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
When Pumpkin Spice is Not so Nice
Ahhh… fall. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the cool, crisp mornings, the trees exploding in color, the bustle and excitement of holiday preparation, and yes, I love pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. But did you know that there are some times when pumpkin spice is not so nice? GASP! WHAT?! I can hearContinue Reading
Encouragement For When Your Future Feels Uncertain
I recently had one of those weird, crystallizing experiences, where everything comes distinctly into focus. When you realize something you’ve been missing for a long time. I woke up one Sunday after a stressful, tiring week, hoping that day would be better. That maybe it would truly be a day of rest. I was totallyContinue Reading
7 Surefire Ways to Spark Your Child’s Imagination
One of my greatest delights is observing my children’s imaginations at work in creative play. My five year old daughter and three year old son play happily together for hours. It always amuses me to see who they pretend to become, where they go on their adventures, and what the ordinary objects around them transform into. RaisingContinue Reading
Goodnight Moon – Story Time Activities
This month’s story time is the classic, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Puffy Paint Moon Craft from No Time for Flash Cards Balloon Art Activity from Buggy and Buddy Felt Moon Mobile from Sew Kidding Paper Plate Moon and Stars Craft from Nurture Store Goodnight Moon WindowContinue Reading
