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…
Buying a Car for the Family
A few weeks ago, my daughter was in a car accident and totaled her car. We are grateful that she was okay, but it began the long process of finding a new car to replace it. I think buying a car is pure torture! But hopefully some of these tips will help your next car…
How to TEACH YOUR KIDS to LOVE OTHERS, Look for GOODNESS, and to APPRECIATE the differences in others
What a crazy year 2020 has been! The latest violence and riots have really got me thinking about what we are teaching our children. It is amazing to me how children learn so many traits from their parents and siblings. One of the biggest traits being how we believe, our prejudices, and how we treat…
How to Have Gratitude at Home.
Gratitude is something I have been thinking a lot about lately. While feeling “stuck” at home, I also feel that gratitude will help me feel better and appreciate all the many blessings and comforts currently in my life. My family has been blessed as we have looked at the things we have and can do…
Tips For New Moms
Being a mother is one of the most important jobs in the world. You are raising the future. Yet there is so much they don’t tell you when you have a baby and so much to learn! Your life is about to change dramatically. Since my kids are getting older, I asked some of my…
Healthy Practices for Kids
It almost feels like Summer vacation. My kids are trying to finish out the school year strong online. You can help your kids set good routines and establish good patterns in their daily schedules. There are many things you can do to help your kids feel their best while being stuck at home. Here are…
TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR KIDS WITH VIRTUAL SCHOOLING
What a crazy time we live in! I’m sure many of you never imagined you’d be teaching your kids from home. There have been a lot of adjustments and changes in our home to make it work and to help the kids feel successful. Since my kids are all older and self-sufficient with schooling, I…
Christ-Centered Family Easter Activities
This has definitely been an interesting month. The Covid-19 virus has shut down everything including family parties, neighborhood Easter egg hunts and all other fun activities. What can you now do with your family while you are spending every second together? My usually super busy friend posted that as she turned her calendar over to…
What Makes a Great Kid’s Craft?
With the kids home for a while I want to start doing crafts with them. My kids work hard all morning on their homework. It’s great to give them a brain break in the afternoon. This has led me to think about what really makes a kid’s craft great. Here are some things I’ve discovered….
Preparing your family for Emergencies
This has been a crazy week for us. First the Coronavirus outbreak that shut down almost everything. Then we had a 5.7 Earthquake and hundreds of scary aftershocks that have continued throughout this week. While you can’t take away the emergencies, you can prepare your family to be calm and ready for whatever may come….