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Easter Books for your Kids

2/28/2024

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Like Christmas, the story of Easter is one to be told. Easter is the story of our hope in the death and resurrection of Jesus. From the cross to the grave, Jesus stands in our place, bears our sin, endures our punishment, and steps into life.  And, he does all of this because he loves us.

When our kids were little, we looked for books that helped us share the story of Easter in a way they could understand. Each year we would take these books off the bookshelf and read them throughout the Easter season. Three of our favorites include; The Legend of the Easter Egg, Amon's Adventure (part of the Jotham's Journey series that we love), and The Parable of the Lily.


Reading to kids is an important part of their development. Being able to share with them the story of Easter allows us to share our faith and talk about Jesus, God, and the amazing gift of hope that they give. Below we have collected a few of our favorite Easter storybooks for kids. We have provide a cover image, a summary of each book, and links for purchase.

If you find yourself interested in one or more of the titles below, you can order them directly for this page. Simply click on the cover image or button link with the description. These affiliate links connect you with Amazon for safe and secure ordering. As Amazon Associates, we receive a small percentage of your purchase. And don't worry, the price you pay is the price Amazon shares. There are no additional costs of hidden fees.

So take a few minutes to read about a few of our favorite Easter books for kids.
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Also available on Kindle.

The Donkey Who Carried A King

The Donkey Who Carried A King, by R.C. Sproul.
The Donkey Who Carried a King offers a unique perspective on the events of Jesus’ Passion Week and calls all believers, both young and old, to follow in the footsteps of the Suffering Servant for the glory of God. Jesus was willing to leave the glories of heaven to suffer and die in this world on our behalf, so we should serve Him with all our hearts.
For ages: 3-8 years old
Reading Level: 3rd to 7th grade
​Page Count: 38 pages
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Also available on Kindle.

The Garden the Curtain and the cross

The Garden the Curtain and The Cross, by ​Carl Laferton.
​This beautiful Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. It is a gospel presentation that focuses on the significance of the temple curtain. God said “because of your sin you can’t come in”, but the moment the curtain tore in two, everything changed. Children will learn why Jesus died and rose again and why that’s the best news ever.
For ages: 2-6 years old
Reading Level: Preschool and Up
​Page Count: 32 pages
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Peter's First Easter

Peter's First Easter, by Walter Wangerin.
Jesus has forgiven me. Three times I hurt him, and he took the hurt, and he went down to death with it. When he rose from the dead, the hurt was gone. And when I was so sorry for what I did, he came and loved me three times back again -- and now I have so much of his love that I can love you just like Jesus! Forgiveness! We are both forgiven! With simple, poignant prose, renowned storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shows us the wonder of God's forgiveness through Peter's earthly relationship with Jesus. ​
​For ages: 4-9 years old
Reading Level: 2nd to 3rd grade
​Page Count: 48 pages
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The Parable of the Lily

The Parable of the Lily, by Liz Curtis Higgs.
Maggie, the farmer’s daughter, can’t wait to unwrap her gift that arrived in the mail. But her delight turns to disappointment when she doesn’t receive a toy or a doll or a game. Instead, she’s gifted a plant bulb. After forgetting to water the plant, Maggie gets frustrated and tosses the bulb outside—where something amazing happens on Easter morning!​
​For ages: 2-7 years old
Reading Level: 2nd to 3rd grade
​Page Count: 34 pages
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The Legend of the Easter Egg

The Legend of the Easter Egg, by Lori Walburg.
One April morning, a boy and his sister go outside to gather eggs. "Let's pretend we're hunting Easter eggs!" Lucy says. "What are Easter eggs?" Thomas wonders. In The Legend of the Easter Egg, young Thomas learns the deeper meaning behind Easter eggs and the Easter story itself. When his older sister Lucy falls sick, Thomas goes to stay with John and Mary Sonneman at their candy store. But all the candy he could desire does not cure Thomas's aching heart. Only when Mary Sonneman shares with him the story of Easter does he understand the hope he has
​For ages: 4-7 years old
Reading Level: Preschool to 2nd grade
​Page Count: 32 pages
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Amon's Adventure

Amon's Adventure, by Arnold Ytreeide.
Following in the footsteps of his widely popular Advent series--Jotham’s Journey, Bartholomew’s Passage, and Tabitha’s Travels--well-known author Arnold Ytreeide presents a captivating story to take families through the season of Lent, culminating on Easter Sunday.
​For ages: 5-10 years old
Reading Level: 4th to 6th grade
​Page Count: 192 pages
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The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story

