It’s been a crazy summer around here. I know I’ve been missing around here for about two months now and I wanted to give you a quick update to let you know why. So, every May for the last 11 years I teach/ lead the Primary children at our annual church campmeeting. It’s something I’m…
Today I’m sharing a few ideas that you can use to teach your kids good habits. Now, I’m a huge fan of charts, but really, they aren’t needed to instill good habits and a sense of responsibility in your children. So, if you’ve been struggling and wondering how to teach good habits without charts to…
I have watched my kids fall – and fall hard too many times to count. I rarely flinch when I see it happen. Fortunately, there’s only been a few times that someone has broken a bone or gotten really hurt. But watching my kids be active and fall off horses, fall on hard ice, or…
FROM CHAOS TO CALM If you’ve been struggling with your home, your marriage, your children, or just life in general this might be the answer you have been waiting for! Inside the pages of this book you will spend 15 weeks working toward a goal for: peace in the heart peace in the home peace…
Our schedule tends to be crazy. And I’m not sure how many people can actually relate to our schedule. But, I’d thought I’d share it anyway, in case some of you need to get creative with your own schedules so everything gets done {well sort of}. A schedule/ routine should help you – not frustrate…
When kids come home from a long day at school, they’re usually hungry and want a snack. Putting together a few “help yourself” snack ideas will not only save you time, but it will also teach your kids to be more independent. Here are a few ideas for successfully assembling a self-serve snack station. Measure your pantry and…
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork.” Psalm 19:1 We spent the afternoon hiking in the mountains, snacking on wild blueberries and blackberries and just enjoying God’s creation. This world has so much beauty – it’s hard to imagine how much more beauty heaven has! I’m looking forward to…
So, I know I’ve been MIA this past week. I’m so sorry! Life has just been super stressful. Last Tuesday we ended up in the emergency room with Sarah, after I had called the doctor because of a new pain she was having in her abdomen. It turned out to be nothing and they didn’t…