Chores Make Responsible Kids I recently had a great conversation with my friend. She is the type that loves to be a mother. She genuinely likes being with her kids and is completely content parenting. I asked her how she manages her life so that she can enjoy her kids. She listened to me for awhile and then she observed that I was feeling pressure to make my kids happy. She explained that … [Read more...] about Chores Make Responsible Kids
Motherhood
Back to School Joy for Mom and Kids
Back to School Joy for Mom and Kids One of the times that I feel most human and most fulfilled is when I am learning and teaching. I have been listening to the book Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission which helps keep my blog up and running … [Read more...] about Back to School Joy for Mom and Kids
Toy Storage Solutions for Busy Family Homes
Organizing toys for function in a family home can be a major challenge, but there are ways to keep the kids happy and still keep your home beautiful and uncluttered. One of the best things that ever happened to me was living in a very small townhome, apartment and duplex. These smaller spaces forced me to take a closer look at the toys that we needed and wanted, where to store them and a system … [Read more...] about Toy Storage Solutions for Busy Family Homes
5 Splendid Summer Planning Tips for Moms
5 Splendid Summer Planning Tips for Moms Set Boundaries. Since I have a two year old and a three year old, I am used to having kids home 24/7. Jane being home has not been bad, but I have to be intentional about my boundaries. I still keep a strict naptime/quiet time during the day so I can have some time to myself. Jane, a non-napper, simply keeps herself busy with puzzles, coloring … [Read more...] about 5 Splendid Summer Planning Tips for Moms
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018, according to Lucy Jo. Mother's Day is always a time of reflection for me. Being a mother is all-consuming, and I rarely stop to simply enjoy this stage. God has been good to me lately because I have felt at peace about my life. I feel like I am on the right track; I have not felt that way for a long time. Nothing drastic has changed, but I think I have finally … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
New Mom Ultimate Guide
This post, New Mom Ultimate Guide is a gathering of books, ideas, experiences and gear that I have encountered as I have been a mother. I group the ideas into the following phases: Conception Miscarriages, Infertility, Stillbirth and Infant Loss Preparing for Birth Postpartum Parenting Gear Like many other mothers I have done a lot of research, but I put this guide together … [Read more...] about New Mom Ultimate Guide