The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story, by Mike Berenstain and Jan Berenstain.
Join the Berenstain Bears as they explore the true meaning of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus. Children will discover ways to implement traditional religious values and share God’s goodness in Zonderkidz The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series of books.
For ages: 2-5 years old
Reading Level: Preschool to 2nd grade
​Page Count: 32 pages
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The Berenstain Bears' Easter Sunday

The Berenstain Bears' Easter Sunday, by Mike Berenstain.
Join the Berenstain Bears as they explore the real reason of Easter and learn about Jesus’s death and resurrection. Children will discover the joy in sharing God’s goodness in Zonderkidz The Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ series.
For ages: 1-5 years old
Reading Level: Preschool to 2nd grade
​​Page Count: 24 pages
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With Easter only a month away, don't wait, take the time to share the story of Easter and Jesus' gift with your kiddos. Our kids might be all grown up, but we'll be sharing Easter with our grandkids. Yes, a new generation will hear about Jesus and his gift of hope!

Are you familiar with any of the books we have recommended? What are your favorite titles? Take a minute and share in the comments about your favorite Easter book(s) for kids!

Happy Easter!

​- jay & amy

LOOKING FOR MORE EASTER IDEAS?
Check out Monday's family blog post, Easter Ideas for the Family. It's not too late to set aside some time with your family to prepare and celebrate the Easter season.  
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Easter Ideas for the Family

2/26/2024

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Easter is just around the corner, and like Christmas, it's a pretty special time for the Higham family. So we're getting ready by gathering together some of our favorite family resources, activities, snacks, vlogs, and fun.

And we're kicking things off with three Easter activities that are fun for the whole family. Take a few minutes to discover Resurrections Eggs, Holy Week and Easter Ideas from Focus on the Family, and the "You've been Egged" neighborhood activity.

Then be sure to check in for more Easter ideas, resources, and fun for you and your family! It's going to be a great Easter!


Resurrection Eggs

We are big fans of Resurrections Eggs. We have used them with our kids, and in our kids ministry for years. Resurrection Eggs helps you tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. Each plastic egg contains a small item that helps tell part of the story. The storybook leads you and your kids through the story from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday!

Resurrection Eggs is great to use as a Holy Week Family Devotion, opening one egg at a time and reading the corresponding page from the story book. You can also save the eggs for Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. Gather the kids together around the table or on the floor and have a time of sharing God's "Good News!" Or invite some neighborhood kids over and and share the story with them. It's a great way to tell the story of Jesus' love and sacrifice!

Check out Resurrection Eggs for Easter!
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Celebrate Holy Week

​A number of years ago, Focus on the Family published an article that shared some simple, but fun ideas for celebrating Holy Week as a family. With age appropriate helps, you can set aside some time to remember and reflect on Jesus and his sacrifice throughout the week. We've tried to locate the resources mentioned in the post, and have listed them below.

Holy Week and Easter Activities for the Whole Family
Here is the article posted on Focus on the Family! Holy Week & Easter Activities

Walking Through Holy Week
Bring the Easter story to life for your kids with eight days of Christ-centered activities. Created by Focus on the Family magazine, this activity kit includes craft ideas, recipes, puzzles, object lessons and much more. Walking Through Holy Week
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You've Been Egged

It's not what you might be thinking. Growing up, if you were going to "egg" someone, it meant that you we're picking up a dozen raw eggs, and throwing them at someone or some thing. That's not what this is. This is about blessing someone with some Easter fun.

This is a really fun activity that your kids might really get excited about. The short of it is this, you plan a egg hunt for a neighbor with kids. You hide the eggs on the front lawn, around the back yard, or somewhere where the kids can hunt and find the eggs.

Easy to put together and really fun to do, click on the link below to visit Pinterest, and a ton of posts with details and a free, downloadable printables of the EGGED activity that you can use.
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We have more Easter fun coming in the next couple of blog posts, so be sure to check back for some fresh content and material!

Happy Easter!

- jay & amy

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how often do you check their device history?

2/22/2024

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Do your kids have a smartphone?

In March of 2013, the Pew Internet & American Life Project, said that "78 percent of young people, ages 12 to 17, now have cellphones. Nearly half of those are smartphones, a share that's increasing steadily..." as reported by the Huff Post, Tech page, in the March 12 post titled, "Teenagers Increasingly Use Smartphones To Access The Web: Report" 

That was then.

