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Reading Time: 5 minutesDon’t make your life choices based on what someone else does … When I’ve watched how other families live their lives or what choices they’ve made, I’ve been tempted to think, “Should we do the same thing? Are we doing something wrong if we make a different choice?” I’m not talking about black and white choices. As a […]
Motherhood & FamilyAn Easy Way to Build Relationships With Your Kids {Come to the Family Table}
Reading Time: 3 minutesSome say it’s never been harder to build relationships with your kids. This one easy way will make it a part of your every day! Eating together as a family was a major part of my childhood. My mom didn’t often make fancy, gourmet dinners, but we had supper together nearly every night, even during […]
HealthHow I Find Time to Read as a Busy Homemaker
Reading Time: 5 minutesA lot of bookish mothers struggle to find time to read while keeping up with the children and the house. These three tips can help you find time to read! I have always loved to read for as long as I can remember. Truly, I am a life-long book worm! I was the kid who would […]
5 Adventures I Want My Daughters to Experience
Reading Time: 3 minutesCheck out these 5 adventures I want my daughters to experience. I hear it all the time from those who don’t have daughters: “Aren’t girls so calm and gentle? Our boys are so full of adventure!” There is a common misconception that girls can’t be adventurous, but as the mom of three daughters, I can attest […]
3 Places to Find a Mentor (+ How to Approach Them)
Reading Time: 6 minutesHave you ever wished you had a mentor? Here are 3 possible places to find a mentor, plus how to approach your mentor to set you up for a good relationship. Whether you are a homemaker, a mom, a work-at-home mom, or a woman in general, I truly believe in the value of having people […]
Why Work-at-Home Moms Need to be Flexible
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’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 […]
On Loving People Where They Are & Giving the Benefit of the Doubt
Reading Time: 4 minutesInstead 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 […]
The Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oils for Moms and Babies
Reading Time: 4 minutesOmega-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 minutesThis 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 […]
How to Cultivate Real-Life Community
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhile 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” […]
5 Steps for Taking the Stress Out of Back-to-School Season
Reading Time: 4 minutesBack-to-school season doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Check out these steps for taking the stress out of back-to-school season! In many ways, it feels as if the summer just began, but the back-to-school season is already upon us! To be completely transparent, I am ready for my children to start school, as they have been out […]
4 Natural Remedies for PMS and Period Cramping
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou don’t have to dread your period any more! Here are 4 natural things I use every single month to help with PMS symptoms–and especially cramping! Oh, the woes of womanhood! It wasn’t until I was well into adulthood that I realized I was not immune to PMS mood swings. Actually, it was my husband […]
3 Things To Do When You Have a Big Decision to Make
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you at a crossroads in life or faced with a big decision? Here are 3 things you absolutely must do to help you find clarity and make the right choice. My husband and I are in the process of making some big decisions. Right now, I can’t share with you what those are, but […]
Goal-Based To-Do Lists (And How They’re Saving My Life)
Reading Time: 4 minutesWant to get some of the BIG goals crossed off your to-do list? I’ve been using a new system this year that I am calling “goal-based to-do lists” and I’m excited to share it with you. This system applies to both work-at-home moms and to homemakers–basically anyone who has a to-do list! For the past […]
Clean BeautyThis Popular Essential Oil Gave Me a Chemical Burn
Reading Time: 3 minutesUse essential oils safely! I would have never guessed that this popular essential oil would give me a chemical burn! But it did, and I might now be scarred forever. If only I had better educated myself before using it! Last summer, a bump popped up on my ankle. At first glance, it looks like a mosquito […]
