With just having a baby, I am acutely aware of the struggles that can arise with trying to get back into a heathy rhythm of normalcy, especially when there are so many new dynamics to incorporate. Fortunately, This isn’t my first ‘rodeo’ and I have learned some key principles which help to get my days […]
What’s a Doula & Why Every Pregnant Mama Needs One
Three weeks ago we welcomed our ninth baby into this world and our family. Lydia Rose was born on December 30th after a ridiculously easy labor and natural delivery weighing in at 9 pounds 1 ounce. While labor and delivery was a piece of cake my immediate postpartum recovery was quite the challenge. Praise the […]
5 Secrets For A Debt Free Christmas
Well, Christmas 2017 has come and gone and I hope it was a blessed one for you and your family. Our family had quite the eventful Christmas!! This year we thought it would be a blast to buy a house and move three days before Christmas. It has been a wild ride to say the […]
Perks of the Year Round Homeschool Schedule
When you begin homeschooling there are an array of different aspects to review and evaluate. Not to mention all the normal every day mommy responsibilities that must be continually addressed. All these crazy dynamics can quickly overshadow the joy of homeschooling. The days can seem long and overwhelming with the weight of wanting to ‘do it […]
Taking Back Your Evenings: Why We Do NOT Do Extracurricular Activities
The family unit is a true gift from God. Our current culture makes it mighty difficult to cultivate healthy family relationships. Families barely see each other long enough each day to have a conversation much less build lasting relationships with those who should matter most. Parents both work outside the home, children are sent away […]
25 Days of Elf On the Shelf For Busy Moms
Christmas is almost here! Ok, its about a month away, but for us, the Christmas season begins on December 1st. On the first day of December we begin our Advent lessons, reading our Christmas storybooks, and our little Elf on the shelf: Edwina arrives with her sidekick Ralph the reindeer. This year my husband is […]
Thrifty Christmas Bucket List
Well, Thanksgiving is behind us and we are well on our way to the Christmas season. I absolutely love the Christmas season. I love the hustle and bustle, shopping, advent lessons, baking, and simply being with family. To help make our Christmas season as memorable as possible we have a bucket list of traditions we […]
Celebrating the Advent with Children
Christmas is a wonderful time for family traditions. I love the many activities our family does each year to prepare for Christmas. Whether it’s decorating our Christmas tree(s) or participating in seasonal ministry opportunities, I cherish the intimate time we spend together as a family making memories. We wholeheartedly acknowledge that without Christ there would […]
Homeschooling With Learning Disabilities
I have been told by parents, on more than one occasion, that the reason they can not homeschool their child is because their child has a learning disability. I find this all the more reason to pursue a home education, and I speak from experience. Today I’d like to share something that has been heavy […]
Unschooling With Purpose
Our family views home education a little different from most folks. We didn’t come to these beliefs over night, but after much studying of the scripture, prayer, and research. Just like so many facets of our nation, the education system in our country is inadequate and broken. from the beginning of our home educating journey […]