According to PEW Research article posted on January 5th, 2024, "nearly all U.S. teens say they use the internet every day (96%). And the share of teens who report being online “almost constantly” has roughly doubled since 2014-2015 (24% vs. 46%)." (Teens and Internet, Device Access Fact Sheet, Pew Research Center.) 
From the PEW Research Center...
"Nearly all teens (95%) report having access to a smartphone, up from 73% in 2014-2015. Tablet accessibility has also experienced a 7 percentage point uptick during the same time frame. Access to other digital devices such as desktop or laptop computers, or gaming consoles has remained stable."
The capabilities of the smartphone are almost endless as manufacturers continue to discover new advancements in technology. With every release of a new phone, another huge step forward is taken. Like wise, mobile apps exist for just about everything. And if it doesn't exist now, it will tomorrow.

The smartphone is a great tool, when used wisely. But left to the natural devices of the teenage mind, the smartphone can be just a dangerous as an unmonitored computer. With powerful browsing capabilities and the internet access at their figure tips, you can search and view just about anything and everything on the web.


As parents, we should know what is on our child's phone. From the contacts in their address book, to the apps they've downloaded, to the sites they visit, we should be aware of everything and everywhere the phone goes. And just as we would check the browsing history on a desktop, we should be checking the browsing history on our kids smartphone.


As we work with students, parents, and families, we are often asked about cell phones and digital usage. Out of a concerned for how their kids use cell phones and devices, they're looking for suggestions. I shared with her these 4 thoughts.
1. Be The Law. As the parent, you have full freedom to inspect, confiscate, and control iPods and iPhones and their usage. Randomly take an iPod and inspect the history, cache, and memory of the device.
2. Have One Cloud for the Family. Try connecting all devices to one cloud account. When our kids were younger, all mobile devices were connected to one cloud. It was one account that we controlled. This made it possible to see what was downloaded on all devices so we could keep tabs on their activity.
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3. Download with Approval. Nothing gets downloaded without parental permission. To help monitor that, you can set up to iPhone and iPad so that whatever is download from the App store downloads right to my devices. You can also set it up so that you have to approve the purchase or download of apps before they can be accessed. We always knew when something is being downloaded. Beyond that, our kids, knew that they had to ask permission before downloading anything.
4. Set the restrictions. In the settings menu there is a restrictions tab. You will find it under the general button. Here you can set the parameters for the device. It is password protected so you can set it up and your kids can't change it. You can disable the wifi, the safari browser, installing and deleting of apps, adjust content ratings, active location services, and manage the FaceTime and camera settings. If you haven't started using the restrictions feature, you need to.
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5. Check Their History Regularly. With your settings and perimeters in place, make a point to check your kids phone regularly. Using the settings within the phone you can view recent browsing history and searches, as well as searches on social media platforms.  You should also scroll through their social media feeds to see the content that the algorithms are gathering and showing. And don't forget their email, including Junk Mail and the Trash.

Also be aware of the photos in their photo albums. New phones/devices now include deleted and hidden folders that require password or fingerprint/facial recognition. It sounds intrusive, but it is easier than ever before to access content that is not safe for kids.


We would love to say that these practices were enough to keep our kids safe. For as easy as it is to find questionable content, it's just as easy for others to send it to your kids. We've learned that perimeters, guidelines, and restrictions only go so far. To help your kids navigate the digital world, you must work on having open communication and persistence. Talk openly and honestly with your kids. Stay current with software updates and privacy settings. Talk and learn from other parents.

​It's okay to be a proactive parent. Knowing what your kids are doing when they are on their mobile devices is important. Policing where they've been and where the go, is good. There's nothing wrong with checking up and knowing what their doing online. Because, whether you realize it or not, someone else probably is. But that is a topic for another time.

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What do you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Share what you do and how you handle the issue of smartphones and internet usage with your kids. Got a couple of good ideas, share them in the comments for others to read and use. And as always, thanks for reading!

​- jay & amy

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Do You Know the Apps On Your Kids Phone?

2/19/2024

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​If your teens are anything like our teens, or the millions across the nation, they're probably attached to their cell phones and/or whatever electronic device they have. In many ways cell phones and iPods and tablets are super helpful and can be great tools if used properly. But when not used properly, your child's device can potentially open the door to all sorts or questionable and dangerous possibilities.

Now we don't want to jump on the bandwagon of trashing technology and and condemning app developers for what they're creating. Instead, we want to offer parents a little help and insight that could help you be a little more aware of what your kids are able to do with their devices.


