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(Updated 6/2/2023) Flags symbolize belonging. They announce in colors and symbols the values and traditions of the people who fly them. When you see your flag waving in unfamiliar territory, it communicates security and like-mindedness. Belonging. Community. Shared Values. Common Purpose. These sound like ingredients in a recipe for JOY to me.  JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  One we knew; four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To the banner over me. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by flags. Activity Suggestions  Crafts, games, food, history, "Would you rather...?", and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Father's Day (June's Third Sunday) Forgiveness Day (June 26th Annually) Independence Day (July 4th Annually) Did You Know: Our flag was officially adopted June 14, 1777 by the Second Continental Congress? See alternate designs at USHistory.org . It took 135 years for our flag to be standardized?  Until 1912, stars were arranged differently i...

(Updated 5.17.2023) Hot air balloons against blue skies uplift spirits everywhere they fly. This whimsical contraption forces us to simultaneously celebrate our freedom and accept surrender. There is joy in both, Friends, when you choose wisely. Artwork by our niece, age 8. | June 5th Annually Hot Air Balloon Day Sightings: Did You Know...   One we knew; four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To surrender. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by Hot Air Balloons.  Activity Suggestions   Art, science, ticket-buying, movies, and history. Upcoming Holidays : Flag Day (June 14th Annually) and Father's Day (June's Third Sunday) Did You Know: A person was not the first hot air balloon passenger? Three animals were uniquely chosen for the first hot air balloon ride over the French court in Versailles: a rooster, a duck, and a sheep. The sheep tested the effects of flight on land dwellers and the fowl of birds that fly at varying altitudes. All animals returned safely. ( M...

June. That sweet month of freedom. The month before the reality sets in that you really should start planning for the next school year. This year, our June consists of a vacation with the Mr.'s parents and "Aunt E. School" (so named only moments ago). "Aunt E. School" is when I get to torture my nieces and nephews with summer learning activities. I stew all school year long over how to torture them and they dine on the results of my efforts all summer long.  What about you? What does June 2022 bring for you? Whether it brings freedom, relaxation, or a continued resilience in your efforts, we're here to walk through it with you. Here's what we're offering on the June 2022  Wolfe Stew  menu: June 2022 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) June 2022 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2022 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes June 2022 Ideas for EVERY Day  View the current...

(Updated 4/22/22.) Do you remember where you were and what you were doing a year ago today? It’s crazy how far we’ve come in a year. Sadly, I heard a minister say the seeds planted in 2020 are bearing fruit in 2021 and it’s not all good. Many of us are depressed. Anxiety is sky rocketing. In short, we’re still struggling. Take care of those around you. Seek the good in others as you continually remind yourself of the gift you are. We need to stay positive. We must lift each other up. Together, we can; alone we suffer. To aid you in building up others, we’ve curated an action-packed June Calendar with ideas for EVERY day for you and your learners. Browse the interactive calendar below, then click on activities that make your spirit soar. Or, print a blank June 2021 calendar ( religious or inspirational ) and jot notes of the activities you prefer on the day you’d like to do them. Here pictured is the Bible verse featured on our BLANK calendar for June 2021. Here pictured is ...

(Updated 6/3/2022) Oh my goodness, leaders. I cannot even believe July is already upon us. I'm not ready for it.  How has your summer been so far? We'd love to hear about it! Our last week was stressful. It was the week of the surgery mentioned in the last, "Idea for Every Day," post. But, we're happy to report the surgery was successful and, while we're still praying through recovery, it feels as though a heavy weight's been lifted. I'm sure you can relate. Talk about lifting spirits, next week ends on Fourth of July! Can you believe it? Of course we included it! How could we not? Check out the line-up (click the link to hop to the desired day): Descendants' Day  (6.26.22) Camera Day (6.29.22) Meteor Watch Day (6.30.22) U.S. Postage Stamp Day (7.1.22) I Forgot Day (7.2.22) Compliment Your Mirror Day (7.3.22) Independence Day (7.4.22) And we're plating them in the following ways:   July Calendar  – Ideas at a glance with clickable lin...