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May 15, 20213 min read

Peace in the Ordinary

Living in the Mundane Sometimes it feels like as a mom I’m stuck in the mundane. My weeks can often be drawn out with the same tasks over...

Mar 19, 20214 min read

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The Power of Testimony

Testimony time My favorite time at our annual women’s retreat has always been Sunday mornings. The whole weekend is filled with rich...

A Few of My Favorite Things! Parenting and Homeschooling Resources

Mar 3, 20214 min read

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A Few of My Favorite Things! Parenting and Homeschooling Resources

Life is a journey! I see it in everything. We are always learning and growing. Young moms often ask, “How did you raise your children”?...

Feb 18, 20214 min read

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Faith Journey

Does anyone else feel it, or is it just me? Has God been calling you on a faith journey like you’ve never experienced before this year? I...

Aug 11, 20206 min read

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What’s It Really Like To Homeschool?

Our Homeschool Journey There’s too much to tell in one post but I can summarize. We never planned to homeschool. (That is the confession...

Jul 28, 20205 min read

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What Do I “NEED” To Homeschool?

Setting The Stage For Learning It’s back to school season. This year it looks a little different. I have noticed less advertisements for...

Building The Faith Of Your Children Through Family Worship

Jul 16, 20205 min read

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Building The Faith Of Your Children Through Family Worship

When our oldest children were born, we knew it as Family Devotions. Even now you can search for family devotion materials. Some call it a...

May 27, 20203 min read

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A Life Disrupted: Our Response

Learning New Things? Raise your hand if you have been learning a lot of new stuff lately. Yeah? Me too! Our lives have changed so much in...

Blessing Our Children: A Legacy of Love for the Next Generation

May 6, 20204 min read

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Blessing Our Children: A Legacy of Love for the Next Generation

In the early years of parenting, as I searched out resources and information, I came across a book about actively blessing our children....

Apr 28, 20203 min read

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When You Aren’t All Home Together

The visuals are compelling. Heart warming photos and videos of families together in isolation making memories are all over the internet....

Gramma Speaks: How Discipline Can Build Relationship With Your Children

Apr 22, 20205 min read

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Gramma Speaks: How Discipline Can Build Relationship With Your Children

Meet Gramma Louise: Louise is always full of wise words and creative parenting solutions. She also happens to be my mother-in-law. That...

Got Great Ideas? 5 Tips To Put Them Into Practice

Apr 8, 20203 min read

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Got Great Ideas? 5 Tips To Put Them Into Practice

Who else starts their day with high hopes and then is dashed when life takes over? I know I could be so much more productive if I could...

Communicating Our Priorities: Homeschooling & Marriage

Mar 25, 20204 min read

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Communicating Our Priorities: Homeschooling & Marriage

Life is busy for everyone but even more so for the homeschool couple. We manage our employment, extended family responsibilities, church...

Has Your Attitude Gone Viral? Little Eyes Are Watching

Mar 17, 20204 min read

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Has Your Attitude Gone Viral? Little Eyes Are Watching

We are all shocked by the news The news that we keep hearing changes by the day and sometimes, by the hour. We don’t know what reports to...

Gramma Speaks: Cultivating Cross Generational Relationships

Mar 12, 20205 min read

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Gramma Speaks: Cultivating Cross Generational Relationships

On the continuum of motherhood, I am smack dab in the middle. Well, kinda. I have 4 adult children and 5 that are in the category of high...

So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling Preschool?

Feb 27, 20204 min read

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So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling Preschool?

As you watch your child grow up, you are amazed! The way that they pick up on things is fascinating to you. They really are like little...

Outdo One Another With Love: A Lesson For Valentine’s Day

Jan 18, 20203 min read

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Outdo One Another With Love: A Lesson For Valentine’s Day

I’m pretty excited about my plans for Valentines Day this year. Why? Because I have an idea that will make it last for three weeks! If...

To Share Or Not To Share: Teaching Healthy Boundaries

Jan 3, 20204 min read

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To Share Or Not To Share: Teaching Healthy Boundaries

The “toddler’s rule of property” states that, “If it’s mine, it’s mine; if I want it, it’s mine and if it’s yours it’s mine.” or...

Dec 14, 20195 min read

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Christmas: You Just Can’t Do It All!

It’s nearly half way through December. I’ve made my list and I have gone over it at least 36 times. My lists have sub-lists. After...

Nov 29, 20194 min read

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Army Mom Strong

I know it is coming. He goes “home”, back to base, in three more days. When he does, I will be a mess. We have done this a few times now....

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