First, full disclosure. We decided to give our kids their cell phones between the ages of 12 and 13. We chose this time because this was when our kids participated in school and club sports or activities. They would either stay after school, or we would drop them off somewhere for practice. The phone was a way of communicating with us about pick up times or schedule changes. Each kid started with a used or refurbished device. Once they were working, and could afford paying for they own device, they were able to upgrade to a newer phone.
You also need to know, Jay, is a tech junkie. He sees technology as a tool to make life and work better, easier, more efficient. He dreams of having a smart house where he can control everything within the house from his iPad. Technology is a good thing.

However, as technology advances, so do the dangers. And too often, it's we parents who get left behind. Either we don't have the time, make the time, or don't know how to keep up with the ever advancing pace of updates and upgrades.

But as parents, it is super important that we are aware of what our kids are looking at, what they're doing, and to whom and how they are communicating on their devices. While the majority of apps on our devices are safe and relatively harmless, even the most innocent app can lead to dangerous usage. So the question is this, Do YOU know what apps are on your child's devices?

As parents, it is super important that we are aware of what your kids are looking at, what they're doing, and to whom and how they are communicating on their devices. 


Let me offer a few suggestions that we have implemented in our home.

1. Only You should have access to your app purchasing accounts.
If you are familiar with any app purchasing, you know you need an account that is linked to a credit card in order to purchase and download any app. In our house, there was one account for our app store and our kindle store, and Jay controlled it. Our kids did not have the password and could not purchase apps without parent approval. This simple step can eliminate many of the downloadable dangers run off the bat. In order for you child to download a desired app, they must come and ask you to do it. This leaves you in control of what's being downloaded.
2. Learn about the app in question before just downloading it.
It is incredibly prudent that you take the time to read about the app and what it does and what is has access to, BEFORE you download it. Try to understand what it is that the app is offering. Is it a game? Is it a game where others can play with your child via internet connections? Is it an educational app? Is it a video or movie app? Is it a music app? Does it stream internet content? Are there in-app purchase features? Does it require wifi to run? Does it use data and connect to the internet?

Also look to see what the app wants permission to access. Many apps ask to know your location, or link to content like your contacts, or send you notifications. Some apps will go as far as asking for a credit card to enable certain features or in app purchases. Some apps connect with other users and offer the experience multiple players. This can introduce your child to a world of possible contacts. And some apps gather information about you and/or your child and their device usage. This information can then be used in marketing and suggestive content. 

You need to know what the app will do before the download
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3. Be Okay Saying, "NO".
Not all apps are good for your kids. In fact, many apps have age requirements or restrictions. These app settings are there to help protect kids. However, it's not hard to get around or bypass some of these settings. Be okay saying, NO, to apps that have suggested age restrictions, or apps that you are not comfortable with. We did not allow our kids to use certain social media apps because of age restrictions and of content concerns.

We've also found it helpful to explain why we might say, NO, to a particular app. Remember, as parents, one of our jobs is to help our kids learn how to make wise and healthy decisions. Just saying, NO, doesn't teach our kids. It's just, No. But when we teach and disciple our kids by explaining our reasons for saying, NO, we plant seeds of discernment, trust, integrity, and accountability. Over time, and with consistent use, these seeds will grow our kids into fruitful young men and women.


4. Make random spot checks a practice.
Don't assume that your 'good' kid is always making 'good' decisions. Much can happen behind the closed doors of the internet. It is our practice to ask for our kids devices randomly and check their activity. Random is key as there are a number of actions that can be deleted from the device. We check their texting; their contacts, who they're texting, what are they texting about, and when they are texting. We check their browser history; where they're going, what they're seeing, and what they might be downloading from the internet. We check certain social apps to see what pictures and status updates are being posted, viewed, liked, and shared. We check what their friends and followers are saying, sharing, and liking. I also check their email folders to see what might be coming to their inbox.

​The other thing I check, is for personal accounts that they might have started and kept hidden. Whether it's with the App Store, an email, or a secret social media account, you have to be thorough and careful not to take what you don't see or don't know as good decision making. To assume that because you don't see it, means they aren't doing, could leave you with a little egg on your face when you discover they've been hiding stuff from you.
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With a little education and some diligent awareness, you can walk along side your child knowing you are doing your best to keep them safe.


Allowing your kids to use electronic devices can be a little scary and intimating, but it doesn't have to be. With a little education and some diligent awareness, you can walk along side your child knowing you are doing your best to keep them safe. And while there are a great number of topics relating to technology, social media, the digital world, and your child's devices that we could still talk about, (and maybe we will in future posts) we hope these thoughts help you begin to think about what your role as a parent looks like when it comes to  technology and how your children use their devices.

