When I found out I was pregnant with my son, it was only about a month after we’d moved to a new town. Because I had planned to be a stay-at-home mom, we didn’t think it was worth it for me to get a job for just a few months, especially because we had plansContinue Reading
Cultivating Grateful Kids
Thanksgiving is fast approaching! Christian people should be marked by thankfulness, and cultivating grateful hearts is likely on our radar year round. I love this holiday, however, because it enables us to devote special focus to it. November gives me the opportunity to cultivate gratitude in my own heart and the hearts of my kids. How can we buildContinue Reading
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Story Time Activities
It’s Story Time again, and this month’s book is, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen . *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Map & Binoculars from Buggy and Buddy Fuzzy Brown Bear Craft from Cutting Tiny Bites Paper Bag Bear Puppets from Frogs Snails and PuppyContinue Reading
Activities and Resources for a Fall and Thanksgiving Unit Study
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday! Although I absolutely love Christmas, I really appreciate the simplicity that Thanksgiving brings. No pressure to get presents or have everything perfect, just time spent with family and friends over good food; giving thanks to God for all that he has given us and where he has brought us.Continue Reading
7 Ways to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression
Being pregnant can be an exciting and scary experience. You look forward to having your little one in your arms more than anything. What a lot of first time moms don’t realize is how much harder it is to rest and take care of yourself after your baby is born. Along with the exhaustion, andContinue Reading
Cake Bites
Our girls absolutely love to help me bake. It is messy for sure! There are times when I do NOT tell them that mommy is going to bake. The half an hour baking will turn into 2 hrs and most of it is spent cleaning. A constant and persistent voice takes place in my mommyContinue Reading
10 Awesome Non-LEGO Building Toy Sets
Christmas is just around the corner, and in our house that means it’s time to assess our toy situation. We recently decluttered a massive amount of toys, so I’m pretty picky about what I allow back into the house (nonetheless they’re still breeding—where do they all come from???). We’ll do another decluttering session soon beforeContinue Reading
10 Time Management Secrets Every Homeschooling Mom Should Know
One of the biggest struggles for homeschool moms is time management. Time will ALWAYS be at a premium for homeschooling moms, so it is vital that we learn time management secrets in order to be good stewards of the time that God has given us. Here are 10 Time Management Secrets Every Homeschooling Mom ShouldContinue Reading
3 Reasons to Attend a Homeschool Convention
Homeschool conventions are wonderful resources for the homeschooling family. Every new homeschooler should make it a priority to attend a convention near them. Even if you are not new to homeschooling, conventions still have so much to offer and it’s beneficial to attend one every year or so. There is a homeschool convention in just aboutContinue Reading
7 Terrific Tips to Make Shopping with Kids Easy
The other day I passed a young, tired, and embarrassed mother trying to shop with an uncooperative toddler. I believe we’ve all been there, desperately trying to pick up essential groceries with an unhappy child in tow. After six children, I’ve picked up a few tips along the way to make shopping with kids easy.Continue Reading
