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(Updated 11.28.2023) She welcomes immigrants coming to our shore and serves to remind us of the freedom we've obtained. I ask: are you spreading that hope? Are you living in that freedom? When we learn to, we discover profound JOY. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Two we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by the Statue of Liberty and freedom. Activity Suggestions  Art, history, discussion, and family challenge. Did You Know: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France? Originally named Liberty Enlightening the World , the statue was the dream child of Edouard de Laboulaye and was sculpted by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. It simultaneously memorializes the centennial of our independence and abolition of slavery. ( StatueofLiberty.org ) Fundraisers in both France and the United States paid for the statue? France gathered money from public fees, entertainment, and a lottery, while the U.S. relied mostly on entert...

Reptiles fascinate. With such a wide variety of them in existence, it is difficult to imagine you cannot find one (or two) that bring JOY to you. Yet another way to welcome JOY is to know with confidence that you are aware of how to identify, guard against, and treat attacks of potentially dangerous reptiles. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  About reptiles. Activity Suggestions  Language center, research resources, questions, and family challenge Did You Know: There are over 10,000 reptile species? While reptiles live on every continent except Antarctica, their favored habitats are deserts, oceans, and cities. ( Everything Reptiles ) They come in all shapes and sizes? From just over one-half inch long ( Brookesia nana  at National Geographic ) to weighing in at over a ton ( saltwater crocodile  at National Geographic ) to measuring over 32 feet in length ( reticulat...

Oh, Columbus Day, the years have not been kind to you. Once, this federally recognized holiday meant schools and all other government agencies closed so we could celebrate the Renaissance era discovery of the Americas that shifted the course of history. Now, it is a source of conflict and many of us avoid the topic altogether. To find JOY for this day, I challenge you to embrace Columbus' spirit of adventure, his persistence in pursuing his dreams, and extending grace to others as you remember the abundant grace that has been extended to you. October 14, 2024 JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Two we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by and from Christopher Columbus. Activity Suggestions  Books, poems, activities, discussion questions, and family challenge. Did You Know: Columbus survived a pirate attack?  As a teenager he worked on a merchant ship and remained at sea until 25 when pirates attacked his sh...

(Updated 10.26.2023) We all know it is the heart of a person that truly matters, but outer beauty demands center stage with spotlights in our attention and interaction with others. Yet, when we allow ourselves to make that shift and choose to recognize and honor the inner beauty of ourselves and others - that is when JOY abounds. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about inner beauty Wolfe Stew Connects  To the challenge of showing your inner beauty. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by inner beauty. Activity Suggestions  SEL, stories, questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Columbus Day (October 9th Annually) National Grouch Day (October 15th Annually) Reptile Awareness Day (October 21st Annually) Did You Know: The Free Dictionary  lists properties associated with beauty? The definition reads: "a quality or combination of qualities that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is often associated with properties such as harmony of...

A deep sense of thankfulness, joy, and satisfaction describes my current mood. Fall is near, Friends! The changing leaves remind me change can be beautiful, we're all equipped to deal with it, and it is never too late to make one.  Are there any changes you need to make in your routine, Leader? Something that could add more joy, love, or thankfulness? Please know, we are cheering you on as you make that change and hope it brings the intended results. If it does not - do not despair! There is still JOY to be found and our constant prayer is that you find it in  every  day. Here's what we're offering on the October 2022  Wolfe Stew  menu: October 2022 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) October 2022 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2022 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes October 2022 Ideas for EVERY Day  View the current month's calendar  at the Learni...

(Updated 9/2/2022) This is the Idea for Every Day October 2021 Edition with a new twist. Thanks to inspiration from my mother, I thought maybe people would prefer quick and snappy ideas of ways to celebrate each October Day in addition to the ones that require more involved planning. You'll find: The October 2021 Idea for Every Day Calendar  - Embed or Printable Blank October 2021 Calendars featuring a Bible verse or inspirational quote A Family Friendly list of 31 Things to Do in October 2021 - Post or Printable We hope this October finds you and yours healthy and happy, and know you're always in our prayers. October 2021 Idea for Every Day Calendar We paired daily holidays with family-friendly and educational links to help you celebrate EVERY day this October. Choose from the embed version or print your own . Blank October 2021 Calendars Use these blank calendars in a way that suits you. I use mine for menu planning. How do you use yours? We'd love to know in...

(Updated 6/24/2022.) I’m happy; it’s officially fall! Leaves are changing colors, some are even falling off trees, and it’s the season of soups and stews 😊 , baking and pumpkin spice. That chill in the air and the smell of leaves awakens my spirit and soothes my soul. I’m soaking it all in. All these signs hint at October’s arrival, and we’re here to help you prepare for it. With the changing of the seasons, we’re changing the style of delivery for our Idea for Every Day posts. In an effort to meet more of my blogging goals, we will return to posting the Idea for Every Day blogs to once a month, instead of the weekly ones we’ve been doing since March. I hope you’ll still find them helpful, and we’ll keep it pinned to the top of our blog for the entire month so you can quickly access it.  If you’re here for the calendar (an efficient way to see every idea at a glance with clickable links), click here . Oh, and here's a blank October 2020 Calendar to make your own plans. If...