Reading Time: 6 minutes Inside: You can keep simple, uncluttered kitchen counters. Here are 3 things I eave out on my kitchen counters, and 3 things I stash away in cabinets for an uncluttered kitchen look. By Katie Bennett, of Embracing a Simpler Life Over the past several years I’ve discovered the beauty and functionality of an uncluttered kitchen. […]
Archives for September 2014
3 Reasons Why I’m OK with My Daughters Playing Princess
Reading Time: 3 minutes As the mom of three little girls, we have our fair share of princess play in our house! I didn’t quite know what to do with the whole princess phase when my firstborn started showing interest in it. I wanted to be intentional with her play. Should I allow it? After some thought and talks with my husband, we […]
3 Secrets to Stress-Free Real Food
Reading Time: 3 minutes I’m so excited to have Trina guest posting for us today! Check out her brand-new book, Your Real Food Journey! Guest post by Trina Holden I’m done being stressed about food—aren’t you? I’d like to get to a point where food is nourishment for body and soul, and yet not another thing that stresses me […]
7 Safety Skills Every Child Should Know
Reading Time: 7 minutes Guest post by Whitney of Beauty in the Mess Over the summer I was struck with how much I take for granted in regards to teaching my children safety skills. I’ve taught them not to play with scissors or knives. We don’t play with Daddy’s razor. We learned how to FaceTime Daddy if something ever […]
Homeschooling’s Biggest Secret
Reading Time: 5 minutes By Danielle Tate, Contributing Writer When my best friend came for a visit we discussed the idea of us traveling to their house for visit in the coming months. I said, “Well, school will be starting soon,” and to my surprise my husband reminded me, “They homeschool, we can go any time.” My friend agreed and it was then that […]
5 Good Ways to Capture the Joy in Your Life
Reading Time: 4 minutes From Erin: I have alluded to some big trials in my marriage in the past, and I am so thankful for women like Darlene who have made it their mission and ministry to see Christian marriages strengthened. I look forward to reading Darlene’s newest book, Messy Beautiful Love! You see–true love is never easy, but it can be […]
Quick & Easy Capes for Kids
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Sara Shay, Contributing Writer I call these kids’ capes “low-sew” because they are seriously simple, with just ONE seam and you are done! I made about 30 of them the morning of my children’s birthday party a couple years ago. They were our “favors” for a Superhero-themed birthday party. It has been at least […]
Favoring an Eclectic Approach to Homeschooling
Reading Time: 6 minutes By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer As a graduate of public schools, I never considered homeschooling … until I had children. But when my firstborn was about a year old I read Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson and began to think about homeschooling. By the time our son was ready to start preschool, my husband […]
How I Make an Income from Home
Reading Time: 6 minutes I love that I am able to make an income from home! Here is how I make an income as a work-at-home mom! In the spirit of transparency, I’m laying it all out. I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time. One of my highest values for this site is being real. […]
A Grace-Filled Answer to the Essential Oils Wars
Reading Time: 5 minutes When I first began my healthy living journey over 6 years ago, the last thing I expected to encounter was division among those in natural living circles. In particular, I’ve witnessed otherwise meek and mild mamas tear each other apart over essential oils. My sisters, this should not be! My introduction to essential oils I […]
Keeping Homeschool Costs Down by Using the Public Library
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer When I first considered homeschooling, I wondered where in the world I would find the materials I’d need to teach my children. Then I started looking into homeschooling more thoroughly, and I was overwhelmed by how many choices there were! Then I found myself overwhelmed a second time. And that was […]
Smoothies for Every Season {25+ Unique Smoothie Recipes for All Year Long!}
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s no secret that I LOVE smoothies. But one thing I’ve noticed is that I easily get in a rut with making the same smoothies over an over again. I toss in some spinach, some berries, a banana and either water or almond milk–and call it a day. To spice things up a bit, I […]
In Defense of Preschool: Why You Might Want to Consider It
Reading Time: 6 minutes If I were able to take you back to 2010, you’d see a very different mom, one who had ideals set forth in her head that she knew were absolutes. One of them? There was no reason to send your kids to preschool, and I, for one, would never be doing it. First of all, children […]
Helping Busy Moms Get Fit
Reading Time: 3 minutes I am excited to introduce you to Devan Kline, founder and co-owner (along with his wife!) of Burn Bootcamp and MamaBurst. I started attending my local Burn Bootcamp this summer, and I love it! Devan will be joining us once a month to give us some great fitness tips! ~ Erin By Devan Kline, Contributing […]
Making Boring Lunches Fun
Reading Time: 6 minutes A picture of lunchtime in the life of a busy homeschool mom: By Beth Cranford, Contributing Writer The morning has gone by way too quickly and your kids are wondering what’s for lunch. All you know is that it needs to be quick. Morning lessons took too long and you’re about to be late for […]