Reading Time: 6 minutes There is nothing more powerful in home than for us to live out the gospel in our homemaking. This means we must examine our goals, anchor our homes in truth, live love and take joy every day! By Katie, Contributing Writer I like to think about the end goals of my homemaking. In the midst of […]
Archives for August 2016
Why Work-at-Home Moms Need to be Flexible
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s frustrating when your plans get thrown for a loop! I’ve had to learn to be flexible as a work-at-home mom and embrace the unexpected. I can be pretty flexible in many areas of my life. But what really used to frustrate me? When my well-laid plans were interrupted. You see, a large portion of […]
Where to Give Birth
Reading Time: 5 minutes If you’re pregnant, it’s a good time to consider where to give birth. Guest Post by Natalie Busch of Messy Mom I have four children with four completely different birth stories. The first was at a birth center. The next was a water birth at home. My third was at a hospital, and my fourth […]
Saving Money on Essential Oils: 4 Easy Steps
Reading Time: 4 minutes Essential oils are great additions to the natural home, but those tiny bottles can come with a bit of sticker shock. Here are 4 simple ways to start saving money on essential oils. By Kristen Smith, Contributing Writer I feel silly saying it now, but when I first started my essential oil collection, I went down […]
On Loving People Where They Are & Giving the Benefit of the Doubt
Reading Time: 4 minutes Instead of taking offense when someone is impolite to you, give them the benefit of the doubt and seek peace rather than engage in cattiness. Here are some practical suggestions to give people the benefit of the doubt! Women can be really catty. I’m 35 years old, and you would think gossiping and assuming things […]
Stop Waiting to Be Debt Free to Enjoy Your Life
Reading Time: 5 minutes For many, debt-free living is a huge goal. But paying yourself out of debt can take years. In the meantime, don’t forget to enjoy your life. By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer Why can’t all our debt just go away? I’ve wondered that, quietly or out loud, so many times in the six years since I […]
The Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oils for Moms and Babies
Reading Time: 4 minutes Omega-3 fish oils should be on the must-have supplement list for both moms and babies. Here’s why. I didn’t take omega-3 fish oils during my first pregnancy nine years ago. In fact, I don’t even remember knowing about these powerhouses of health or the benefits of fish oils for moms and babies until a couple years […]
How to Turn Your Morning Coffee Into a Superfood
Reading Time: 4 minutes This isn’t your ordinary latte! With just a few ingredients, you can turn your morning coffee into a superfood that will fuel you up for the day! I drink coffee every day, but I’ve learned how to turn this indulgence into a powerhouse superfood latte! My morning superfood coffee is similar to bullet-proof coffee, but […]
9 Ways to Save on Your Next Grocery Trip
Reading Time: 5 minutes Every week I use strategies to save money at the grocery store. Here are 9 ways to save on your next grocery trip. Guest Post by Kristen Whirrett of Joyfully Thriving It’s a common desire. We all want to save money at the grocery store but it often feels overwhelming. It seems to take too much time to […]
Three Ways You Can Support Transracial Adoptive Families
Reading Time: 4 minutes After the July 2016 shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, conversations about race and police brutality have been springboarded in our country. Contributing Writer April Swiger doesn’t have the choice to ignore the injustices against the black community anymore because she’s raising two black children in her own home. Here are three ways you can support […]
How to Cultivate Real-Life Community
Reading Time: 5 minutes While many of us have social interaction online, nothing can replace real-life, in-person friendship. Here’s why (and how) to cultivate real-life community. We are not meant to survive on our own! My entire life used to revolve around blogging–for a few years, at least. Although I had a small handful of real-life friends, most of my “social” […]
Maintaining a Strong Marriage Through Parenting Challenges
Reading Time: 5 minutes Maintaining a strong marriage through parenting challenges isn’t easy…but it’s possible. (Especially with these four tips!) Guest Post by Esther Littlefield of WellnessMomLife Maintaining a strong marriage can be difficult without any added pressures. Once you add kids into the mix, the stress can increase. And when your parenting doesn’t look like what you expected, this can often […]
5 Secrets to Decorating Your Home on a Budget
Reading Time: 5 minutes Want to turn your living space into a home but you’re short on funds? Here are 5 secrets to decorating your home on a budget. By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer If you’re on a tight budget, you know what a challenge it can be to live. After paying for essentials like food and a place to […]