FAMILY
Why Adoption Is Not the Cure For Infertility
When I was a little girl I wanted to be an astronaut. I was fascinated with space. The mystery and excitement that went along with exploring such a big universe drew me in. However, after my first plane ride and 2nd attempt at algebra, I realized that...
3 Reasons Why I Stopped Drinking My Way Through Motherhood
Maybe this title caught your eye because you wanted some juicy details about a mom with an addiction. Or, maybe it caught your eye because there was a bit of conviction felt in your heart when you read it. Or, maybe it resonated with you because it...
3 Ways to Exercise at Home With Your Kids
What do you think of when you hear the word exercise? Many women I talk to cringe just thinking about it. For most women, its not the actual act of exercising that makes them cringe, it's the hassle of loading up the kids into the car, putting them in...
100 Ways for Your Kids to Use Their Mind, So You Don't Lose Yours
It’s 4 days into summer break and I’m already starting to pull my hair out. Don’t get me wrong, I am beyond blessed to be home with my kids. I remember my cubicle days where I would pray to be home and spend more time with them. The Lord answered my...
How I Meal Plan on a Budget
Meal planning is every busy mom’s favorite part of raising a family, right? Do I have you laughing yet? If you’re like most moms, you dread planning out meals and just wish there were an easier and cheaper way. I often get asked questions about how to...
5 Alternatives to Yelling at Your Kids
I promised myself I wouldn’t be that kind of mom. The one that yells at her kids. I see those moms at the store and I secretly tell myself, “I’m so glad I’m not that kind of mom.” I quickly stop myself in my own tracks and rephrase my thought to “I’m...