Some Confessions Are Easier Than Others
Today, I get the honor of admitting to you that I’m a geek. Yep. I’m a geek. You heard it here first. Incase you don’t believe me I’ll tell you a little story. Last Wednesday after church, while...
View ArticlePlant Therapy; Essential Oils You Can Afford
Happy Monday! On Friday I made the confession that I’m a geek, (you can read about it here) and I started telling you about an essential oils supplier that I found. I didn’t want to take over your...
View ArticleWhen You Need Community
A guest post from my friend Nancy Backues. Please be sure and read about her below and connect with her on her website. Thanks Nancy! I know people will be blessed by this message! I held a...
View ArticleMother’s Day Giveaway
Mom; one tiny word, one huge job. As a mom, you are the person who will have the single largest impact on the life of your child. But no pressure! Yeah, it can get overwhelming at times. All those...
View ArticleChase your Own Dream! (Home Business)
Does someone else’s success make you feel defeated before you start? You may look at where they are and feel like you can never get there so you might as well go do something else. Stop it! What...
View ArticleWhen Your Kids Declare “It’s Not Fair!”
“It’s not fair!” Is this what your children declare every time they don’t like a decision you’ve made? Somehow, children learn early on that by playing the “fair” card, they can stop an issue in its...
View ArticleMom (and Dad) Relax, This Parenting Thing Takes A While
Recently in a mentoring group I participate in a desperate mom asked for prayers. She feels like she has lost the joy of parenting and has become a grouchy old lady. She shared, “I am trying to raise...
View ArticleFinding Beauty In This Darkness
Around this time last year I made a commitment to learn all I can about fighting depression. It’s not a glamorous subject and not one I would have chosen. (I still find myself asking God “Are you...
View ArticleIt Is Well With My Soul
Exhausted, weary, worn, hopeless. That is how the Cannanite woman approached Jesus. (Matthew 15:21 ff) He was her last hope. Her daughter didn’t look at anyone in the eye anymore. The child barely...
View ArticleGiving our Children Roots And Wings
Late last night I posted this on my business Facebook page: “I just wanted to check in and say I haven’t forgotten all of you. I’ve been pretty quiet lately due to some pressing family matters. We’ve...
View ArticleRespecting My Husband: What’s Bread Got To Do With It?
Making homemade bread. Painting walls Creating a homemaking routine that works. These are some things that I was determined to get “right” but it took many tries. With each try I learned a little bit...
View ArticleOrganizing and Homemaking e-book Bundle
Good morning! It’s raining here, and I’m enjoying the beautiful sound as I work on letting you know about a great deal on some e-books. You may have noticed that I sometimes post a link on Facebook to...
View ArticleFamily Fun Link-up
Well this is fun… I was just invited to co-host a party! But I don’t have to cook, or clean my house! It’s a linky party, with my friend Monica Pruett, of happy and blessed home.com. The party takes...
View ArticleBloggers: A giveaway you can join (for free)
If you’re a blogger and your audience includes homeschoolers, this is a great opportunity to provide something cool for your readers as well as generate more exposure to your blog. It’s the Ultimate...
View ArticleDo Your Kids Know You’re an Ordinary Person?
How do your children perceive you? Do you remember discovering things about your parents that as a younger child you never really understood or considered a reality? I’m not talking about deep, dark...
View ArticleThe Three Little Words That Are Poisoning My Soul
I have to tell you, right from the start; I really don’t want to write this article. I don’t want to have to admit that I struggle so much with this. It reminds me of a quote from Abraham Lincoln...
View ArticleCalming Your Fears about Homeschooling
Homeschooling. The mention of the word can stir up different responses in the hearts of those who hear it. Some feel contempt for the very idea that a parent could actually educate their own...
View ArticleBack to Homeschool Giveaway
It’s that time of year. New school years are starting for public schools. For those who homeschool, your school might have started a month ago. Or you might not ever stop – you just keep going. It...
View ArticleIt’s Like We’re Sleepwalking
There we sat, sipping our sweet teas and waiting for our food to arrive. Going to a restaurant is a special time for our family. It gives mom a break and it’s a time for us to all relax and enjoy each...
View ArticleIt Is Well With My Soul
Exhausted, weary, worn, hopeless. That is how the Cannanite woman approached Jesus. (Matthew 15:21 ff) He was her last hope. Her daughter didn’t look at anyone in the eye anymore. The child barely...
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