Holiday

Times like these, ones in which we feel out of control, have the power to transform us. What feels like breaking may actually be exactly what is needed to move forward and to grow. Times like these cause us to step back and re-evaluate what really matters.

I don't know what his life situation is that he is trying to sell all these items on the side of the road. I don't know if he had to pry these toys from his children's hands and walk out the door as they cried. I don't know if he's selling his only can of shaving cream so he can buy food. I don't know if he has any support or help to make it through whatever crisis he may be experiencing.

Many parents have children who are feeling the effects of isolation. Use this list to bring joy and hope into Easter as you teach them bigger life lessons about love and sacrifice. 

In the end, I learned that one month was never meant to cover a whole year's worth of cultural pride. It was a moment to be recharged, reinvigorated, and inspired to pursue ongoing cultural investigation and activity.

Here are some fun holiday craft ideas for your toddler that you probably already have all the supplies for.

Here are several out-of-the-box songs that might not make your typical top ten list, but they're amazing all the same and can be perfect additions to your favorite holiday activity. 

I will never forget the laugh we all had a few years ago as our oldest son discovered his codename was "Sugar Plum."