Beyond birthday parties, anniversaries, holidays, and holy days,
there is the every day. And while the loss of the first tooth or
the first day of school may seem like normal, ordinary occurrences,
these authors show that even "just because" events are enough
reason to celebrate the One who gives us life each day.
There is spirituality behind all celebration. With more than 200
inventive ideas plus Christian inspiration, brief reflections, and
biblical examples of everyday celebrations, the authors give
concrete, practical, and tangible ways to bring that spirituality
into everyday. Readers will be encouraged to create their own
family traditions and bring faith to life by making home a place
where Christ, family, and friendships can be celebrated openly and
often-because life doesn't have to be ordinary.
"These girls have done it again-created the ultimate resource
with all the inspiration and practical help you need to be a fun,
creative, memory-making mom!-Jill Savage, executive director,
Hearts at Home
Easy, affordable ways to make and keep your favorite
memories.
Homespun Memories for the Heart offers more than 200 inventive
ideas and examples to help you make unforgettable moments, from
growing sunflower playhouses to creating alphabet prayers and
garden parties. You'll find:
- inventive gift ideas
- mouth-watering recipes people will want to gather around
- creative ways to observe holidays
- imaginative crafts for snow days and sleepovers
Plus, learn how to celebrate "just because" events like rainy days,
road trips, bedtime, and book-reading-because even ordinary moments
are enough reason to celebrate.
"This book's a great help to moms like me who struggle to keep up
with children who want to make a pile of crafts and memories for
every holiday. I find so many great ideas from these creative
ladies!"--Christine Dente, singer/songwriter, Out of the Grey
"Homespun Memories for the Heart shows us how to follow through on
all of our best intentions and deepest desires as mothers."--Lisa
Whelchel, best-selling author, Creative Correction
"These women know how to turn little things into big memories. This
book gives doable, easy-to-use plans every mother and grandmother
needs!"--Susan Alexander Yates, author, And Then I Had Kids
Karen Ehman, Kelly Hovermale, and Trish Smith started Homespun Gifts from the Heart workshops four years ago for churches and women's groups, including MOPS. Collectively, they've taught in public schools as well as homeschooled; contributed to magazines; won sewing, quilting, and cooking awards; counseled youth; taught Bible school; coached cheerleaders; created women's events-and sometimes all in the same day. They all live in Michigan.