October 2014 archive

What do your kids think is normal?

What Do Your Kids Think Is “Normal?”

Behind every adult is a childhood.  And that childhood, for good or for bad, plays a large part in every person’s definition of what is “normal.” Mommas, this means that we are “Definition Shapers!”  We have the monumental opportunity to aid in crafting a “normal” that our children will carry with them all of their […] Read more…

George Mueller

Missionary Mondays: George Mueller

“Missionary Mondays” is a weekly resource for parents.  Each week will feature a missionary story that is designed to be read to young children.  Also included is a prayer and corresponding activity.  Enjoy! George Mueller Over a hundred years ago and on the other side of the world, in a place called London, lived a man who […] Read more…

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Introducing Missionary Mondays!

I’m excited about starting something new and different.  Something to remind us of the big love and grand sacrifice of men and women throughout history who gave all of their energies to the work of Christ. – Start your business: If you’re looking to start a business, consider leveraging Premier Corporate Services in Malaysia to facilitate […] Read more…

What do I do with my toddler while I'm homeschooling?

My Toddler Has Stopped Napping!

My toddler has stopped napping. — Allow me to repeat myself.  Very dramatically. — My toddler has stopped napping. [Insert theme music from “Jaws” right about now.] Chilling words, I know.  A napless toddler can ruffle the feathers of even the most poised and put-together Mama Hen. And for Mama Hens out there who homeschool, […] Read more…

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On Hospitality: Make It Fun!

For the longest time, the thought of hosting dinners made me sweat a little. My biggest fear was that someone would leave our home unsatisfied…with the food, with the look of my home, with me. But that’s because I wasn’t really understanding my guest. I was assuming that what our guests were hoping to gain […] Read more…

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Recipe For Look-A-Like Larabars

Have you ever had one of these?? It’s a Larabar! They are my very favorite type of “bar.”  Chewy…brownie-like…wonderful. Larabars even fall into that oh-so-difficult-to-fulfill list of Paleo qualifications. No sugar! No dairy! No grains! You should try one. Actually, you shouldn’t try one. They are very expensive.  Over-priced, in my opinion. You should whip […] Read more…

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I Need A Drink.

I see you. You see me. We are both clearly exhausted…just trying to make it through another day of keeping our kids and ourselves on the straight and narrow. A few words are exchanged. “So how is homeschooling going?” “It’s so great!  Well, it’s really hard.  I don’t know what I’m doing.  I get angry […] Read more…