This month we have had record traffic and interaction on Impress Your Kids—in fact, we’ve grown 300% since January! I am so honored and humbled that people are reading and getting involved with the blog. Thank you so much!

In honor of YOU, I’m going to link to some people who have been inspired by Impress Your Kids and documented it on their own blogs. Check YOU out!

We Love Sally (& Jesus) by Raising Deep Roots {a cute version of our fingerpaint canvas!}

Thrifty Thursday at Sneaky Mommy {more fingerpainting–with some different and awesome scriptures!}

“A” Scripture & Craft by Hope In the Daily Grind {a cute start to the Alphabet Scriptures!}

Shoes2Share at Counting My Blessings {More kids helping kids in Haiti! I love love love this!}

Stumbling on Gentleness by Mrtyle’s Turltes {an encouraging post about parenting!}

Our Father’s Day Gift at the McGinnis Message {a cuter version of our popsicle stick photo craft!}

And one final feather in my cap–a facebook fan said she used the Go To Church post as a bulletin insert at their church this week! How cool is that?!

Again, thank you for joining me as I journey to impress my kids. I’m honored to journey with you.

linked to itscome2this’ Saturday Stumbles

Giant Bubbles at Childhood Magic {I must do this!}

Tokens & Chore Chart at I’m Topsy Turvy

Circle Shape Viewer {I can’t find the blog where I got this from…she doesn’t have a link in her profile, but just print out the circle and attach it to a paint stick for kids to look through to find more circles! She’s got tons of shapes, too!} Lindsay from Bytes of Memory found the blog–it’s by Love My Life x4!!

The Busy Box by Casa Camancho {Love this!!}

Free Entrance Days to 100 National Parks from Field Trips With Sue {We missed August but there are dates in September and November.}

linked to itscome2this’ Saturday Stumbles

Pretty Peacock Pictures by Frugal Family Fun Blog {perfect for the Letter P!}

Tommy Nelson Kids Blog {a blog by Christian Kids Publisher Tommy Nelson}

Giving Your Full Attention by Amy at Let’s Explore {easy tip and great reminder!}

Toddler Busy Bag Resource by Delicious Ambiguity {this is a linky of over 100 great ideas!}

Jelly Telly {have you been here yet?!}

linked to itscome2this Saturday Stumbles

Pasta Dying at Moments of Mommyhood

List of Best Picture Books at Holy Experience {some of my faves are on this list!}

Happy Sunday at Joy’s Hope {isn’t that nice?}

Around the World in 40 Weeks {amazing idea for teaching, crafting and learning with your kids!}

DIY Notebooks & Crayons…to Haiti with love from Ashley Ann photography {super wow.}

Speaking of Haiti, our Shoes2Share linky party is Monday! You’ve got one more day to scrounge up some shoes & get involved with this awesome project!

Did you think I forgot? Well, I almost did. But never fear–here are the 2 winners for the Yancy CD and devo book combo: April from To Live is to Love and Ashley from Lindler5! Check your inbox, ladies or shoot me an email (amanda at impress your kids dot com) with your snail mail address!

linked to Saturday Stumbles

Win A Modern Eden Poster, iPod App and Tote at ohAmanda {yeah, it’s my own blog, but seriously this stuff is cute!}

Simply Audiobooks has a FREE audiobook every month. This month is Anne of Green Gables! ChristianAudio.com does the same thing and right now you can get AW Tozer’s The Pursuit of God.

Make Your Own Water Table by Fireflies and Jellybeans

Quick Trick: Playing on Positive Behavior by Teach Mama

Summer Kids Craft: Weaving Without a Loom at Scribbit

Win a Hallmark Recordable Storybook at 5 Minutes For Mom

Much Ado About Names…Again by Jodilightful {awesome way to pray for your kids!}

Oreo Moon Phases by Casa Camancho {makes me want to teach Lydia about the moon! think she’s too young?}

linked to saturday stumbles at itscome2this

Panda Bear Rice Balls by ME {my guest post at the fabulous No Time For Flash Cards!}

20 Upside Down Prayers for My Children by Lisa Tawn Bergen {she is a fabulous author & now I’m addicted to her blog!}

What Every Summer Needs: A Peace Retreat at Holy Experience {beautiful. so beautiful it hurts!}

My Alphabet Book by Today’s Housewife {easy & fun idea for teaching the ABCs}

Motherhood and Identity by Kat at Inspired to Action {you’ll want to read this one a few times!}

Parenting from the Overflow at The MOD Squad {have you seen this new blog just for moms with girls?}

Don’t forget! Our week-long “Have a New Kid by Friday” series begins on Monday. Don’t forget to grab the book if you want to play along!

Do you have a post of your favorite links? Add your list to itscome2this & her Saturday Stumbles!

I have to apologize for such a light week of posts! It was a crazy week–my daughter was at Princess Ballet Camp, my son had to get x-rays and Leigh’s sweet good-bye post. I guess they all threw me for a loop! Don’t worry, I’ve got lots of fun links for you today and I’ll be back full force on Monday! Happy Weekend!

Faux Wood Letter Tutorial at Little Birdie Secrets {super cute room decor & really easy!}

Polymer Clay Necklaces by Muffin Tin Mom {oh, here’s another great activity for the Fruit of the Spirit!}

Book Bash by Casa Camancho {a fun book party & reward!}

Biblical Discipline at 1+1+1=1 {oh, I want to read this post a few times!}

Free Printable Bookplate link at Silly Eagle Books {so adorable!}

linked to saturday stumbles at itscome2this

I’ve been doing lots of blog reading this week…so I’ve got lots of fun stuff for your holiday weekend! Happy Independence Day!

CRAFTS

Carousel Art Supply Organizer at Homeschool Creations

4th of July Coloring Pages at Make and Takes

PURPOSEFUL PARENTING

To Infinity and Beyond by Erin at The MOB Society

Proverbs 25:28 Printable from Mama Jenn {totally printing this for Lydia…and me!}

Bible Verse Visuals for Seeds of Worships CDS at Bible Story Printables {remember how much we love Seeds?!}

Pen Pals at Homeschool Creations

HOME{SCHOOL}

Getting Organized & Planning Ahead and How Do I Teach My Child To Read from 1+1+1=1 {scares and inspires me at the same time!}

BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC

The Smallish Library from Sarah Jane Studios {see photo above!}

A Good Night Book Walk at Teach Mama {tried this tonight!}

MOVIN’ & SHAKIN’

GeoCaching at 30Days {totally doing this!}

YUMMY STUFF

Kids, Salads & Meal Plans from Healthy Meals for Healthy Kids

S’mores on a Stick from Whimsical Creations {perfect ending to our 2 Weeks of Summer Camp!}

linked to Saturday Stumbles at ItsCome2This

Giveaway: Bella Luna Toys at Make and Takes {cute toys–ends Monday!}

Father’s Day Crafts at The Crafty Crow {this is her entire tag of Father’s Day crafts!}

A-Z Review Clothespin Match Up by Confessions of a Homeschooler

Free Father’s Day Photo Gifts by How Does She?

see more fun links at itscome2this’ Saturday Stumbles

The Dirty Dozen Cheat Sheet from My Paper Crane {if you’re into organic fruit and veggie shopping, this is awesome!}

Orange Parents {a new blog and community for parents}

Summer Learning Program from Girls to Grow {a mom’s plan to continue her girls’ education through the summer!}

Adventure Boxes from Blog, She Wrote {really great idea for kids of all ages—I wanna make one for me!}

Make Your Own Pixie Hollow from Filth Wizardry {oh. my. cuteness.}

see more fun links at itscome2this’ Saturday Stumbles