It's the little things in life that really make life grand. Today was one of those days.
Typically I cut John Paul and Michael's hair at home to save time, to save money, and because I can do it. But...
Are things running smoothly in your home right now? Is there a routine that acts as a stumbling block for you or your kids that you would like to iron out? It can be tricky to diagnose the issue...
There is a lot going on when you are getting ready to add a new member to your family. The more people you have, the more complicated the dynamics can be. During the times our family was growing by...
If you decided to go the homeschooling route, this post is for you. I’m sharing three important strategies you should incorporate into your daily homeschool routine to make it a smooth and easy transition.
We all wished that things would...
Seeing the kids move into the adult world is giving me a new perspective on their growing up years and I've been pondering some things I'm thankful we did.
1.We gave them chores.
When our oldest started kindergarten, I gave her...
I don’t know about you but there are very few things that I NEED to live a happy, balanced, and fruitful life.
Maslow had it right in his hierarchy of needs. Other than having my basic, safety, and emotional needs...
Let me start this post by saying two things.
1) I can't stand that there is some kind of war between Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms
2) I can't stand the phrase "Working Mom"- We're all working, all the...
As we all know, going anywhere with an infant is pretty difficult. From vacations down to the grocery store, for awhile in your child's life, any kind of outing is reminiscent of Bilbo Baggins' great adventure. You have to...
A few years ago (ok, apparently ELEVEN YEARS AGO), T.I. came out with a catchy song called "Whatever You Like," where he eloquently rapped about giving his lady, well...whatever she wanted. After a week of leading a group of...
One important role of a mother is being the memory keeper for her children and family, particularly when the children are young. There are many different ways to go about this, and I wanted to share a few of...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
