Simplify School Lunch Packing You know how at the beginning of the school year, we’re full of gusto and good intentions when it comes to our kids’ lunches? And then after the first month or so, all of that initial motivation wears thin because they have homework. And projects. And papers that need to be…
If you know our family well, you know that we like to be thrifty. Frugal, some may call it. Cheap, others may say. Resourceful and creative is how we like to look at it. Over the years, we have had several roadside opportunities. What are those? Those are treasures we have found that might serve…
Want to Make your Family and Home Healthier? Becoming healthier has been a top priority in my home for the past 5 years. My husband is a health enthusiast. He loves intense workouts, eating clean, and being disciplined in all facets of life. What I love most of all about his heart in this pursuit…
When my family moved from Illinois to Georgia last summer, one thing I vowed to focus on (once we were settled) was Christian Hospitality. I wanted to be that welcoming homemaker who handled visits—scheduled or not— with grace and warmth. The Hostess is the Grossest The entire first week we were in our new home,…
Chocolate Lara Balls We have three growing boys who eat like they are getting paid for it. Our youngest son loves to eat so much that we sometimes have to tell him “you’re gonna be full after that.” Not because we are trying to be mean or watch his weight but because he gets stomach…
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 When my kids were under age two, life as a mom was…
A Simple Approach to Growing your own Garden Planting a garden with your family is a wonderful experience! I’m fairly new to gardening…we started three years ago when we moved into our home. I’m no expert on how to grow the best produce, but I DO want to say it’s easier and more possible than…
At the start of every school year, I look for ways to get our schedules, school work, paperwork, and lives in general, more organized. In the past, I’ve tried things that didn’t really stick or were too complicated for longevity. But this time I created a space that has worked well for my family for…
Summer Schedule Woohoo! The summer is here and that means no more homework, projects that take a hundred years and just as many dollars to complete, packed lunches, permission slips to sign, supplies to replenish, and schedules to adhere to. But it also means that we are fully responsible for our kids ALL DAY…
What do you rely on to get you through your day? We all have things we rely on each day that give us a boost. Now, whether they’re good for us or bad, that’s the question. Are we doing these things consciously or without consideration? “For you were once darkness, but now you are light…