Book Review: Simple Food for Busy Families
I had the benefit of reviewing the book: Simple Food for Busy Families The Whole Life Nutrition Approach. This was probably the best book I have...
Pumping Breast Milk for Babies- Redeeming the Time
After nursing five babies, I never imagined I would have a sixth baby who simply could not nurse. I worked on it for WEEKS, went to several...
[Expired] The Hobbit Review and Giveaway
I had the pleasure of attending a preview screening of: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey. Of course, as expected, the film had epic music, beautiful...
Rebecca’s Birth Story
Our little Rebecca Grace was born on October 11 at 8:38 AM. She was born in perfect health and is doing great. Here is her birth story. My...
Hotel Transylvania
Duncan and I had the pleasure of going to a preview showing of Hotel Transylvania, released in theaters on Friday, October 28th. We were actually...
Making a Backwards Schedule
On Fridays, we have several activities. We have classes at Woodland Enrichment Academy- 3 kids in classes there, 3 different drop off times. We also...
Mean Girls
This weekend one of my daughters came across a group of mean girls. She was treated so unkindly, in fact, that she was in tears. Mama bear is still...
Preparing Our Hearts and Home for Baby Number 6
I have less than 10 weeks until my due date and the time has come to make sure final preparations are in place for this newest addition. This...
Meal Planning for the Week
As a major part of reducing our budgetary costs for necessary items, I am trying to make meals where we can use up our freezer items. We are so...
Book Review: Heidi St. John’s, “The Busy Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Daylight”
I just finished reading Heidi St. John's latest book, The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Daylight; Managing Your Days Through the Homeschool Years. ...
Summer Projects
Each summer, we are all challenged to do a summer project. This is supposed to be something new- a new skill, a new class, something you have...
The Lost Skills of Homemaking: Modesty Matters
I would like to share a new curriculum that I am using with Anne Mary (9) and Sarah (12) so that we could learn sewing together at home this fall as part of their “Home Economics” Credit.
Here is an article written by Deana L. Carmichael, the founder of the curriculum.
“Wherever You Are, Be All There.”
When our family joined a large church here in town several years ago, we were excited to have many opportunities to serve! We loved contributing to...
How Home Educators Can Benefit from Online Courses – Guest Post
The following is a guest post from Angelita Williams, who writes on the topics of online courses. She welcomes your comments below and at her email...
Stocking Your Pantry
A well-stocked pantry will be full of all the basic necessities for cooking meals. It will include dry goods as well as some canned or bottled...
Freezer Cooking Day
It has been awhile since I have done any freezer cooking. I love the benefits of lots of meals in the freezer, but we have had a few barriers....
Large Family? Who says?
Years ago when I was starting in a new Bible study class, I remember being introduced to a woman and was told "She has a huge family-like 5 kids!"...
Quotes for the Kitchen
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good...
A Burglar’s Universal Search Pattern – How a Burglar Robs Your Home in 8 Minutes
The following is a guest post. But first, I wanted to make a few notes of my own. I was personally always very resistant to having a home alarm. It...
Redecorating Your Child’s Bedroom
Decorating for kids in middle school can be difficult. They’re between stages, no longer little kids and but not quite ready for a grown-up bedroom....
Best Way to Establish a New Habit
I was reading through Kim Brenneman's book: Large Family Logistics and was reminded of something I learned a long time ago, but had forgotten. If...
The Joyous Home Journal
One of my very favorite publications are from Joyous Home. They are beautiful and packed full of wonderful and useful information. They have been a...
The Tea Times- from Joyous Home
I am so excited to share the following from my friend, Theresa Powers! The Tea Times newsletter is named for the times you will spend with your...
What to Do When Your Children Make Mistakes
It's painful to discuss as a mom, but occasionally your children will blow it. As a mom to a 21, 13, 11, 6 and 1 -year- old at the time of this...