Happy August Reader! Can you believe we’re already flipping the calendar to August? (Speaking of calendars, see my PS below.) As summer winds down, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of your favorite downloads from the season — these were a hit for classrooms, homes, Sunday school, and everything in between: 🍉 Watermelon Fruit of the Spirit Craft If you've used these with your kids or students, I'd love to see how they turned out! 👀 Looking Ahead to AugustWith back-to-school season around the corner, August brings new themes like apples, backpacks, kindness, and goal-setting — all through hands-on, creative crafts. Here’s what people are loving right now as they get ready for a fresh start: 🎒 Backpack Back-to-School Craft These work great in the classroom, at home, or as quiet time activities to help ease the transition from summer to structure. 📸 Share Your Craft MomentsAre you already diving into back-to-school printables? I’d love to see! Here’s to squeezing out the last drops of summer joy while getting ready for a fresh fall season. Talk soon, |
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Hello Reader!As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, September reminds us that each new season brings a chance to start fresh. 🍂 That makes it the perfect time to talk about forgiveness—both receiving it and extending it. Just like God offers us grace, we can teach kids how powerful it is to forgive and let go. On Frugal Coupon Living, we’ve pulled together creative, hands-on ways to teach forgiveness that make this heart lesson stick. From Bible-based crafts to thoughtful...
Hello Reader - Grandparents’ Day (September 7th) is almost here—a perfect time to celebrate the people who have poured love, wisdom, and faith into our families. This year, why not help kids create something extra meaningful that grandparents will cherish for years to come? Instead of store-bought cards, these hands-on projects encourage kids to express their gratitude in creative, personal ways. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or Sunday school leader, these crafts make Grandparents’ Day...
Hi Reader, I don’t usually share personal stories like this in emails, but as August wraps up, I wanted to pause and bring you behind the scenes of a big shift in our life—one I’m still wrapping my head around. Five years ago, we bought our “forever” home just outside of Washington, D.C. We added a tire swing, a trampoline, a basketball hoop—everything to make it feel like home for our five kids. I’d watch them out the window, running through the woods and playing in the yard, and dream about...