It’s that time of year again. Many are going back to school and some never left. Hey, to each its own. Here is some of my best homeschooling advice for all those amazing moms, dads, grandparents and/or caretakers who have dedicated themselves to the incredible job of educating the children God has blessed them with. Some of whom could teach
My Best Homeschooling Advice
The Lazy Days of Summer
Family Update Ahh.. the lazy days of summer. I have to admit, they have not been so lazy around here, though that’s something I’ve been craving. Between caring for our newborn, house work, a basement renovation, getting our oldest ready for college, chasing a toddler and spending time with our other children, it’s been a bit more busy than lazy.
5 Topics to Discuss Before Marriage
My husband and I met when we were still kids in school. We were friends first and then young and in love. Though we discussed a lot of things through our 5 years of dating, there were some important topics we never really went over in much detail before marriage. Love really is blind in some ways, that’s probably a
10 Things Your Teen Should Know Before Leaving Home.
Many people (us included) will have a young one leaving to college or elsewhere this fall where they will be on their own at least part of the time. I realize that not every teen will be leaving home, some will be older before they leave the nest. This is especially true today with so many educational opportunities online
Graduation and Baby on the Way
Family Update At the end of April our baby girl (now 18yrs. old) threw me a baby shower with the help of my mother-in-law and some friends. They did a wonderful job, what a blessing to have such sweet people in my life. Here are some pics my daughter keeps telling me to share. Afterwards, my boys arrived in time
What I Pack for Labor and Delivery
With our newest little one’s arrival just around the corner, it’s almost time to get packing. As much as I would love to have a home birth, we currently live in a state that makes it difficult to have amenities at home, (such as a midwife). Though anyone can have a baby anywhere, I personally like having an experienced midwife
10 Tips for Taking Great Photos of Kids
Here are 10 tips for taking great photos of kids that I’ve put together. In my early years of parenting it was more common to make appointments at department stores and wait to get photos taken in a little room with different screen backgrounds to choose from. Things have really changed since then. Today, just about anybody can take a
15 Budget Friendly Things to do with Your Kids
Here are 15 budget friendly things to do with your kids this spring. All of these things can be done with very little costs, and some may even be free for you, depending on where you live and what gear you already own. Bonding with kids doesn’t have to be expensive. Often times, I find that the simple things bring
Spring is Coming!
Spring is Coming! Spring is a time when this part of our world wakes up from its sleep and new life comes forth. Where we currently dwell, we have four distinct seasons. After winter, signs of spring are always welcomed. It’s a time of new birth and rebirth. This is quite literal for us this year, as we will be