Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
Ideas for things you can do together with your family.
My family was blessed to live near so many fun city parks and experience unique and fun playground structures and elements. Parks were a huge part of my kids’ childhood and we still continue to visit new parks. We have been to so many interesting parks over the years, near and far and have made…
Are you feeling a little down after 2020? It seems that there is so much craziness in the world today. Negativity and selfishness abound. I have found one of the best ways to lift my spirits is to find ways to serve others. Service can seem so intimidating for many families, but the rewards are…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Social Distancing is one of the best ways to stop the spread of Coronavirus but it isn’t always easy to change our routines. What do you do with your kids while they are stuck at home with lots of extra free time? You can make the most of this situation and help your kids have…