Encouraging our kids to bust out some creativity during their boredom can pay off huge dividends. Parents: It’s not our job to fill every minute of our kids’ day with stimulation and entertainment. ...
Faith, Family & Personal
I DIDN’T THINK I WAS EVER COMING BACK
If you've been following this blog or have known me for some time, you may know that I was a graphic designer. Lots of things have happened since my college years and marriage, and then... having ...
WHEN PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED… Much, Much Later
Yesterday, I held back the tears as I was immediately reminded of being at Brownsville Revival when I was about 16 years old. As I looked to my right, a few people over from me, there was a young man ...
HOW DO I MAKE TIME?
This past month, I’ve really been focusing on ways to improve my time management. Ah… time management. It’s that one thing that so many of us struggle with. Calendars, command centers, phone alarms ...
WHAT SEASON ARE YOU IN? …and what to do with it
Quite a few years back, I remember when I was tucking in my oldest for bed one night, and as I laid down beside him, tears filled my eyes. Pregnant with our second child, ...
TAKING TIME TO BREATHE
Last year, I began seeing a chiropractor because of constant pain in my neck and shoulder area. My first visit began with an interview and a few simple tests, such as a hand strength test. Another was ...
THE UNGRATEFUL TRAIN: A Perspective I Didn’t Expect
After having a rental car for 22 days, I couldn't have been more excited to get my car back Tuesday! When the guy drove up in it, it was nicer than I remembered, and then when I opened the door, ...
Weekly Meals Printable
Just recently, I found myself trying to figure out what I'm going to be feeding everyone for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Even though I already planned my meals, I noticed that I was going to ...
Homeschooling Myths I Once Believed: Until I Actually Did It
Until I actually dove into homeschooling myself, there were some things that I didn't fully understand. Don't homeschool kids become hermit crabs and unsociable from being home all day? Aren't there ...
When You Don’t Catch Fish
My husband's first twelve years of life were spent at the very tip of Louisiana, which is pretty much the farthest south you can go down the Mississippi River. Down there in the Venice area, the fish ...