The Difficult Child, Part 2
Do you have a difficult child? Is everything a struggle? What do you do when one of your children is just “different” and you struggle daily with self-control, patience and loving kindness?
Malia Russell, a home school mother of four children ages 4-18, talks about this deeply personal issue and shares biblical precepts and examples to offer you encouragement and practical ideas to make loving the difficult child and the smooth running of your home school a reality.
The Difficult Child, Part 1
Do you have a difficult child? Is everything a struggle? What do you do when one of your children is just “different” and you struggle daily with self-control, patience and loving kindness?
Malia Russell, a home school mother of four children ages 4-18, talks about this deeply personal issue and shares biblical precepts and examples to offer you encouragement and practical ideas to make loving the difficult child and the smooth running of your home school a reality.
16 Back-To-School Dinner Tips
Is school really just around the corner? You know what that means – early morning scrambles, after-school tizzies and ragged nerves at dinnertime.
It’s still possible to have pleasant family mealtimes even after school has begun. Check out these back-to-school dinner tips for busy moms.
9 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies
It seems like a never-ending battle with the kids. Although you and I know veggies are delicious and they’re also good for you, they act like vegetables are a plague they want to avoid at all costs.
Five Easy Toning Exercises You can Do Anywhere
As you know, with my recent diagnosis of diabetes, I started a daily exercise routine.
In addition to needing to lose weight, weight bearing exercises are important also for increasing muscle mass and bone density as you age.
Most of us have learned what to do when it comes to exercising. The problem is where and when to get the job done. With a busy lifestyle, making time for exercise is a challenge.
Basic Budget Ideas
Many of the readers of my website are single income families. And when there are multiple spenders that make things much more confusing. This is one...
Top Ten Power Packed Foods
One of the main factors in our health is in the food that we eat. As you well know, all foods are not created equal. Choosing and eating the right foods may help increase your life expectancy as well as the quality of your life.
Frugal Family Outings
The time we spend with our families is priceless. But most popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy tickets, popcorn and drinks for everyone.
From Chaos to Order: Bringing Organization to Your Home (Part 4)
Go here to read; Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 The following is from my book, From Chaos to Order which can be read for free in this series, or purchased...
Celebrating a Super Sabbath
Want to make your Sabbath a true blessing, a day set apart unto the Lord?
The Joy of the LORD is my Strength
Our homes are meant to be joyful. Study with me what God’s word says about Joy and how it can be found in difficult times.
24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table
24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table -From Dime Without Whine How often does your family have dinner together? If you're like most families...
“God’s View” by Rhoda Baty
God made all of us for something special and Annabelle’s Legacy was God’s special purpose for her. Annabelle was granted a voice. She is like a light shining through a prism as more and more email devotional groups are starting. As she safely snuggles in the arms of Jesus she is in our hearts, where Jesus lives. He worked in more than one area.
Marketing Basics for Christian Entrepreneurs
Interested in a Christian home business?
Touched Twice Clinic in Eastern KY
Duncan and I went on a short term mission trip to Eastern KY
A Touched Twice Birthday Party
Instead of a traditional birthday party, Sarah opted to have a “Touched Twice” birthday party.
Freezer Cooking (again!)
Last week I decided to try some new freezer recipes. It seems that with changes in the seasons, I always get bored with what we have been cooking...
Freezer Cooking This Week
Freezer Cooking this week from the book, Don’t Panic, Dinner’s in the Freezer
Update on the Russells
Wow, sometimes life throws you some zingers and you just have to keep on marching. As most of my readers know, I was diagnosed with diabetes about 5 weeks ago. My doc and I agreed that the BEST course of action would be to try dietary changes and exercise to get my blood sugar under control without medication or insulin.
That week, I joined weight watchers and committed to a fitness plan that I have been following faithfully since that day.
Diagnosis: Diabetes
Diagnosis: Diabetes. Exercise, lose weight, keep glucose levels under control.
Homeschooling A B Cs
All around the country, parents are pulling their kids out of school because of the liberal agenda, worldly curriculum, low academic standards, overcrowded classrooms, lack of individualized attention, problems on the playground, harmful peer-pressure, etc.
And private school isn’t necessarily the best solution either. With skyrocketing tuition fees, more over-crowding and the influx of expelled students from the public school system, parents are realizing that private school doesn’t always solve the problems created by public school shortcomings. This leaves homeschooling as the best, and perhaps only, acceptable solution for many families.
But can I let you in on something that nobody is talking about?
Removing your children from the public school system is the easy part. Creating and maintaining a healthy, well-rounded, academically superior and God honoring learning environment at home requires some intentional planning and execution. It doesn’t happen automatically.
In fact, most homeschooling parents would agree that it often takes two full years to feel as though they have finally entered their stride and are fostering the home learning environment that they are striving for. But what about those first two years? We want them to be great, right? Wouldn’t it be nice if this learning curve could be shortened?
I have good news for you! Now, it can.
My Favorite Kitchen Tools
These are all my favorite kitchen tools!
Online Cooking Class Week 4
This week lesson was how to make homemade burgers and sweet potato fries. In addition, they learned to make homemade barbecue sauce. However, sweet potatoes are the one food I am allergic to, so we made Idaho potato fries instead. I spoke to our online cooking class instructor, Shelley and she told me how much time to add when using regular potatoes.
Dealing with a Dreadful Past
Dealing with a dreadful past is not an easy thing for a believer. We would much rather pretend it does not exist. But, having a dreadful past means that the work of the Lord will be even more evident in our lives.