We just finished our first year of homeschool. We've known for a long time that this was the best option for our son academically (more on that in another post), so I had plenty of time to prepare and, you know, FREAK MYSELF OUT. There were (and still are) a lot of unknowns. I went to traditional … [Read more...]
5 Ways 1 Corinthians 13 Will Revolutionize Your Parenting
I often hear 1 Corinthians 13 recited at weddings, but not often as it applies specifically to motherhood. The truth is, 1 Corinthians 13 is an extremely important passage for moms. As moms, we are our kids' first experience with love. We are the ones who love them first while waiting for … [Read more...]
Easter for the Overwhelmed & Worn Out
I'm honored to be a contributor over at iBelieve.com. Here is one of my recent posts for that community. I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve been limping through Lent and toward Easter. I’ve been crawling through most of this year, overwhelmed and worn out, to be honest. Maybe you have, … [Read more...]
10 Things To Do In San Diego With Kids under 5
This post was sponsored by mifold. All opinions remain my own. Nathan and I have lived in Southern California for most of our lives, but finding things to do with kids in San Diego has been a whole new adventure. As our kids continue to get older, we enjoy exploring San Diego County together and … [Read more...]
5 Things The Israelites in the Desert Taught Me About Homemaking
What do the Israelites in the desert have to do with homemaking? It's a valid question, but surprisingly, their wanderings in the wilderness have more to do with my struggles with home management than you might think. Will has been complaining a LOT lately. Last Thursday was a particularly bad … [Read more...]
Sharing Our Smiles With Those Less Fortunate
This post was sponsored by Give Kids A Smile as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. William had his first filling recently. It was a whole thing. He's had his teeth cleaned a number of times in his 5 years of life, and he's … [Read more...]