Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
Camping is a great way to spend time with the family and get away from electronics and other distractions. Here are a few tips to help you have a successful camp out. Make a reservation for a campsite. There are some campgrounds that are walk up sites. We’ve found that if we wait until Friday,…
Humor has helped our family in so many ways. We have found that humor can lighten the mood, help us feel better, and bring our family closer together. Some of our greatest memories are of us laughing together…so hard that our cheeks hurt, our eyes water, our sides hurt, and some almost wet their pants!…
Parenting is all about give and take and adjusting to whatever challenges come. I feel like with the craziness and business of life (not to mention changing hormones), we are adjusting and changing our parenting skills all of the time. There are things that have helped us be more flexible parents. BE OBSERVANT. This is…
One very important part of being united as a family is having a great relationship with your spouse. When you are one, it cultivates an atmosphere of unity for the rest of the family and enhances good feelings in the home as well. There are times when I feel like our lives are a crazy…
I’ve always felt like getting enough sleep is so important to my well being. Physically, mentally, emotionally…it is all impacted by my hours of sleep. I am a better person when I have had a good night’s rest. As such, I have really pushed my kids to also get plenty of rest. My husband was…
Today was the first day of school for my 3 kiddos. I think I was more excited than they were! I’ve had a hard time getting anything done this Summer with the kids home and so many fun distractions. I’m looking forward to getting back to our routines. There are so many factors that can…
Ever wonder what the single most important thing you can do to bring peace and happiness into your home? The key is uniting your family in faith in our Savior Jesus Christ. I have found that this is THE most impactful thing to bring our family peace and happiness together. “Happiness in family life is…
Preparing for vacations can be so stressful! Do you ever feel like you are running around with your head cut off trying to remember if you have packed everything? I’ve found there are a few things that help us simplify the process. I honestly love vacations, but packing and unpacking can be torture. Doing these…
I’ve kept a journal for most of my life. It has been a great source of calm and great therapy for me. It is helpful for me to write down and process things that are going on in my life. Going back through my journals helps me to remember the good times and how I…
Modesty is a fading fashion! Styles are definitely getting tighter, shorter, and more revealing. The first thing you have to decide is what is modesty for you and what’s appropriate for your kids. Where is the line that you will draw? My view of modesty is that we cover up by wearing knee-length shorts and…