Have you ever just chuckled when you are smack dab in the middle of a conversation, and then you realize if there were any outside ears listening, that person would surely raise their eyebrows and wonder about you? Yes, our [...]
Confessions of a Mom: Dental Visit Defector
Apr19
I admit it. It has taken me nearly eighteen years of mothering to finally get my act together when it comes to regularly scheduled dental visits. For years, as a young mom, I would hide my head in shame when [...]
Dream Big Dreams (with your kids) + St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Mar15
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, now is a great month to start a family tradition that makes you think about the importance of dreams all month long. Share some of your dreams with your children (or maybe you are [...]
What Am I Going to Do With My Guys?
Feb11
I am a boy mom. I am a girl mom. I am a football mom, a soccer mom, a basketball mom, a golf mom, but all the time I feel like a grocery shopping mom. Since our first three children [...]
It’s Worth the Fight (Sibling Relationships)
Feb6
Last week I happened upon this two year old photo. If there’s one thing that’s been a constant in our home, it’s the way our eldest always has his little sister’s best interest at heart. He cares for her. He [...]
My Son’s First Kiss
Jan13
For years now, we have encouraged our sons to wait and guard a girl’s heart before he ever thinks about taking that first special kiss. A kiss is sacred and too many take that special moment for granted. Well, times [...]
It’s a Relationship
Aug26
I’m stepping out of my typical frugal living, saving money, family manager tips and ideas “hat” to continue a series I have been sharing this summer. Honored, Humbled, Humiliated, Frustrated, Loved, Worried, Overwhelmed, Incapable… In this 4th of five posts [...]
Food + Family = Ulterior Motives?
Jul24
My special spaghetti sauce simmered on the stove throughout the entire day enabling the spices to marinade, and the amazing aroma to permeate our home. Earlier, freshly ground wheat flour was milled for the homemade French bread recipe my family [...]
Frugal Summer Fun Ideas
Jul18
In some parts of the world, summer vacation is drawing to a close. In others, there are still several weeks left of rest and relaxation to enjoy. Whether you’re in mid-Summer or Summer’s End, there’s still great fun to be [...]
Talking to your Tween and Teen
May8
The eve of my 17th Mother’s Day comes to a close, and a myriad of feelings have swirled throughout the day. I look at my “babies” above, and I am ever cognizant that the days are long, but the years [...]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Ideas & Free Mother’s Day Coupon Book
May5
It’s only a few days before Mother’s Day, and I am still thinking through some last minute gift ideas for mom. I know many of you wish that your husband and children would read this post, so strategically leave your [...]
“The Smell of a Man…”
May2
I remember the first time I saw our eldest son’s feet. They were perfect. Every line and detail were just precious, but the thing I loved most was the smell. Is it odd that there’s something about the smell of [...]
Don’t Fret the Sweat: Talking with Tweens
Apr22
Sweat, Body Odor, Hormones, Drama, Peer Influence….AHHHH! Even though I was a youth pastor to Middle School and High School Age students for years, and I geared up over and over for what it would be like when our own [...]
Kids, Chores, Questions and the Answer…
Apr15
With five children ranging in age from seven to seventeen, kids and their chores have been at the forefront of my mind for over a decade. I could write a book on all the varying strategies we have tried and [...]
My Mommy Mess-Up Moment
Feb27
It’s been awhile since I’ve messed up as a mother. Well, wait a minute. I better retract that statement. I mess up all the time. I mess up every day in fact, but it’s done quite nicely in the privacy [...]
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