Watching our kids struggle
Screaming, crying, and writhing on the floor for 10 solid minutes. This is just a typical response to not being able to one’s shirt over one’s head….in my house, anyway. A certain 4-year old in our house is going…
Having Fun Memorizing Psalm 42:1
Guest Post by Desiré of When You Rise The older I get, the more important I realize memorizing Scripture with little ones is. I remember tons of verses that I learned as a young child, but sadly, remember very few…
Untapped Resource
Early in our marriage, my husband would frequently say that without children (not including the 20 6-year olds I was currently teaching), I was like an ‘untapped resource’…there was so much within in me that I could offer to…
I Stink at New Year’s Resolutions
This is the time of year that you’ll find all sorts of advice on various blogs on goal-setting and sticking to your New Year’s resolutions. After all, it’s a new year! Time to start fresh, right? You won’t find any…
A Lesson Learn(ing): This Work is Worth It
It’s easy as a mother this time of year to start having a bit of a pity party about the holidays. “I’ve got so much to do.” “You mean, I’m supposed to bake something else?” “I buy for everyone in both…
Teaching our Children How to Give and Receive Gifts
As Christmas quickly approaches, now is the best time of the year to ‘teach’ your child how to graciously give and receive gifts! Giving Most children are naturally “givers.” Some have to be prodded a bit more…
A Lesson Learned: Locking Away the Toy Box
A few weeks ago, Prince Charming and I made a decision. We were locking the toy box up in the storage room. With all the toys in it. We didn’t do this as a punishment or to put a damper…
In Lieu of Christmas Cards…
Everybody loves getting Christmas cards in the mail this time of year. I love proudly displaying the faces of our friends and family in our home. But what do you do with all the Christmas Cards you receive each year…
A Lesson Learned: All of Me
I recently heard a song on KLOVE that has been totally captivating my thoughts. It’s called “All of Me” by Matt Hammitt: (Can’t see the video? Go here.) I heard the song and immediately had to download it. I related to…
Week 3 Link Up: 30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness with Your Kids
I’ve been so inspired by each of you this week. Here are just a few ideas that YOU have shared that have inspired me: Jess left a free coupon on the product in Walgreens. Someone did this at Target today…
A Lesson Learned: Online Behavior (and the ‘Golden Rule’)
Let’s face it…we are different online than we are in real life. For instance, it may ‘appear’ that I have things under control around here. But, then again, you haven’t seen this… Yep. That would be our home office (which…
Week 2 Link Up: 30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness with Your Kids
I’m choosing not to share our acts of kindness this week. Yep, I totally realize that was kinda the point of this series. But I was convicted after reading a chapter from the book Your God is too Safe by…
A Lesson Learned: It’s the Little Things
Life isn’t made up of huge, momentous events that truly define us (apart from getting married and the birth of our children, perhaps). It’s the little, everyday moments that make life worth living and shape us into who we are….
Week 1 Link Up: 30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness with your Kids
How did your first week go? This week has been invigorating for me. There’s something about stepping out of my selfish ways each day, if only for a few minutes, that has made a huge difference in my overall…
Advent Boxes
These meaningful Advent Boxes are perfect for families wishing to reflect on the the goodness of God, the blessing of Jesus, and the responsibility that we as Christians have to live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord….
A Lesson Learned: Busy, Busy, Busy…
We’re approaching smack dab in the middle of the busiest time of the year. Have I mentioned we have 8 birthdays in November between our two families??? And don’t forget about Thanksgiving! Christmas will be here before we know it. Which…
30 Days of Intentional Acts of Kindness with Your Kids Link Up
Today is the day! We begin our journey of intentionally showing kindness through simple acts every day for an entire month. I’m hoping and praying that at the end of this month, I will be much more thoughtful and in…
‘From Our Kitchen to Yours’ Printables
One of our intentional acts of kindness this week will be delivering a meal to a friend. I am thankful to be surrounded by some really amazing women who have blessed our family with meals during important times in…