Family Fun

Staycations Offer Family Fun!

It's no secret my family has been through rough financial times the past several years. Going on vacation has been something we've only dreamed of during our hardship, and this summer will be no different. As much as we'd love to jet the family off to DisneyWorld it's just not in the 2013 budget.

So when my dear friend, Karen, of Family Travels on a Budget started a Staycation business, I was so excited! Since I know many of you are also going through tough financial times, I thought it would be ...

Published in Family Fun, Guest Post, Traveling
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A Letter to My Future Son-in-Law

by Rosann Cunningham

I know how crazy this sounds. My daughter is only 8 years old, yet here I am writing a letter to her future spouse.

See, the thing is, my husband and I have a nightly routine with our daughters where we pray for them out loud before tucking them into bed. I've recently felt very called to pray for whoever the young boy is out there, that will one day marry my daughter.

So I pray for things like- a good home life as he grows up, a family upbringing as an active believer, a good father who will teach ...

Published in Faith, Family Fun, Motherhood, Parenting, Prayer, Writing
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Celebrate Her Birthday With an Art Party

by Rosann Cunningham

My husband and I are trying to get to the point where our children aren't expecting some huge birthday party every year. After all, I never had birthday parties and neither did he. It shouldn't be a requirement should it? Planning a birthday party is not only time consuming but costly too. And when you give in and throw a party for one child, you inevitably become obligated to do the same for all other children.

So when the topic arose of how we'd help our daughter celebrate her 8th birthday, I immediately suggested that instead of having a party ...

Published in Family Fun, Parenting
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What Motherhood Means to Me

by Rosann Cunningham

Motherhood is the most precious gift the Lord has blessed me with. Even when I'm feeling tired and weary, I know in my heart my precious children were hand picked by God to be a part of my world.

He orchestrated our family to be together, blessing each others lives with smiles, laughter, kindness, and compassion. And more! We aren't a perfect family though. We each have our faults and quirks that grate on one another's nerves.

My oldest daughter can screech so loud it actually hurts my ears. As with the sound of nails on a ...

Published in Family Fun, Homemaking, Motherhood, Parenting, Writing
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50 Ways to Help Put a Smile on Your Child’s Face

by Rosann Cunningham

When I look at my children I'm instantly reminded of what a gift they are. I know my job is to parent them, not be friends with them, but honestly I don't see anything wrong with having fun with my kids.

I love to see them smile and if I can help put that smile on their face, all the better!

Life is short. We should make the time we have special for and with the people we love. Sometimes life gets busy though and it's hard to find creative ways to create giggles or memories.

Hopefully ...

Published in Family Fun, Motherhood, Parenting
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A Little Bit of Sleep Goes a Long Way

by Rosann Cunningham

Sleep.

Glorious sleep. A little bit of sleep goes a long way, doesn't it?

This morning I slept in. Well, if you can consider 8am sleeping in. For me, it was three extra hours of glorious, awesome, peaceful sleep.

I really needed it and truth be told, I could use a nap while I'm typing these very words. I've been in such deprivation of lengthy, uninterrupted sleep for months. It's really taken a toll on this mama who thrives best on 8 hours of sleep each night.

Sleep can make such a difference in our emotional and ...

Published in Faith, Family Fun, Health & Fitness, Marriage, Motherhood, Prayer, Writing
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When God Inspires a Child to Raise Her Hands in Worship

by Rosann Cunningham

The other night the most amazing thing happened. I'm still in awe of it.

My husband and I usually put our daughters to bed at the same time. He puts one to bed. I put the other to bed. Each night we alternate.

This particular night, he was out of town for work. I had to put the girls to bed on my own and decided we would have a group bedtime routine rather than individual.

Normally I would read their individual devotions to them, but since they're three years apart in age and their devotions are ...

Published in Faith, Family Fun, Motherhood, Parenting
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Spring Forward: Celebrating More Daylight Hours With Our Children

by Rosann Cunningham

It's almost time to Spring forward! One hour, that is.

I love this time of year when daylight savings arrives and the days gradually get longer. I seem to have more energy with more daylight hours. Don't you?

An added bonus is that more daylight hours and warmer temperatures means this mama gets to enjoy more opportunities for outdoor jogging! Woo Hoo!

Of course there are a few downsides to springing ahead. Longer days mean it's harder to get my kiddos to sleep at night, with all that day light shining through their windows. As a result, ...

Published in Family Fun, Gardening, Health & Fitness, Motherhood
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Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Family Fun

by Rosann Cunningham

The first quarter of the year is always a bit tight for us, financially.

Between paying off Christmas debt, setting money aside for our Anniversary (we just celebrated 11 years!), and planning for the upcoming tax season, we find ourselves trying to make our every dime stretch to the max.

So with Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, this year we are sort of viewing it as just another Hallmark holiday from an expense standpoint.

Of course, my daughter will be taking Valentine treats in to her class for their Valentine's Day party, but beyond that we aren't pouring much money into ...

Published in Family Fun, Marriage, Motherhood
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The Best of Christian SuperMom 2012

by Rosann Cunningham

Every year I like to take the week between Christmas and the New Year to reflect on (and celebrate) the events of the year past and say a prayer for the year to come. I encourage you to do the same. It's an awesome exercise in giving praise to the One who made each day possible.