Parenting is tough stuff! These posts and resources will help you point your children to God, keep your sanity, and create a peaceful home.

Christ-Centered Christmas Resources

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Even with the best intentions, keeping Christ in Christmas can be hard when there’s demanding family, travel, work functions, and parties to host. This Christmas, why not start a new tradition of putting Jesus first. These resources will help your family start a Christmas legacy of Christ.

How To Save Money on Kids Clothing

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Saving money on kid’s clothing is a must for the busy mom. You need to keep up with growth spurts, fashion, and seasons but how do yo do it without breaking the bank? These tips will help you. Click to read more.

Low Cost Family Outing Ideas

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You want to do fun things as a family but how can you do it without breaking the bank?  Low-cost family outings are not as hard to come up with as you might think. Concerts, movies, and vacations can be out of budget for many families. Fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives to expensive family outings. […]

40 Things I’ve Learned in the Last 40 (or so) years.

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Turning 40 came and went like any other day in the life of a work-at-home, homeschooling mama. I got up, did my thing, and went for dinner.  Age has always just been a number to me. I’ve always felt older than I am, but in a good way. Those I worked with and hang out […]

Homemade Infant Formula

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Sometimes breastfeeding isn’t an option. And when that happens you still want your baby to be nourished with healthy, natural ingredients that provide good nutrition. This goats milk formula is gentle and nourishing for baby.

8 Tips for Creating Strong, Healthy Family Bonds

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In the trenches of every day life it can seem like your family is falling apart. There are power struggles with strong-will kids, communication breakdowns with your husband and disagreements over schedules, chores, and money. Many moms wonder how they can create strong family bonds amidst the chaos. This post contains affiliate links. If you […]

Finding Time For Yourself In An Already Tight Schedule

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You’re a busy mom on a tight schedule. It seems someone always needs your time, attention, and personal space. So how do you get some time of refreshment during this season of life when solo weekend retreats just aren’t in the cards? Find time in the fringe hours.

Adding Joy: How to Laugh More At Home

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I realized something a few weeks ago – I don’t know how to laugh with my son. It’s not that I don’t know how to laugh it’s more like I don’t let myself laugh enough. Yet, laughter and joy are biblical. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. The Bible talks about laughter and joy […]

Defining Wild: What Makes A Wild Child

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What defines a wild child? Unruly and out of control? Wide-eyed and adventurous? A little bit of both?  My cousin had a dog once, Brownie. I will never forget his first visit to our house. When mom opened the door Brownie barreled in, jumped over the coffee table, ran on the back of the couch, […]