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Holidays For Military Families

The holiday season brings a blend of joy and challenges for military families. From finding ways to stay connected with loved ones far away to creating new traditions in ever-changing environments, there are countless ways to make holidays memorable. Here, I offer advice, creative ideas, and personal experiences to help you navigate the holiday season with warmth and togetherness. Let’s make each celebration a cherished memory, no matter where military life takes us.

Beth Runkle
Jan 13th, 2021
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Holidays For Military Families

Decorations to focus on the love of Christ

This post encourages families to make their Valentine decorations Christ centered so that everyone who enters their home sees their love for Jesus. The author shares a simple tradition of creating heart garlands with the words of 1 Corinthians 13 and a front door wreath made of hearts labeled with Scripture about loving God. These decorations become a daily reminder of biblical love and a testimony to anyone who visits during the month.
Decorations to focus on the love of Christ
Beth Runkle
Jan 13th, 2021
1
min read
Holidays For Military Families

February Words of Affirmation

This post encourages parents to speak life over their children or spouse by placing a handwritten heart shaped affirmation on their door each night from February first onward. These Christ centered truths remind them of their identity in God and drown out the lies they may be battling. The author shares how this simple tradition deeply encouraged her kids who kept the hearts on their doors all year. The post also provides a list of powerful affirmations to help parents build their family up with love and Scripture based truth.
February Words of Affirmation
Beth Runkle
Jul 4th, 2020
2
min read
Holidays For Military Families

Freedom and Fun - Easy 4th Crafts

This post reflects on the unique Fourth of July of 2020 and highlights the powerful connection between physical freedom and spiritual freedom. It honors the sacrifices made by military families and service members while also pointing to the far greater sacrifice Jesus made to give us eternal freedom. The author then shares three simple, kid-friendly Fourth of July crafts that parents can do at home, using each activity as a chance to talk with their children about liberty, sacrifice, and the hope found in Christ.
Freedom and Fun - Easy 4th Crafts
Beth Runkle
Apr 17th, 2020
2
min read
Holidays For Military Families

Giving Thanks During COVID-19

This post highlights the most repeated command in Scripture: choosing joy. God tells us again and again to praise, rejoice, give thanks, and not fear because He knows gratitude shifts our mindset and protects our hearts. Even during COVID-19, thankfulness can reshape how we see our circumstances. The author shares how practicing gratitude brought more peace, more joy, and a whole new perspective during lockdown. She lists fifteen things she’s thankful for and challenges readers to name three things they can appreciate today.
Giving Thanks During COVID-19
Beth Runkle
Mar 27th, 2020
2
min read
Holidays For Military Families

More Ideas for Engaging Toddlers

This post shares quick and creative indoor activities to keep toddlers entertained during lock-down. It includes easy setups like paper tunnels, toy matching puzzles, sticker line tracing, scissor-practice challenges, and toy line up games. These ideas help toddlers stay busy, build fine motor skills, and have fun while parents work or homeschool older kids.
More Ideas for Engaging Toddlers
Beth Runkle
Mar 20th, 2020
2
min read
Holidays For Military Families

Best Ideas to Keep your Preschooler Engaged that Don't Involve a Screen

This guide gives parents quick, realistic ways to keep toddlers busy while homeschooling older kids. It highlights the value of short learning blocks, active play, and easy DIY sensory boxes made from things already at home. The post includes five toddler activity box ideas that help little ones stay engaged and learning while giving parents focused time with their older children.
Best Ideas to Keep your Preschooler Engaged that Don't Involve a Screen