ideas

February 1, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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It’s time to bundle up and strap on those snow boots, because this summer is going to be SUPER chill with the kickoff of Polar Blast Weekend VBS happening at churches all across the country!

Children have the opportunity to discover just how cool Jesus’ love truly is, while having a (snow)ball of a time jumping into fun games, cool crafts and magical music they’re sure to remember for years! You can catch a quick preview of the Polar Blast excitement in the hype video posted below!…

Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids

January 27, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, everyone’s Pinterest feed has been filling up with the sweetest pink, red and heart shaped confections tempting their taste buds with all of their sugary sweet goodness. It’s really easy to fill up on the sweet stuff during this lovey dovey day – I mean, it IS a day dedicated to celebrating our sweeties, am I right?!

But perhaps you’re currently on the hunt for some fun Valentine treats that don’t dabble in sugar, or maybe you’re hanging on to those New Year’s resolutions and you’re looking for some fun and festive alternatives to chocolate covered candies and sweets!

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Laura Tucker

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Affiliate links are included throughout this post. All opinions expressed in Even MORE Game On VBS Decor Ideas are completely my own.

This post has been sponsored by Febreze ONE and its advertisers. Compensation was provided for this post, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

The post has been sponsored by Ivory Soap and its advertisers. All opinions expressed within this post are 100% my own.

ffiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no post to you. Complimentary product was provided by Real Shades. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. I love sharing about VBS and all of the fun finds I come across to help make your VBS planning a real success!

Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

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