If the topic of technology and apps and device usages is something that strikes accord with you, let us know. One of the things we hoped to accomplish as we raised our five kids, was to teach them the value of being able to discern the dangers that come with a world that is shrinking faster and faster every day. As parents, we believed that we needed to understand the world around us; how it was changing and how it impacted our kids. 
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With all of this, you must also be able to talk with your kids about technology, the internet, social media, apps, streaming services, and the good and bad of all of it. Being able to have open communication with your kids, especially your pre-teens and teens, is super important. If you missed our post on cultivating communication with your kids, you can click the link below. It might be a helpful read.
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Don't be afraid to step into the digital world with your kids. Do your homework. Talk to parents who have already been there. Talk with your kids. Talk as parents to each other. Stay on the same page. Know your values. But be flexible as your kids grow.

We have shared a number of resources on this blog post that we have found helpful in navigating the digital world with kids. These books will give you insight, ideas, and hope as you guide your kids. You can purchase these book by clicking on the cover. These affiliate links will take you to Amazon, where you can safely and securely place your order. Life in the Higham House is an Amazon Associate. We receive a small percentage of the sale without any additional cost to you. This helps us as we share content like this blog post with you.  
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Thanks for reading

- jay & amy

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Family Game Night

2/15/2024

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So here's the dilemma, you want to have a classic family game night, but like us the age range between your kids is makes game night a bit tricky. At one point our kiddos ranged between age 6 to age 17. We love family game night, but what game (or games) work for all ages?

Monoply? Love the game, but for a lot time our youngest had to be on someone's "team" in order to play. Candyland? Another great game, but the older guys aren't into it anymore. Scrabble? Yes, another classic game, but our younger ones still have a hard time spelling competitive words. Life? One of our favorites, but again, a bit too old for the youngest.


So what does a family play?


We love family game night. There's nothing like gathering the whole crew around a table for an hour of game-time fun. The laughter and memories that are shared are precious. Even now, we look forward to playing games with our kids/young adults.

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It's not always easy coming up with a game that the entire family can play. Age ranges, interests, attention, there are a number of things to consider when thinking and suggesting a game. We get it. But over the years, we've been able gather a collection of games that work for every age of your family.

This list includes games for the entire family, and games by age and genre. Card games, board games, outdoor games, classic games; a collection of some of our favorite games. And it's growing. 


If you're looking for games for your next family game night, please be sure to visit our new Family Game Night storefront. Thanks to our partnership with Amazon, we are able to gather and share our favorite games with our readers. Our hope is to continue to grow this collection, adding more and more games that are family friendly and really fun to play. As we add games, we'll share a little review for each game, along with any tips or suggestions regarding the game.

Click on the link below to visit our Family Game Night storefront, where you can shop with Amazon. And remember, if you make a purchase using a link from our site, we receive a small percentage of the sale, at no additional cost to you. This helps us keep LifeintheHighamHouse.com up and running, so thank you for trusting us.
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Say I Love You More

2/12/2024

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Over the years, 27+ years of marriage plus a year of dating and a year of engagement, we have said, I Love You, thousands upon thousands of times. At the start of the day. At the end of the day. After something really good happened. In the midst of something bad happening. Saying, I love you, is one of the most comforting and reassuring ways to remind your spouse of how you feel. But for all the times we have said those three words to each other, we are learning, that it’s just not enough. We need to say, I love you, MORE!
​It’s true, we say these words, a lot. But sometimes we need to hear these words more. The problems come when we find ourselves becoming too complacent or comfortable and we forget to say, I love you.

So with Valentine’s Day coming, this is a perfect time to remind ourselves to say, I love you. We have a few thoughts for why you should say, I love you, more.
​It Feels Good.
It’s Comforting and Reassuring. 
It Unites You.
It Fuels Your Soul.
It Fills Your Love Tank.
It Sparks the Romantic Fire.
It Strengthens Through Tough Times.
It Makes the Good Times Better.
It Makes the Really Good Times Great.
It Forgives.
It Shows Grace.
It Helps You Look Forward to the What’s Next.
For most of us, we could do better at saying, I love you, more often. We know we don’t say it enough, and should definitely say it more.

​As we kick off this new week, let’s do better together, and try saying, I love you, to your spouse a little more. Here are a few ideas to try.
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Say I love you when you first wake up.
Say I love you as you leave the house for the day.
Leave an, I love you, note someplace your spouse will find it.
Send a text message half way through the day that say’s, I love you.
Say, I love you, as soon as you get home after work.
Say, I love you, as you go to bed.
It might sound simple, or like a no brainer, but think about it, how often do you say, I love you? Try it this week. Say, I love you as suggested above, and see if it changes anything about your relationship. We think it will.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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