My Heart: My Youngest is Starting School

Apple, books, and abc's for sending my youngest child to school

My youngest is starting school and, well, I have some feelings about it. Many parents feel a sense of Kindergarten Empty Nest when the youngest starts school, but I want to encourage you (and myself) to embrace this new part of the journey.

5-Day Fourth of July Devotion

Fourth of July Devotion - Freedom in Christ

Are you looking for a devotion for Independence Day? Get ready to celebrate our country and your freedom in Christ with this Fourth of July devotion. This year will be the Christian 4th of July you’ve been longing for after reading 5 days of these Independence Day devotions!

Best Tips for Packing School Lunches that Make it Less Annoying

woman packing school lunches for her family

Are you looking for the best lunch packing tips moms have to offer? Fair warning, this post is not about creating Pinterest-worthy bento boxes for lunch, but rather about helpful systems and favorite products that will help make the task less annoying and more efficient. Use our 7 Tips for Packing School Lunches, along with the Printable Lunch Menu Template and Free Lunch Box Notes to pack a punch in your kids’ lunch!

Dear God, Pass the S’mores: Family Devotions for Camping

Family Devotions for Camping FI

Invite God on your next adventure with five days of simple, yet impactful family devotions for camping. These devotions that will help your family have a more meaningful camping experience. Each daily devo focuses on a bible verse (or two), and relates it to your current campout by using strong imagery and fun, memorable activities. Parents and kids alike will be happy campers!

Summer Schedule for Kids (AKA Mom’s Sanity Saver!)

mom holding summer schedule

The freedom of summer is great until you realize that your kids have gone feral due to zero structure. All you really need to keep from going crazy is a loose summer schedule for kids! This free printable summer schedule uses themed daily summer activities for kids to help bring a little order to your time off without spoiling the fun of summer! You can use our printable summer schedule as is, or use the weekly summer schedule template to organize your own ideas for structured summer fun!

Prioritizing Marriage (even when your kids’ needs are screaming louder than your husband’s)

Use these tips for prioritizing marriage, even when you’re exhausted by motherhood. Remind your husband that he’s your #1, even if it feels like he literally has to “take a number” just to talk to you. This post will teach you how to make your marriage a priority as you ride the rollercoaster of parenthood together, an investment that will pay off long after your kids have gotten off the ride.

An Open Letter to My Teenage Son

Mom writing a letter to her teenage son

Explore your relationship with your teenage son through my open letter to my teenage son. Travel through the ups and downs with me, in the learning process of becoming a mom and growing together over the years.