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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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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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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!…

Shipwrecked VBS Snack Ideas

January 26, 2018 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Ahoy, mateys! Word on the deep seas is that Group has officially released their 2018 Vacation Bible School theme, and we’re all really going to be feeling the motion of the ocean as we weather life’s storms and come upon a desert island and learn that God is always with is, even through the toughest waters. It’s all happening in Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus, coming Summer of 2018!

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Growing our Family: How Clearblue® is Helping Us Plan for the Future

January 11, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Thank you Clearblue® for sponsoring this post. The new Clearblue® Connected Ovulation Test System is now available at major retailers across the U.S. such as Walmart, Target, Amazon and Meijer. Visit a store near you to try it!

Things are finally starting to settle down a little bit here in the Tucker house. November was quite a whirlwind as we were busy putting the finishing touches on our brand new home that was being built, packing up all of our belongings to move, and hosting my family in our new abode just 2 days after we moved in. Whew, I get a little dizzy all over again just thinking about all of those things again! It’s definitely good to finally be settling down a bit, that’s for sure.

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I’m Gearing Up for Carter’s Semi-Annual Big Baby Sale! + Sweepstakes!

September 18, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Ever get good news that just makes you want to drop everything and do a big ‘ol happy dance? I’m currently dancing up a storm in my office right now, because Carter’s just dropped an announcement that their Semi-Annual Big Baby Sale is happening now…and that’s not all!

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The Cutest “1st Day of School” Outfits for Girls on Amazon!

July 29, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Will you be doing a little back to school shopping for a little girl this school year? If so, Amazon has some stinkin’ adorable school outfits at killer prices! I’ve always been about big bows, ruffle pants and applique shirts…so if that fits your style, you’re in the right place! Most of these are listed under $25, but often the pricing depends on the size you’re purchasing. Most of these boutique style outfits retail for much more than that in stores, so these are some great deals in my opinion!

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If You Knew, What Would You Do? Ending Domestic and Financial Abuse with Allstate Foundation Purple Purse

July 5, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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I’ll never forget those words. I’ll never forget where I was, or the feelings I felt when I got the news. I woke up early one Saturday morning to drive down to my hometown to visit with my family. Not long after I left, I decided to give a quick call to my dear friend Allie* to see if she would be in the area later that afternoon. I had been carrying around a secret from her for about 10 weeks, and I was SO ready to break the news to her that I was going to become a mother. Growing up together, we always talked and daydreamed about the day that we would become mothers. We’d laugh and smile imagining what our children would be like, and how we’d be in big trouble if their personalities were anything like ours. I had been waiting for this moment for so long, and I just knew she was going to flip when I got to sit down and show her the ultrasound picture.

Only, the way that I had envisioned telling her that news never came to fruition. Instead, my words were stopped cold in their tracks when I called to speak to her that morning. Instead of hearing Allie’s sweet voice on the other end of the phone, I heard the tremble behind her mother’s voice as she told me that Allie was laying right beside her in a hospital bed – alive, but badly beaten.

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The Cutest Name Labels for Back to School from Stuck On You!

July 3, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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There are just 4 weeks left of summer before all of the kids that live in my area start shopping for school supplies and zipping up their brand new backpacks to head off to their first day of school. Can you believe that?! I mean, didn’t summer just start? It truly feels like school begins earlier and earlier every year!

When I was still in school, I would count down the days to when school started back. I absolutely adored school. For me, summer was fun for about 2 weeks, and then I longed to be close to all of my friends again and in an organized setting with a structured routine. I’d nearly squeal with joy when the school board released the shopping lists for my school. I’d very meticulously pick out the perfect (and cutest) school supplies and rearrange the contents of my backpack multiple times in preparation for the 1st day back. I would see to it that all of my items had my name written on them, and then I’d do the same thing for all of my little brother’s school supplies, too!

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Sport Snack Ideas: Game On VBS

June 24, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Earlier this month, Lifeway announced in a live video broadcast on Facebook the BRAND NEW theme for Vacation Bible School 2018. Are you ready for it? Grab those foam fingers and megaphones, because you’re going to want to holler and cheer as kids will be gearing up for life’s big game in: Game On!

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