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

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

Recycled Canisters into Mushroom Village from Dollar Store Crafts {one day I will be crafty enough to do this!}

Menu Plan for Preschoolers at Super Healthy Kids {a whole week’s worth!}

What You Need From Your Local Yard Sales from Teach Mama {all the fun kids’ stuff to snag at yard sales this year!}

Color Puzzle Printables from 1+1+1=1 {cute color matching for preschoolers!}

see more fun links at itscome2this’ saturday stumbles

DIY Mother’s Day Corsage: Felt Dahlia Flower Brooch at Holidash {anyone else want to make themselves one of these?}

How do I? from Today’s Housewife {lovely and encouraging!}

Mothering Sons at We Are That Family {oh my goodness – what responsibility!}

Silly Bandz, Parenting & the Dominican Republic and The Face of a Mother – here, by Amanda {don’t forget to click on the badge at the top of the post to read about Amanda’s trip on her blog, Oh Amanda}

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Thank you to all of our great guest bloggers this week… and stay tuned for more details from Amanda’s trip to the Dominican Republic with World Vision!  Happy Mother’s Day to all you fabulous mothers out there!

Spirograph Shrinky Dinks at Unplug Your Kids {we just got a spirograph and are totally going to make these!}

“Brown Like Me” Book Reviews {a new-to-me-blog reviewing kids books with “brown” characters!}

TV Free Toddlerhood {the title of this blog alone makes me love it!}

Do Hard Things: Start Now {a book you want to read now…about your kids being teenagers!}

Five Meaningful Ways To Celebrate Easter at (in)courage {beautiful and thoughtful ideas for a Christ-centered holiday}

Bottlecap Behavior Chart from This Sweet Life Of Ours {after my behavior chart adventures, I’m totally going to try this one!}

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see more great links at itscome2this Saturday Stumbles!

Sewing and Embroidery For Kids With Dollar Store Shelf Liner from Filth Wizards {how easy, frugal AND super cute!}

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cupcake Party Train at Coco Cake {makes me want to have a book party!}

Flat Emelie and Matt by Moda Bakeshop {oh. my. cuteness.}

Making Shirts {more} Girly by Casa Camancho {what a great idea for all those too big t-shirts we have!

Pancake Recipes: Carrot Cake Pancakes and Whole Wheat Blueberry {pancakes are the new breakfast of choice around  here! i bake a double batch and freeze them for the rest of the week!}

Adventures In Odyssey {listen online for free!}

How To Use a Family Mission Statement by Family Life Blog {found this via We are THAT Family}

Kids Email! Safe Email for Children at Mom Spark {this is a giveaway, too!}

Simple Solutions for Everyday Issues by the Nester {one day I will be this smart!}

How Should Parents Respond if Their Child Disrupts An Adult Event by Robin at Pensieve {I have to agree!}

How To Create Simple Flexible Family Routines at Simple Kids {nice and practical!}

{{hmmm…didn’t link to one craft. you can see where my brain is this week….}}

On the 9th day of Christmas… paint your glass door with Chrissie Grace {I wish I had glass doors in my house just for this!  It should work just as well on windows…}

Two wooden nativity sets with the Pioneer Woman and Under My Umbrella {the boys have already broken the non-wooden nativity set they were allowed to touch, so I definitely need one of these durable sets!}

A Names of Jesus Garland from A Heart for Home {and did you see Kristi’s post about her Names of God ornaments?}

Nestle Family Giveaways here and at Oh Amanda! {win some free yummy stuff!}

Oh, and did you see?  We’re snowed in!

Felt Christmas Trees from Happy Together {gorgeous and whimsical and easy!}

Bella Dia’s Advent Book & Activity {super cute crafts and fun books for every day of the month!}

Toilet Paper Tube Advent Calendar from maya*made {why didn’t I think of that?!}

Glittering Holiday House In a Jar from Red Heads Craft More Fun {this one looks hard but I think it could be adapted for a kid to make!}

Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers from Musings of a Housewife {great ideas!}

photo from happy together

The Best Things to Make This Christmas by Ann Voskamp at Christmas Change {absolutely beautiful…}

Cute Christmas Ornament Idea from a Heart for Home {a new annual tradition, perhaps?}

Raising My Children to be Christians by Kristen at We are That Family {a great reminder to me… I needed to hear this}

Morning Prayer by Kristi at Run the Earth, Watch the Sky {what a wonderful way to start your day!}

And another one from Kristi – her recipe for Sweet Potato Chips {a favorite at our house, too!}

Don’t forget about our Book Review and Giveaway!