by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | At Home, Faith, Family, Marriage
I can still hear the boom of the tree landing on our house. It’s the only memory I can think of that has a sound attached to it. While I can’t say that I remember everything, here are the things that stand out to us as being important afterwards. People....
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
With so many games to choose from, finding the best ones for your family can be a challenge. Our family has field tested more than 50 games! Here are the best: board games, card games, and other hands-on and screen free games that we have played, enjoyed, and...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
Choosing among political candidates can be a difficult task. Here’s what works for us when we have to decide who to vote for. Begin by using a critical eye throughout the voting process. Know which issues are most important to you and where you stand on them....
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | At Home, Family
Creating a family schedule helps tremendously when it comes to how our family functions. How do we create a family schedule? Make the schedule for the situation your family is in right now. Schedule the important stuff first. Don’t over schedule. Anticipate...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
Your ultimate bucket list for all things Family and Summer! Make a Plan: Just as when any new season or holiday approaches, it’s smart to have an idea of what kinds of activities you’ll try to do as a family. Plan ahead, or you’re planning to...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
2020 Favorite Family Game Night Activities: CatanApples to ApplesJackbox Party gamesClue As our kids have gotten older (high school and college ages), family movie night has been all but replaced by family game night. And I’m totally OK with that! When we all...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
Family bonding is important to most parents. For us, it has been a long journey, and we are loving the stage we’re in now. How do you promote family bonding? Family bonding occurs when parents and families are intentional about spending time together on a...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Faith, Family, Parenting
This should probably be renamed: The Completely Paranoid Parents’ Guide to Planning a Mission Trip. I’ve never really realized just how much I want to be in control of my kids’ well-being….as you’ll see plainly from this {exhaustive}...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
A few years ago, my parents decided to treat us all to a vacation to celebrate their upcoming wedding anniversary. There’s 24 of us in all, including my brothers, sister, our spouses, our kids, and even a couple of really cute grandkids. This is no small...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family
I love to read. Always have. But I have mostly quit reading books. For now, in this season of my life. Because when I’m reading a novel, I pretty much can’t think about anything else. I already procrastinate. And I am lazy. So, books pretty much seal...
by kennedyfamfive@gmail.com | Family, Parenting
Tim Hawkins is our family’s favorite comedian. We check out his youtube channel regularly and can quote several of his videos. He wrote a song about Chick-Fil-A that we love. And we can all sing “The Wife Song.” But he’s not just a singer,...
