I want to share how I think goal setting with God can bless us as mothers. I’ve talked before about being led by God in goal setting as it relates to helping our children progress. But today I want to share an experience I’ve had in setting goals alongside God. My goals are often abstract. … Read more
As we enter into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I think we are all hoping to find the peace and relief that the season of thanksgiving, joy, and giving can bring us. We are hoping for that peace that will come into our homes as we give. I see my kids fluctuating … Read more
In our home, we talked about our ancestors last month, and building ancestor relationships has blessed our family. My kids feel confident that their ancestors are helping them all the time, which I love. Last year, I shared four simple ways to connect kids with ancestors. We used these ideas again last month, but we … Read more
This week seemed like a good time for practical ideas to keep kids busy indoors, so here is a list of toys we have used and loved. This is the third post in our series about surviving the pandemic winter at home. You can read the first two posts here and here, which are more … Read more
This is a second post in a series intended to help mothers survive the upcoming winter at home during the pandemic. This post is focused on how to feel fulfilled in motherhood so that we aren’t so bored at home this winter. In the first post we talked about how being centered on Christ is … Read more
I’ve spent the last 7+ years figuring out this stay-at-home mom thing, and due to personalities and depression, a lot of that has been just under our little roof. I always wanted to be a mother. And a stay-at-home mom seemed like the epitome of motherhood to me, but I soon discovered that just being … Read more
I feel it is an incredible privilege to be a parent right now. We have been given the opportunity to create an environment for Heavenly Father’s precious children. In a world that is often confused and in commotion, we can create a sanctuary for his children. One way we do that is by picking the … Read more
Last year I had the opportunity to meet a woman who has Alzheimer’s. It ended up being a beautiful experience and taught me a valuable lesson. So here is a story about Alzheimer’s.
Why Small Home, Great Learning? This morning, I read the story of Naaman and it reminded me of this blog. Sometimes, like Naaman, we are so willing to do the big things for the Lord. Volunteer for that church service project. Seek out the best schools for our kids. Find a career where we use … Read more
On Instagram, I’ve been talking about things to consider when choosing books for your kids. Here’s a summary: 1- Kids will mimic the attitudes of the main characters in books they read A few years ago, I read Jenny Phillips’ story, in which she describes how her daughter was negatively impacted by some books she … Read more