Right now, as I am typing this, there is a war going on above me. No, I’m not referring to spiritual warfare. This is in the physical realm of my son’s bedroom. There’s is more thumping and banging than a floor should be able to withstand. Before I stomp over to the stairs and ‘call’ up to the offenders, I refer to the ring of
Little Moments
We all have them. . .little, insignificant moments that make up our days. They follow one after the other, and they are easy to forget if we don’t find a way to hold onto them. I have learned that photos are one way to keep our memories forever. I discovered as a young adult that my parents were right all along. . .you can buy
I’m BORED!
Tricia shared this idea in the Twitter feed earlier in the summer. We decided to give it a try, and it has been so much fun, I wanted to make sure nobody missed it. It is the “I’m BORED” jar, posted at Skip to My Lou by Somewhat Simple. I’m Bored Summer Edition You can get all the details in the original post, so I’ll
Balancing Work and Home
Recently, I was chatting with a few of my friends and realized that, in the past year or so, many of us have gone from being just stay-at-home moms (most who home school) to doing all that AND working (most of us primarily from home). Working from home is rewarding and beneficial… and has its own set of challenges. Here are my top ten strategies
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Searching for Joy
Hello, there! I’m back! I’ve missed being part of this space the last couple months, and I’m excited to join you all again. My family and I have successfully and safely moved across the country, and seen God’s gracious provision for our family every step of the way. Rather than tell the stories all over again, feel free to check out my personal blog to
How to Make a Month of Breakfasts for the Freezer
The Big Cook, breakfast style! I love breakfast. My kids love breakfast. My husband wants to eat breakfast (that is not a cereal bar). That’s why I do freezer breakfast cooking. Today I share how to make a month of breakfasts for the freezer. This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. How to Make a Month of Breakfasts for the Freezer If
The Habit of Hymns
I have an old hymnal – one passed down. I’m not sure how it came to be on my end table. But I’m sure glad it is there. Heaven came down and glory filled my soul, When at the cross the Savior made me whole… I’ve always loved the old hymns. Like many, I was fortunate to be raised on them. They are a part