everyday learning Archives - This Pilgrim Life

There is something wonderful and unique about splashing around among the gentle rapids of a river or a creek that you just don't get in a pool or water park. Understandably, though, taking young kids to wild water can be intimidating and raise a few common concerns. Keep reading to find why the effort is worth it, and how to keep everyone safe!

Exploring Wild Water with Kids :: Tips & Safety

Audiobooks are a fantastic way to enjoy books as a family! Check out this list of favorite audiobooks for the whole family, as well as tips on how to get them and when to listen!

Huge List of Favorite Audiobooks for the Whole Family

Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean our easy opportunities to teach our kids about God are gone too. New Years is low-hanging fruit to talk to our kids about some of the most important aspects of the gospel. Here are five simple ways we can use New Years to have natural, truth-filled, conversations with our kids.

5 Ways to Use New Year’s to Teach Kids About the Gospel

Channel your kids' enthusiasm to give (and receive!) gifts to discussions about God's goodness and His delight in giving His children good gifts. To help you get started, here are three verses we often use to teach our children about the generous and supreme giving nature of God.

3 Ways to Use Gift Giving to Teach Your Kids About God

Focusing on the good things in life can be one of the best ways to stay positive and grateful! I love stopping to think about what is making life easier, tastier, prettier, and funner! This is my current list...

What I’m Loving :: Edition 13

Pilgrim's Progress has been a classic for hundreds of years for good reason, but... it can be a little difficult to get through at first, especially if you are reading it as a family. I'm giving you five ways to "read" one of the best books ever written-- picture book, kids' version, movie, and more!

Five Ways to “Read” One of the Best Books Ever… And Why You Should

This year I'm setting a goal to read a lot more! This is my reading list for 2019-- books for myself and for my kids.

My Reading List for 2019

We are a homeschooling family with five kids eight and under! See what we are using this year for homeschool curriculum in third grade, first grade, and preschool. Plus, get free printables to help you keep your homeschool days organized and on track!

Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Third Grade, First Grade, & Preschool

Celebrate the Reformation and the end of the Dark Ages with a fun Reformation Day party! We had a great time with friends, fun activities, and yummy food!

Reformation Day Party

Teaching your kids to cook is a great goal, but actually getting your kids in the kitchen can be overwhelming and you wonder where to even start! Here are five practical ways to get your kids involved (and learning) in making meals in your home.

5 Ways to Get Your Kids in the Kitchen (and NOT Lose Your Mind!), Plus An Easy Recipe for Crustless Chicken Pot Pie!

Life can be crazy and so very full. Focusing on what is making life more lovely is a great habit! Here is what is making our lives easier, tastier, prettier, and funner.

What I’m Loving :: Edition 11

What We Are Reading :: Sagas, Comedy, Hope, & Help