The other day I had a couple of extra girls here and they were scouring Pinterest for things to do because it was so very cold outside. Well they found some great Pinterest ideas for girls. They made suckers out of Jolly Ranchers and melted crayons into fun pieces of artwork. A few paper candy […]
Homeschool Organization Ideas
With homeschooling comes LOTS and LOTS of stuff in your home, doesn’t it? And how does one manage all of this stuff? We are a family of 8 in a 1400 square feet home. We don’t have any “extra” space for non-essentials, but with homeschooling comes a lot of different essentials. School supplies, teacher supplies, […]
5 Ways to Save at Aldi
Serving the Lord
Colossians 3:23-24 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. The thought stops me in my tracks. While I have spent countless minutes dreading the daunting task of 6 loads of […]
Balance During the Holidays
Today for our Busy Moms Christmas post I have asked a guest writer to join us. Samantha has written some thoughts today on maintaining balance during the holidays. Can we really enjoy all the yummy treats and not feel horrible by the time January rolls around? Here are her thoughts, and if you want to […]
Quiet Time.
Busy Mom Christmas
So, are stress free, memory filled holidays even possible for a mom? This mom thing so often feels like a sprint through some of the most precious moments in life instead of the slow and steady marathon that is should be. How does one make a busy mom Christmas a little more peaceful? In this series we […]
Preparing for Worship – Your Home
Each and every Saturday night you will find me preparing for worship. During this series on preparing for worship I want to share with you in detail how a large family prepares for worship. Or more specifically, how a momma to a large family prepares for worship. Today’s focus will be on preparing your home. The […]