Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
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 to you and what’s appropriate dress for your kids. Where is the line that you will draw? My view of dressing modesty is that we should cover up sacred parts…
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. We love spending time together and celebrating our nation’s independence. It’s always a fun birthday party! Here are a few reasons I love this holiday. Family Time. We love to spend time playing with our extended family on the 4th. We have gone camping, to…
Books have always been an important part of my kids’ lives. They can be fun, teach important skills, or take them to places they have never been. Reading has helped my kids grow in so many ways! There are a lot of things that we have done to get our kids reading. Here are a…
It seems like Reverence is a thing of the past. So many kids don’t know how to show respect at appropriate times. Could you imagine if your kids felt deep respect every time they went to church? How would that change their worship services? We have tried lots of things. Here are a few we…