For years I have wanted to articulate our adoption story on this blog. I’ve wanted to present it in a way that is respectful to my husband, and respectful of his past. I’ve wanted to share it in a way that would never waiver or damper the cheer and love our daughter expresses on a daily ...
Archives for August 2016
3 Things You Need in Your Preschool Homeschool Art Class
If you have a little one who likes to do paint with water, or maybe you’re just trying to keep your little one busy while you homeschool your big kids, this tip is for you! Paint with Water books entertain preschoolers for a long time. Maybe not quite as long as Play-Doh, but hey, it sure cleans up ...
Why We Do Year-Round Homeschooling {Currently}
As the big ‘Back to School’ push is going on we’re already on week 8 of our homeschooling. Don't ask me how many weeks ago we started.. it was slightly longer than that! I’ve had some reservations about year-round schooling, but after evaluating our progress I’ve realized it really does work ...
How Far is Your Reach?
How far, and how wide is your reach? REACH has long been a word I’ve used in my prayers. I pray for world peace, and that the love God fills me with will REACH the masses. I believe with my whole heart that peace can and WILL happen in this world. When we host parties I love to REACH ...
The Best DIY Home Cleaner Using 2 (or 3) Simple Ingredients
Are you still cleaning with harsh chemicals in your home? Please allow me to loving tell you to KNOCK THAT OFF. Really, I care about you, your health, and your pocketbook! Making your own cleaner is better for your health, and much more inexpensive (read --> a whole boatload cheaper). ...
Serve Your Spouse Well
Let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 It’s been a long day. The little ones are *finally* asleep and I’m sitting on the couch eating ice cream, clearly thinking only of myself and what a day I’ve had. There he is, my dear sweet husband. ...
L’Oréal Paris VoxBox
Hey Friends! I wanted to share some videos and thoughts with you here, in case you aren't following me on YouTube yet. I recently was selected to receive the L’Oréal Paris VoxBox, complementary from Influenster. You can see a tutorial of HOW I applied the make up in my second ...
Nobody Has it All Together, Come See My Current Wallet
Ladies, I know we hop online and cruise through pictures thinking everyone else has their life SO TOGETHER. I want to debunk that theory because it just isn’t true. Here’s a little #reallife story for you. My sister-in-law gave me a wallet for my birthday years and years ago. It was ...
Create Homeschool Workboxes with an IKEA Kallax Bookshelf
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. YOU CAN VISIT THE DISCLOSURE TAB TO LEARN MORE. The number one tip I have for homeschool moms is PRAY OFTEN. Tip number 2 is take time to get organized! Sometimes that means taking a day, or even a week off. That’s okay! Do what you’ve ...