EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
Summer days can start getting long after a few weeks as kiddos begin to complain that they are “bored!” While I do enjoy participating with my children in fun activities, I also believe there is great value in having school aged children be “self-directed” throughout a portion of their day. We are trying this new game [...]
School’s out, and the kids are in—because it’s hot. Real hot. But, you know, not enough to actually affect all that energy ricocheting off the walls of your house—and the furniture, and your dog. If this kid doesn’t get out, patience, sanity, and woodwork may not survive. So I’ll offer a few ideas for energy release. But [...]
Summer time is in full swing! We’re focused this month on family togetherness! Here are 31 ways you can bring your family closer together this month! Have Christmas in July! Start buying presents while things are on sale, book, board games, and puzzles are great options to combat summer boredom. Visit garage sales, resale shops, and your [...]
Summer… My kids home all day with me, neighbor children coming and going, slumber parties. My house is overflowing with children during the summer and I love it! However, as a mother of 6 plus friends visiting our home I need a little extra organization to keep my sanity. We are spontaneous during summer break [...]
When my children were young, I had a friend whose children were mostly all college aged. She shared with me that she very rarely said no if her children wanted to have friends over. Having her home be “party central” was not only a great way to keep up with what her kid were doing, [...]
It’s here… Spring Fever is upon us! As a result, the quiet park I have been walking in over the winter is suddenly crowded with children and their parents and that makes me oh, so happy! You see, I am an observer of relationships (other people may call that nosey) and each Spring there is [...]
Moms have to be creative in the summer. During days when our little people are underfoot 24/7, busy moms need a plan to keep those little people busy, too, and out of trouble. While I am not opposed to a little TV viewing, I don’t want my children watching TV all day. With a limited [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
