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Even if we don’t understand how or why, God’s ways are better than our ways. But it’s not always easy to acknowledge that fact and live in peace with it. Trusting God is not always easy. I was the girl who started babysitting at age 12. The one who often slipped out of worship to…
As a mom of four kids, sometimes I struggle with the battle between wanting to capture the moments of our lives and living the moments of our lives. I love photography and I love having photos of our celebrations, day to day life, and big milestones. However, sometimes I feel like I am so busy…
A few weeks ago, our 8-year-old cat died. My youngest child, age 11, doesn’t remember life without Tabby. (She was named after the cat in the Mr. Putter and Tabby books.) It was hard for all of us, though, because we all loved her. A few weeks ago, Tabby began to feel bad and just…
When planting your garden this spring, one of the most important things to consider is the kind of seeds you choose to plant. Below you will find information about the 3 basic types of seeds and why heirloom seeds are a great choice. First generation hybrid seeds {F1 hybrids} – These are the most common…
If you’ve never heard of Fort Magic, you’re in for a treat! Fort Magic is a wonderful project/toy for encouraging thinking skills, creative play, and imagination! It’s a kit with pieces that fit together in various ways to make all sorts of forts. It’s also possible to make cars, boats, and other vehicles. The kit…
When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…
We homeschool moms spend almost every bit of time taking care of the kids: teaching, feeding, pouring ourselves into them. I know I find myself at the end of most days spent to the last drop. I look back and realize I didn’t use any time taking care of myself. I’m not talking about “ME”…
My daughter was such a blessing when it came to sleeping. She slept through the night early, took naps until she was almost 5, and embraced quiet time with not a single whine. My son….well, he’s a different story. He was a challenge at bedtime and couldn’t nap during the day without making it impossible…
“Why can’t you get more done than this?” Even when I try to drown it out, I hear this often. It doesn’t matter what area of my life we’re talking about. House cleaning, educating my child, being a Godly wife to my husband, spending time in God’s Word. It sounds the same each time…..”Why can’t…
When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…
As a homeschool mom who fancies herself something of a ‘modern homesteader’, my project list is not ever empty and there is never enough time or money with which to work through those to-do’s. The project I’d like to share with you today my Yard Sale Flip – Chick Brooder Cabinet met a need here…
When I started homeschool this last year, I knew it would be tough – real tough. I knew there would be challenges, especially as a working homeschool mom. As I entered into this new lifestyle I questioned if it was truly possible to do this. How would it REALLY work? Some complications and stressful times…
