Last year, I shared our Cell Phone Dilemma about our family’s decision of when to allow our kids to get cell phones. Honestly, as a parent, it’s one of the issues we struggle with the most. It’s such a personal […]
Our First School Experience & My “Lunch” Failure
Jul31
Last night, the phone rang. As I rushed to answer it, the answering machine kicked on with a welcome message from our son’s principal with all the key announcements for this upcoming school year. You see, after homeschooling our number […]
My Adoption: A Choice of Hope
Jul27
If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know I am passionate about mothering. Whether it’s a biological child, adopted child or simply sharing LIFE by mentoring another in ones life, the opportunity to impact and influence […]
What Are Your Family Priorities?
May3
When I look around, there are a few people that completely encourage and inspire me as a mom. Women who’ve embraced their role, juggle so much and walk the talk, or quite honestly, RUN IT WELL! Tricia Goyer is one […]
Surviving Midnight Diapers (Baby Shower Idea)
Mar7
The beauty of welcoming new life is such a blessing. To encourage and honor a new momma during a time which will forever change her, marks a significant milestone, and I’ve shared some other neat baby shower tradition ideas in […]
Remembering the Days of our Lego Love
Feb7
Could it have been over ten years since my boys engrossed their day to day imaginations in the world of cowboys, forts, warriors and LEGOs.® Time slips by so quickly, yet one constant in our lives over the course of ten […]
Dear Me: a Letter to My Teenage Self
Sep14
Dear Teenage Self Me, In one week, you will turn 16. I just love that you are so full of life, and innocent enough to believe that this magical birthday will suddenly allow life to explode with possibilities. I know, […]
Special Ideas for Grandparents
Sep4
Celebrating Grandparents – This Sunday, we celebrate an overlooked, but wonderful holiday – National Grandparents Day. Celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, the holiday was created to remind grandchildren to tap into the wisdom and heritage their grandparents […]
Love Them Well
Aug31
“We’re praying for this next chapter,” I heard the greeter mention to someone as they walked out of the sanctuary. I glanced up to see who she was addressing, and my sweet friends came into view. “Chapter, what chapter,” I […]
Cell Phone Dilemna: When Should Kids Get Them?
Aug29
As a mother of four teenagers, with a nine year old trailing right behind, you wouldn’t believe the number of times I get asked my opinion about when children should get cell phones. I’ve quickly realized that question needs to […]
Little by Little: Life Lesson for Moms and Kids
Aug17
Within a few weeks, kids everywhere will be back in school. Whether one schools at home or structured in the classroom, I find that the start of the school year gives way to a plethora of opportunities that just begs […]
What’s the Going Tooth Fairy Rate?
May3
Have you ever just chuckled when you are smack dab in the middle of a conversation, and then you realize if there were any outside ears listening, that person would surely raise their eyebrows and wonder about you? Yes, our […]
Confessions of a Mom: Dental Visit Defector
Apr19
I admit it. It has taken me nearly eighteen years of mothering to finally get my act together when it comes to regularly scheduled dental visits. For years, as a young mom, I would hide my head in shame when […]
Dream Big Dreams (with your kids) + St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Mar15
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, now is a great month to start a family tradition that makes you think about the importance of dreams all month long. Share some of your dreams with your children (or maybe you are […]
What Am I Going to Do With My Guys?
Feb11
I am a boy mom. I am a girl mom. I am a football mom, a soccer mom, a basketball mom, a golf mom, but all the time I feel like a grocery shopping mom. Since our first three children […]
