I recently attended a function at our church called “Mommy Bootcamp”. For several hours one Saturday, all of the young/new moms sat under the teaching, encouragement, and wisdom of older, seasoned mothers. The result? Conviction. Reassurance. And new ideas! I learned so much, and there was so much information thrown out, that it felt like […] Read more…
Previously, I shared a post on how to get started in the world of cloth diapering. I went over what supplies you need, how much of everything you need, and where to get it. Once you have ordered and received your supplies (two-three dozen diapers in various sizes, two Snappies, and four covers), then you […] Read more…
Some decisions in life require you to break out the ol’ “Pro’s and Con’s List.” Should I take the new job or not? Should we go organic? Should I introduce the kids to Barney?? Sometimes, the pro’s and con’s of a decision are so neck-and-neck that a little nudge is all you need. Allow me […] Read more…
When it comes to learning, a child thrives if the activity is fun. It doesn’t matter so much what the subject is, if the method involves having a good time, their little brains soak it right up! So I do believe that as homeschooling parents, it is our responsibility to create as fun and engaging […] Read more…
“Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man’s life is but a breath.” Psalm 39:4-5 Make money, save money, and live as […] Read more…
There are some things that you just have to see to believe. I imagine the man pulling a car by his nostrils is one of them. Or perhaps a 3-year-old piano prodigy. But if you witness something first hand, then you do know that it’s possible. Despite my own unbelief and skepticism at first, I […] Read more…
There they were, just sitting on the side of the road, deemed worthless by someone else. But “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” right?? And you better believe that I definitely consider eight antique window frames to be treasure!! You heard me right… someone had tossed out (like yesterday’s old cornbread!!) EIGHT beautiful, antique […] Read more…
The gift of children changes a person forever. Your life is no longer your own, your heart learns to love to the point of bursting, and “servant” becomes your middle name. 🙂 I have two children at the moment. My two boys, Rudy and Mark, are 3 ½ and 1 ½. But in about seven […] Read more…
I have recently committed myself to embarking on a terrifying, but exciting journey. A journey that preys on my insecurities, yet promises to bring forth wonderful results if planned well. My journey?….homeschooling. 🙂 I won’t go into all the reasons that my husband and I have chosen to become a homeschooling family. (I’ll save that […] Read more…