As a homeschool mom, I get asked frequently if there are ever days when I feel like I need a break. Other moms ask how I do it, staying home with my elementary aged kids all day. They could never deal with the constant noise and little people all needing something at the same time. They tell me they just don't have the personality for it. ... Read More...
4 Ways To Be a More Fun and Joyful Mother
Out of all the adjectives my children could pick to describe me several years ago, I don't think "fun" would have been high on that list. "Stop running around and get ready for bed!" "Be careful. You're going to make a mess." "It's not time to fool around and play now. It's time to be calm." I've said all of these phrases at one time or ... Read More...
7 Tips For Spending Time with God as a Busy Mom
As a mom, I know days can start with a bang before you even climb out of bed. It's easy to get caught up in all the tasks that need to be done and forget to spend quality time with the Lord. But spending time with God is the only thing that can give us the energy to make it through our busy days and weeks. Here are several tips to help ... Read More...
5 Ways To Keep Your Marriage Strong After Kids
Last month, my husband and I celebrated 15 years of marriage. 15 years. That's more than double the national average these days. I don't say that all braggy because we're somehow rockstars at marriage. No, I think of that number and marvel at God's grace that we're still together. Our marriage has come under attack at various points over the ... Read More...
The One Thing You Must Do to be a Great Homemaker
My family and I recently experienced an unexpected move. Things were just settling down after another unexpected event, the passing of my father. We had fixed up the school room with a new coat of paint and gotten everything organized. Then, we learned that the owner of the house we've been renting for the past two years wanted to sell it, so we ... Read More...