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A simple newsletter to bring more FUN and CONNECTION to your family.
Every month, you'll receive:
📆 A monthly theme to inspire your family calendar
✨ Tips to nourish your marriage and parenting
🎥 Exclusive videos for meaningful connection and vacation fun
📖 Faith-filled resources to nurture your relationships
Want more? Scroll down for access to simple and creative date night & family night ideas.
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Your Theme for March
Once Upon a Family Time
Make today a fairytale.
"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14b
Car Ride/Table Talk Questions:
Who is your favorite Disney princess or prince (or top 3)? If you could live in a fairytale, which one would it be? Our bible verse is about a young woman who God made queen to save His people from an evil villain. You may not be a king or queen right now, but God has placed you in your current circumstances for such a time as this. How does that make you feel? What is one dream you pray God makes come true?
Here is your fun-filled calendar:
March 2025 Calendar.pdf
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Royal Tips: Marriage and Parenting
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And They Lived Happily... Ever... After? 🎉
You met. You fell in love. You got married. And you lived happily ever after. THE END! Abrupt, right? What happens after... you know, the "ever after" part? We won't find our answer in a Disney fairytale, romantic comedy or Hallmark movie. When you're juggling work, parenting, overwhelming schedules, house cleaning, extended family, and the unexpected, your dream life with your spouse may no longer feel like a wish your heart made. Sounds like a tale as old as time, am I right? But fear not! Here are 5 MOMENTS you can share with your spouse to rekindle the romantic happily ever after. And it can START with YOU!
- Thank your spouse for something. Anything! (Thank you for cooking dinner. Thank you for changing the baby's diaper. Thank you for the hard work you do to provide for our family.)
- Touch your spouse every day (no, not like that... save that for later). Put your hand on his shoulder. Give her hand a light squeeze as you walk by. A random sweet kiss.
- While shopping, pick up something extra your spouse will like and even add it to the shopping list. And tell your spouse you were thinking of them. (flowers, sushi roll, their favorite breakfast treat, etc.)
- Do your spouse's chore. Does your spouse normally do the dishes or take out the trash? Do it for them this week. They may not say thank you, but they'll be glad to have one less thing on their plate.
- Invite your spouse to play a game. Not into games? How about a coffee date (even if it's at home for 15 minutes)? Your spouse may not communicate this, but they NEED undivided time with you for a conversation or a few laughs. If you need a conversation starter, ask "What has been challenging for you this week? What has been your favorite moment this week?"
Inspired by The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman ✨
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CREATE YOUR OWN FAMILY FAIRYTALE
Family Storytelling Art Adventure
Take your family on a creative journey filled with storytelling and art! Prep Time: 30 min; Duration: 1 hour
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
- Paper, pencils, erasers
- Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
- Optional: Play adventurous background music!
Step 2: Set the Scene
- Pick your adventure setting: ocean, forest, city, etc.
- Draw your hero: Each person creates a character (a knight, detective, magical creature, etc.).
- Choose the villain: Decide who (or what) you’re defeating (dragon, sorcerer, sea monster) and what they want. (Treasure? Power? Cookies?).
Step 3: The Quest Begins
- Take turns telling what happens next in the story.
- While the storyteller shares, everyone draws their character in the scene—finding clues, battling the villain, or celebrating the victory!
Step 4: Share Your Adventure
- When the story ends, admire each other’s artwork and retell the adventure using your creations. Snap a photo of your family’s masterpiece!
❤️
For MORE inspiration, watch Bluey Season 3, Episode 43 - “Dragon” on Disney+.
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Faith & Family Monthly Resource
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Have Serious Fun
By Jim Burns
12 principles to make each day count. Make family the priority you want it to be with an action plan that will nurture your closest relationships, and have a lot of fun doing it.
For Audible "readers": CLICK HERE
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The Royal Kitchen
Make Cooking a LUCKY Experience!
Lucky Charms Marshmallow Bites
Happy St. Patrick's Day - Family Style
Makes 16 (2-inch) squares
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 6 cups marshmallow cereal, such as Lucky Charms
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
- 1 (10-ounce) package mini marshmallows (about 4 cups), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
- Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Pick out about 1 cup of marshmallow pieces from the cereal and set aside for topping the bars.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Working quickly, add half of the marshmallows and stir until thoroughly melted.
- Add the remaining marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Stir in the vanilla and salt if using.
- Add the cereal and gently fold it in until completely coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to the baking pan.
- Using a rubber spatula, lightly and gently press into an even layer.
- Sprinkle with the reserved marshmallow cereal.
- Let the treats stand at room temperature until set, about 1 hour.
- Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.
RECIPE LINK
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PLAY... ON VACATION!
MAGICAL VACATION PLANNING, MADE EASY
EPCOT Strategy FAILED! How to Pivot and Still Have a Great Time
Epcot was WAY busier than I expected, and my carefully planned strategy fell apart almost immediately!
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Disney World with a Baby: Best Rides at Magic Kingdom (and no lines!)
Planning a trip to Magic Kingdom with a baby or toddler? In this video, I’ll guide you through the best rides, attractions, and shows perfect for little ones.
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P.S. Don’t wait until “someday” to make family time happen. Start this month’s guide and watch the magic unfold!
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