Ashlee Kasten

Ashlee Kasten is a published author, freelance writer, speaker, podcaster, and “professional encourager” who lives for the opportunity to breathe life into discouraged moms. When she’s not writing, you can find her sorting through mountains of laundry, kissing scraped boo-boo’s, or homeschooling her four children. She has been married for over ten years to the man who still gives her butterflies.

 

Connect with her now at ThePurposeOfMotherhood.com or on Instagram @thepurposeofmotherhood.

Ashlee Kasten
Valentine's Gingerbread House Craft

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Valentine’s Gingerbread House Craft

Gingerbread houses aren’t just for Christmas! This adorable Valentine’s Gingerbread House craft is the perfect activity for a wintery day!

Winter-themed I spy sensory bottle.

Sensory Activities

Winter-Themed I Spy Sensory Bottle

This Winter-Themed I Spy Sensory Bottle is a great way to keep little ones busy on a cold day. With just a few supplies, you can create this unique activity!

CVC word snowball toss game balls labeled with letters.

Braille and Literacy, Education

CVC Word Snowball Toss

Learning consonant-vowel-consonant words is easy and fun with this CVC Word Snowball Toss activity. Grab some artificial snowballs and let the games begin!

Close up of a hanging paper snowflake.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Hanging Paper Snowflakes

When the weather turns frosty, have fun indoors with these Hanging Paper Snowflakes. You’ll turn your living room into a winter wonderland!

Sparkle Snowball Cookies

Cooking and Kitchen Play

Sparkle Snowball Cookies

These sparkle snowball cookies are simple to make. The fun sprinkles make them an afternoon treat sure to delight your kids!

Three tactile alphabet cookies spelling B O G

Play, Sensory Activities, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Tactile Alphabet Cookies Using Sugar Cookie Playdough

Learning the alphabet can be fun with these tactile alphabet cookies. Try out this educational activity using homemade sugar cookie playdough.

Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft

Let your kids get involved in the tree decorating with this simple, inexpensive Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft. All you need is an old box and some imagination.

DIY gratitude fridge magnets

Tactile Arts and Crafts

Gratitude Fridge Magnets Craft for Kids

Looking for a fun way to encourage gratitude in your home? This gratitude fridge magnet craft is not only adorable but also easy to make.

Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Cooking and Kitchen Play

Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

A healthy after-school snack or treat, these banana pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are sure to be a hit! Make them with your kids for a fun fall activity.

Bible memory verse bracelets

Tactile Arts and Crafts

Bible Memory Verse Bracelets

Do you want to help your child memorize scripture verses? These Bible memory verse bracelets are simple and effective.

Young girl drinking a pumpkin spice latte.

Cooking and Kitchen Play

Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Spice “Not-a-Latte”

Who says kids can’t enjoy the pumpkin spice latte craze? This Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Spice “Not-a-Latte” recipe is delicious and fun to make.

Three affirmation keychains.

Parenting, Play, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Affirmation Backpack Buddy Keychains

These affirmation backpack buddy keychains are adorable and easy to make. Give your child a little encouragement with this simple craft as they head to school.