Helping your kid understand and recognize the way they feel after eating particular foods is a great habit to instill in them at a young age. These days most of our supermarket aisles are packed full of processed foods that have little nutritional value and a scary amount of additives and preservatives, which can truly […]
Count by Moments, Not by Minutes – Guest Post by Megan from Everyday Pearls
Moments matter. Life is full of them. The ones that surprise you and the ones that excite you. The ones that sadden you and the ones that make you mad. Then there are the ones that you want to hold onto and remember forever. As mommas, we know each day flies by. When we take […]
The Do’s and Dont’s of Comforting a Mom After a Miscarriage – Guest Post by Lisa from The Family Road Map
My heart danced when my dad made a baby bed out of wood for my dolls. All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was to be a mamma. In time I would learn that God and I were not on the same page. His timing was not my timing when it came to […]
I Wouldn’t Want to Live Life Any Other Way – Lisa’s Story
Motherhood is full of disappointments and surprises. It’s hard to let go of our expectations and embrace what we have been given. It’s been a frustrating and an exciting journey, and I do my best to trust God. I did not plan on waiting until I was in my forties before having my first child, […]
National Adoption Month Series – Carrie’s Adoption Story
I dreamed about being a mother since I was a little girl. I anticipated doing craft projects and baking cookies with my kids, and maybe even went as far as imagining myself twirling around the house full of joy while doing housework. After four years of marriage to my childhood friend, I gave birth to […]
8 Parenting Hacks From Large Families That ALL Parents Can Use – Contributor Post for Portland Moms Blog
This is a contributor post I wrote for the Portland Moms Blog. Read the entire article here. I wouldn’t consider myself a ‘mom of many,’ but just a few years ago my three kids were all home and I had to keep them busy and alive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. I can scarcely […]
3 Easy Breakfast Recipes to Make With Your Little Chef-in-Training – Guest Post by Tiffany from Dilesia
This post contains affiliate links from third parties. I have been compensated to include them. It’s never early to begin training kids how to cook healthy meals. Not only will cooking skills help them when they launch out on their own as young adults, but children who are well versed in the basics of cooking […]
5 Ways to Make Your Home a Healthy & Eco-Friendly Place for Kids – Guest Post by Anna
Is your house or condo a healthy place for your kids? Home is one of the most accident-prone places for kids, and things can get worse with hazards that are not too obvious. Because young children stay at home most of the time, it’s crucial that parents ensure a healthy and eco-friendly place for their […]
Confessions of a “Spicy” Family
I just finished reading Jen Hatmaker‘s For the Love. If you haven’t borrowed it from the library, bought your own, or stole a friend’s copy, I highly recommend you do so, STAT. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard. Okay, it was probably when I read her last book! Anyway, the whole […]
The Best Thing in the World You Can Do – Guest Post by Doreen Frick
I used to love to run for office. In elementary school I wanted to be president. I wrote a speech, made posters, and gave out free pens, but I lost to a fellow classmate who was taller, more eloquent, and probably more interested in the actual office. I think I just loved to compete. If […]