****If you haven’t yet, you can click here to read Part 1**** In January of 2011, my husband and I made some decisions. Some new, some uncomfortable, some unpopular, but all exciting because they were the same–we decided to let go. . . let go of control, which my dear Husband has always said is nothing butContinue Reading
A Mother’s Confession of Sorrow & Joy Part 1
So much has transpired. . .spiritually, emotionally, physically. . .Where do I begin? I want to share this. . .it may be broken, fragmented, too long, no pictures, but I need to let it out…may God bless someone else who knows this road I’ve traveled–may He be glorified. In the Spring of 2010, the LordContinue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide – 10 Gift Ideas for Him
Last week I shared a Christmas Gift Guide with 10 Gift Ideas for Her. Today I will help you shop for the men in your life. I don’t know about you, but shopping for my father, father-in-law, brothers, and sometimes even my husband can seem like ‘Mission: Impossible.’ Why are men so difficult to shopContinue Reading
Thankful for Homeschooling
If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be homeschooling my children, I would have thought you were crazy, and at that time I thought those that did homeschool were crazy! But, here I am, a homeschooler. And, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m so thankful that we live inContinue Reading
Homeschool in the Woods – New Testament Activity-Pak {a review}
Homeschool in the Woods is a homeschool company that specializes in historical resources that brings learning to life for your child. With a focus on hands-on learning, Homeschool in the Woods offers timeline figures and products, map sets, Time Travelers Activity Based U.S. history studies, Project Passport World history studies, Lap-Paks, Activity-Paks, and Activity Studies.Continue Reading
V is for Volunteering – The ABCs of Homeschooling {guest post – Becky Marie}
Before kids, we were actively involved in our community through various volunteer opportunities. As our kids grow up, we want them to see the importance we place on volunteering and join us in serving our neighbors. This is a bit difficult right now because our boys are so young. We have a 5, 3, andContinue Reading
Jesus Calling – For Kids Review
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young quickly became my favorite devotional after my mother gave it to me as a gift. Its daily devotions are short, yet profound and encouraging – perfect for me, a busy mom, to fit into my mornings and think on and pray about throughout my day. I had recently been lookingContinue Reading
Lilla Rose Review
I’m what you would call hair-challenged. At least that’s what I call myself. I feel sorry for my girls. My hair specialty is a pony-tail. Kind of boring, but thankfully they don’t mind too much (yet), and they have a blast playing and experimenting with Mommy’s hair instead of the other way around. I’ve seenContinue Reading
You Can Always Make Time – MOM 2 MOM Mondays {guest post – Angie}
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 516-18 NKJV I still remember it like it was yesterday. I had gotten up early to spend time in the Word when my newborn woke up and was hungry. Before I couldContinue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide – 10 Gift Ideas for Her
If you are anything like me, shopping for the women in your life is an easy task (although I hope not too easy, or else you might not need this list). Thankfully, most of the women in my life have the same taste and likes as I do. So, I had a lot of funContinue Reading
