Holidays

heart in lights

Wrapped in the Light of His Love

There’s something warm and welcoming about light, especially during the holidays. We’re drawn to Christmas lights hugging houses and draped around trees. We take a second look at shiny objects as they…

jellybeans

Jelly Beans Tell the Easter Story

What child can resist the bright colors and sweet taste of jelly beans? Grab a handful of jelly beans and share the story of Easter with your child by using the colors…

The Pilgrim’s Secret Weapon Can Be Yours Today!

Sometimes life is hard. Things happen; loss of a job, home, friend or loved one, can’t pay the bills, a betrayal, sickness, addiction…serious things that can discourage and overwhelm us. The Pilgrims…

hand-made manger

Making Manger Memories

Here’s a simple Christmas craft you can do with your children (or make for your own personal space) to remind you whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. You’ll need: 3 empty toilet…

thankfulness list

Letter From the Editor – Winter 2017

Our ReachUP team doesn’t deny that the holidays can be hard for many of our readers. But we also don’t want to leave you there. From the first page to the last…

Coping During the Holidays Without Your Kids

Being without your kids on a long-term basis is rough any time of the year, but during the holidays it can be brutal. Tons of emotions can dig at your mind —…

Christmas decorations

Memory-Making Simplified!

As a mom, I want to make the Christmas season the best for my kids! This includes making cute homemade crafts, going to all the special Christmas programs, having the house totally…

Christmas ornament drawings

Memory-Making List

A few simple things to do with kids during this Christmas season are: Reading all kinds of Christmas books from the library driving around to look at Christmas lights (walking or taking…

Christmas tree illustration

No Christmas Tree? No Problem!

Make it a family project to draw a tree on colored paper and then tape it to the wall. Find a large, bare branch and tape ornaments onto it. Tack a long…

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