“Mama, are we going to do school today?” Those words, simple, tore into my heart and made me go to…
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Archives for 2015
Tips To Slow The Hustle And Bustle
The month is halfway over! If you’re like most, the time after Thanksgiving becomes quite a blur. There are traditions…
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6 Tips for Stress Free Homeschooling
If you were asked to describe your home school, would you use the words peaceful and joyful? Or is the…
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What If You Can’t Afford Christmas?
Depending on what statistics you read on the internet, it looks like the average American family of four will spend anywhere…
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The Teen Years, The Best Years
The Teen Years Can Be The Best, Really. When my first child was a baby I would hear people say,…
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Grace for the Holidays
It is the most wonderful time of the year. The leaves are changing colors, the air is cool and crisp….
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When Your Superpowers Fail
“Watch me everybody, I can fly!” grins my 2-year-old son, beaming with confidence as he launches into a hearty jump,…
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Simple. Organic. Gentle. {Truly’s Natural Soaps and Lip Balm Review}
I’ve shared about the amazing natural deodorant from Truly’s Natural Products over the years. It continues to be our favorite,…
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Children Are Arrows
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Psalm 127:4 We were…
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Why I Put Academics On The Back Burner
I have felt it. Felt the pressure hovering all around me as I attempt to wade through the waters of…
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Turning Loss Into Blessing
All of the money we needed arrived in record time. Approvals until this point were smooth and swift. For everything…
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How To Institute A Family Respect Rule
WE WILL TREAT EVERYONE IN OUR HOUSE WITH RESPECT AT ALL TIMES! We have instituted a new rule here in…
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7 Things Parents Should Stop Doing
As parents, we all want to do the best job we can in raising our kids. However, despite our best…
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Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
Growing up in Australia, the holiday season was mostly confined to the month of December. Halloween wasn’t a big thing (although…
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Curbing Holiday Stress for Special Needs Kids
Eliminating stress during the holidays is a common theme this time of the year, but for special needs families, it…
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Adoption Loss Hurts, Too
The phone fell from my hands. My hands were shaking and the sobs that erupted from my body came from…
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The Homeschool Co-Op: Necessary, Nice, or Not Needed?
There are aspects of homeschooling that can overwhelm many parents. Teaching every subject to various developmental levels is typically enough…
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Are Moms Allowed To Be Sick?
Are Moms allowed to be sick? What a silly question, right? Everyone gets sick at some point. Why is it…
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For The Mama With The Special Needs Child
I see you. I see the fear, the joy, the anxiety, and the worry washed all over your hopeful face….
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How to Make Whipped Body Butter
Whipped body butter is highly moisturizing and nourishing to dry skin; the perfect lotion for winter months when cooler temperatures…
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7 Tips For How To Homeschool
After 31 years of homeschooling, my youngest son graduated, bringing my homeschooling days to an end. We taught all eight…
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