Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
This has been an emotional week for me! We sent our oldest out to live far away from us and to teach people about Christ. It is one of the most difficult things I’ve had to do, but I know she will be a fabulous missionary! She is filled with light and I know she…
Music is a very important part of our home. My husband is working from home and currently has Christmas music playing in the background. The kids like to have it playing while they do school work. One of my favorite times is listening to silly music on family road trips…hello Weird Al! Music has a…
With 2020 being such a crazy year, it’s easy to get caught up in the sadness and reality of all that we have missed. It becomes even harder to focus on good things in your life, leading to entitlement and sadness. With all the difficulties going on, I decided I’d better do something about it!…
2020 has been a whirlwind of craziness! We have experienced a plethora of changes, altered schedules, and trying to mask up and “just deal” with it all. I have found that adding new activities and traditions to our family has been a great way to help us stay sane and united during these challenging times….
One of the most common things I hear among moms it is that they aren’t good enough or that their “mom skills” are lacking. Yet most of those moms are doing a great job and their kids are thriving. Think about your experience as a mom…have you ever felt inadequate, discouraged, or just plain exhausted?…
My dad is one of my best examples of hard work. Even in his eighties, he’s still out working in the yard. Growing up we were assigned chores or we would help him with projects. My siblings and I still joke about each of us taking a turn holding the light for dad so he…
This has been such a crazy year! Lots of changes for this school year! Whether your kids will do in-person learning or distance learning or something in between, there are a few things to help them be successful and stay safe. Here are some tips that I thought would be helpful as you navigate through…
As a former teacher, I feel sorry for teachers right now. It seems crazy what they are being asked to do. Some kids distance learning, others in person, and some in between. How do you teach and monitor kids in so many different locations? I’ve seen so many teachers go above and beyond what is…
Hiking can be one of the best ways to spend time together as a family. Our family has many so many fun memories through hiking. We are so blessed to live near many beautiful mountains with hikes and amazing places to explore. There is something soothing being out of doors, in nature, and away from…
Spending quality time with your family can make all the difference to their happiness and well being. Research shows that one of the best things to do together is sit and have a meal together every day. Daily family dinners can help you take a break from the stresses of life for a moment, relax…