EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
Want an extra hour to get things done each day? Here’s a simple solution: get up before your children get up. I can hear you groaning right now. And some of you are pairing your groaning with excuses: “But I can’t get up early, I’m barely surviving on the sleep I’m getting right now. [...]
1. Open the windows. The weather for most of us is getting warmer (but not too warm). This is the perfect time of year to let fresh air inside. 2. Go for a flower walk. Find a botanical garden or a park in your area and see how many different flowers you can find. Take [...]
Valentine’s Day happens every year on February 14th. Some of us plan for weeks… some of us tend to forget… and most of us think love should be shared 365 days a year and special acts of love aren’t just for this one day. BUT it is a day when much of our culture celebrates [...]
Every Thursday night our family loads up in the car and heads to inner city Little Rock. This includes me, my husband, our homeschooled 17-year-old son, our toddler, and sometimes my college-age daughter. We set out on a special mission, to serve Teen Moms in the area through a program called Teen MOPS. Teen MOPS [...]
A few weekends ago, I did something I hadn’t done in years. I put on the Salsa Music channel on our television (an all music channel) and turned up the volume. I got up and started twirling around the living room. Seconds later, the pitter-patter of four little feet came running in to see what [...]
There are boot camps for just about everything, but what we all need is a boot camp that will help us in one of our most important roles… motherhood. We want to invite you to pull away from your momlife and refresh yourself in a beautiful location enjoying God’s creation. Think summer camp, with [...]
It’s hard not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle that has become December. With Christmas cards, class parties, and gifts to buy…it’s hard to find time to just be together. Spending time together as a family; however, is one of the most important ways we can instill the real meaning of Christmas [...]
“So, Kellus. Tell mommy. What is Christmas about?” I waited eagerly for his answer, wondering if he would remember what I taught him last year. “Christmas is about Christmas Tree, and Lights and Decorations and Presents!” he answered. His voice was roaring with excitement and he jumped up and down all around the living room [...]
We want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving Day, full of love and laughter and peace and blessings. Take a minute today to thank God for all the many blessings He has given you, and then go hug someone near you. Share with us below one thing you are thankful for today!
When I first started homeschooling I was afraid of a few things. 1. My kids would get on my nerves. 2. My kids wouldn’t get enough socialization. 3. My educational weaknesses would be my kids’ educational weaknesses. Now in my 17th year of homeschooling, I can say that all of those have come TRUE. 1. [...]
