This week seemed to go a little slower than the last couple weeks. I love this time of year as all of our extra activities are coming to a close for the summer and camping is right around the corner. Our meals usually become easier once the weather breaks. We start to eat much more salad and fresh veggies with a side of meat. :) We have some … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Have Amazing Kids
I was told today that I have done an amazing job parenting. Hmmmm... I honestly did not know what to say. After a short pause, I finally responded, "It's not me, it's God." As to which she quickly pointed out, "Yes, but you have done something!" I replied with a quick thanks and moved on. Being told I have great kids or well behaved … [Read more...]
5 Lessons to Learn Through Tragedy
The last couple weeks have brought new lessons to learn through tragedy in our life. It has been a hard emotional journey that I am sure is not over. It will resurface. The news came to us only hours after the tragic event. An eight year old boy who had attended our church several times with his family and was in our son's Master Club's class … [Read more...]
Recipe Roundup Review ~ Week 4
It is crazy how fast the weeks are going by! We are already coming up on the middle of the month of May. WOW! I have to say I am thrilled that our weather has been nice and warm. We have had some good rain too! We have already lit up the briquettes. That sure makes life easier and I have to say a lot more fun! This week we have some great … [Read more...]
Dear Step-Mother: Choose Love
Mother's Day is now past, but being a mom continues! I have to say, it is encouraging to be honored and thanked on Mother's Day. Although, we all know it is not necessary. We would still continue on. I had an interesting conversation at church on Mother's Day, and I cannot seem to get it out of my mind. I was speaking to a woman and told her … [Read more...]
Recipe Roundup Review ~ Week 3
First, I need to start by apologizing for being late on this post. Quite honestly, it has been an extremely difficult week and writing blog posts have not even been on my radar. Actually, meals have not even been on my radar. I have spent most of the last 6 days in the hospital, as my Aunt Linda, after being misdiagnosed, as been diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Recipe Roundup Review ~ Week 2
I get so tired of planning food. Is anyone with me on this? I feel like that is all I do is try to figure out what I have to feed my crew. It is never ending. I try to find quick, healthy go to meals because inevitably (more often than not) the day gets away from me and poof it is dinner time again. I am hoping that this recipe roundup review … [Read more...]
Recipe Roundup Review ~ Week 1
I am always trying new recipes! Seriously, I probably try at least 3 new recipes most weeks. Everything ranging from main dishes to desserts. It wasn't until I started following the Trim Healthy Mama eating lifestyle that I became much more picky on the recipes I was trying out simply because of waste. I have to admit we have eaten some pretty … [Read more...]
9 Reasons You Should Consider Homeschooling
Homeschooling is hard. I am not going to lie to you! But homeschooling is much more than educating your children. Education is important, but it is not the end all be all. Some of you may disagree with me and I am perfectly O.K. with that, but please hear me out. First thing you should know is that I am a teacher by trade. By this I mean, my … [Read more...]
Large Family Hurdles
What constitutes a large family in this day and age? More than 2 kids? More than 3 kids? I do not necessarily think of our family unit as large. My dad is one of sixteen (naturally born and no twins), so I feel like I pale in comparison. But I think others disagree..... Here is our current familial status: 1 Dad, 1 Mom, 3 girls … [Read more...]
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