Wonderful Gifts for Grandparents

It’s not always easy to choose the “perfect” gift for grandparents for a birthday, Grandparents Day, Christmas, or other special occasions. But a friend’s son and his wife did just that when  ... read more.

7 Prayers for Children & Grandchildren

-by Mary May Larmoyeux– With so much turmoil in the world, do you ever ask yourself, “How can I pray for children and grandchildren?” I sure do. And it seems like I ask that question more and more these days. For...read more. 

My Mother is with Me

Whenever Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of the priceless role of a mom. And once again I think about my own mother, and how much she still means to me. How I wish I could see her just one more time and tell her face-to-face, “I ... read more.

Why Jesus?

 “Control –Z,” that’s a keyboard shortcut used to undo the last action. And wouldn’t it be nice if we had an “undo” button in life, a “Control –Z” that would let us start over?
Imagine a button you could press  ... read more.

Let's Make Resurrection Rolls

 - by Mary May Lamoyeux - Not too long ago two of my grandkids and I baked some Resurrection Rolls. They are not only easy to make, but also delicious!

As the kids and I made the Easter treats, the hollow ... read more.

Easter Bunny Cake

–Mary May Larmoyeux–I hope you will be with family and friends on Easter Sunday and that you’ll enjoy some family traditions. Perhaps you’ll have an egg hunt for the kids or savor a holiday feast with loved ones. But have you ever made an Easter bunny cake? ... read more.

Birdhouse time

A few years ago, Pops and I gave our grandkids birdhouses (one for each of their families). Although we thought that the kids would like them, we were surprised ... read more.

Need Help?

Recently my husband and I were reading a daily devotional together. The words by Charles Spurgeon seemed to jump off the page: “Where do I gather my might? My help comes from heaven’s hills. ... read more.

Conference on Christian Grandparenting

Grandparents matter, not only to individual families, but also to future generations. That’s why Legacy Coalition* (no relationship to Legacy Connection) began a national conference ... read more.

Daffodil Crafts and More

The daffodils will soon bloom in Arkansas, and it’s time for the 43rd Annual Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival  (22300 Highway 113, Bigelow, AR). ... read more.

10 Secrets for Lifetime Love

Years ago, when my parents were celebrating their golden anniversary, I asked them for their marriage advice. What was their secret to lifetime love?

Dad said ... read more.

Make a Blessing Book for Valentine's Day

Years ago my friend Suzanne told me about making a blessing book for her husband. In it she jotted down why she was grateful for him and included some fun pictures. So, following Suzanne’s lead ... read more.

How Can I Trust God

Do you sometimes feel disappointed in life? Maybe you even ask yourself, “Can I really trust God?” Perhaps such thoughts crossed your mind when it didn’t seem like God answered your prayers. Or maybe you received bad news at work or ... read more. 

Choosing a Bible Verse for 2021

More than twenty years ago, a friend encouraged me to choose a Bible verse for the new year. I took that advice, and am so glad I did!
In 2020 I selected two verses—Psalm ... read more.

That First Christmas Morning

Christmas is almost here. Imagine that morning thousands of years ago when Jesus took His first breath. What were the colors of the sky? Picture the animals surrounding Jesus … the smells and sounds. And... read more.

How to Make a Salt Dough Nativity

A very long time ago I bought a handmade ceramic Nativity set. Every year when I unpack it, it feels like an old friend who has come back home.

... But one of my favorite Nativity sets is one my grandkids made years ago. You might want to make one for your family ... . read more.

Ways to Keep Your Focus on Christ This Christmas

-by Mary May Larmoyeux- As watch countless ads for Christmas gifts, do you ever wonder, Where is Christ in Christmas?

Here are some ideas to help keep your focus on the real meaning of Christmas     ... read more.

Good News about New Grandparenting Book

Good news about my new book, One-of-a-Kind Grandparent Connection: Building a Legacy with Your Grandchild! You can now purchase it from bookstores, as well as from  Amazon. If your ... read more.

 

Thanksgiving Placemats

As Thanksgiving approaches, you might want to make some special placemats for the family, ones designed to express gratitude for those you love. For example, if a new baby or grandchild... read more.

10 Thanksgiving Ideas

by Mary May Larmoyeux- Thanksgiving will soon arrive. Here are some ideas that could help the kids (and everyone in the family) be more grateful in this season of thanks ... read more.

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