Christmas is such a wonderful time of giving. But sometimes all the gift giving seems silly, even a bit selfish. What if the gifts you give to friends and family were also a gift to those hurting around the world? World Vision has long been helping children in desperate poverty by providing them with sponsors […]
Will They Outgrow Sensory Processing Disorder?
Inside you’ll find get answers to the question, “Can a child grow out of sensory processing disorder?” It’s a surreal experience; telling friends and family that something is wrong with your child. When my oldest was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder, I’d give people my typical spiel. I’d tell them everyone has sensory needs, but my son’s […]
15 Decorative Ways to Promote Thankfulness
The most wholesome of holidays is coming up. THANKSGIVING! It’s my favorite holiday by a mile and I LOVE that it focuses on such a wonderful quality; thankfulness. But if you’ve spent more than five minutes with a three year old, you know that thankfulness doesn’t come naturally. It needs to be modeled and taught. […]
Time Saving Tips for Homeschooling Moms Pulled in a Million Directions
Inside you’ll find: Time saving tips for busy frazzled moms such as yourself. “Mom, can you help me put on my shoes?” “Mom, the cat snuck out!” “Mom, we’re out of peanut butter!” “Mom, what does ‘Delinquent’ mean?” Being a homeschool mother means that you claim many roles, including chef, teacher, secretary, librarian, referee, maid, […]
Books Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Read More Than Once
Reading is a luxury when you’re a busy mom. But it’s also a necessity. Without quality books, we’d lack refreshment, inspiration, and growth. As I gear up to start our first official year of homeschooling, I knew I needed to arm myself with the wisdom of others who have gone on before. So despite the […]
If You Say This to Sleep Deprived Moms You May Get Kicked in the Shin
I’m sure they’re well meaning. I’m sure they’re trying to sympathize. But people just don’t get true sleep deprivation. Chronic sleep deprivation is diabolical torture for the body, mind and soul. I wish I were exaggerating. My oldest woke up every 30 mins and would scream even after I nursed him. My middle refused to […]
How to Avoid Summer Meltdowns in Three Easy Steps
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My patience is shortest when the temperature is highest. My kids seems to have inherited this unfortunate character trait. I want to put my best foot forward as I wrangle little kids at home during the […]
Hands Down the Best Children’s Bibles for Teaching the Gospel
Inside you’ll find: the best children’s Bibles for all ages and situations. Children’s Bibles have come a long way! It used to be that Bibles written for kids were collections of disjointed stories whose focus seemed to be on human achievement and a very tame God. This set kids up to be adults who […]
My Story, My Blessing Pt. 3 (A Guest Post)
This post is part of a series. (Read Part 1 HERE) Please note that there are some very raw and heartbreaking photos at the end of this post. There are many folks who’s hearts cannot handle looking when they are hurting so much themselves. We wanted you to be fully aware and make the best […]
The ABCD’s of Water Safety for Kids
Water is life. It’s refreshing, calming, useful, powerful. Like many, I’ve always been drawn to the water. Swimming is so ethereal and cathartic. But as a former lifeguard, I also know that the water needs to be treated with respect and caution. Now that I have young kids, I’m trying to be vigilant about teaching them […]
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