Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
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…
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…
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 always amazes me every year just how much my kids have grown! The downside to that is just how quickly they outgrow their clothes. Here are a few things I do to get the most out of their clothes. Sort clothes every Spring and Fall Every Spring and Fall we take a day to…
It’s that time of year again-SPRING! I love the blossoms, warmer weather and longer days. I grew up working in my dad’s garden and that has carried over into my adult life. There are some amazing benefits to having a garden. Just having yummy produce all summer long makes it so worth it. Plus, it…
The battle with evil is real. But as a mom, you have the power to decide what you will allow to come into your home. I’ve always loved this poem: “All the water in the world no matter how it tried, could never sink the smallest ship unless it gets inside. All the evil in…
Do you want your kids to be polite and well mannered? It all starts at home. Don’t look to the world to find good manners. I have seen a dramatic decline in manners and kindness in the general population. It is so shocking how inappropriate people behave in public. Think about the last time you…