Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 4 minutesWant to dig into literature and spend special time with your daughter? Start a mother-daughter book club! Guest Post by Erika Castiglione I was thrilled when one of my daughter’s friends told me she had chosen my debut novel, The Hopper-Hill Family, for her monthly mother-daughter book club. She also invited my 12-year-old daughter and me to attend […]
When the Days are Long
Reading Time: 3 minutesSome days are long, but remember that the years are short. Don’t be afraid to live life with your children … the good, the bad, and the ugly. Guest Post by Brittany Styron of Sweet Country Roots I’m not going to lie, the days can be brutally tough. Not all of them, but a string of challenging days in a row […]
HomeDoes The Kon-Mari Decluttering System Work For Moms?
Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you considered using the Kon-Mari decluttering system, but unsure if it works well for modern-day moms? Jessica reviewed this system and is sharing her thoughts! By Jessica, Contributing Writer Recently I went to the library to check out the crazy-famous, Japanese decluttering book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Only I […]
When All You Really Want is for Your Child to be Normal
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Maybe the next time we see an out of control child we should judge less and show compassion more. What we see may not actually be their reality. Post by Whitney Cornelison I thought I would be okay. As soon as she sat down next to me with her checklist, she started naming off all […]
6 Ways Homemade Soup Saves Me Money
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow exactly does the mere act of making homemade soup save money? Here are six ways … By Tiffany, Contributing Writer Have you ever seen a huge list of easy ways to save money (like this one)? I love those kind of lists. They tell me what to do, I implement, and I save. Easy peasy […]
9 Simple Ways to Get Cash for Your Clutter
Reading Time: 4 minutesSimplify your life and improve your budget by using these strategies to get cash for your clutter! By Sarah Nichols, Contributing Writer I don’t know about you, but I feel like I am always fighting against clutter. It seems that stuff just appears out of nowhere and fills up our home. Before long we feel cramped and […]
5 Things our Daughters Need to Hear About Their Bodies
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you are the parent of a daughter, it’s very important to pass along these 5 things our daughters need to hear about their bodies. by Dena Norton, Contributing Writer Do you remember the first time you hated your body? I do. I was 6 years old – the same age my daughter is now. […]
How to Lose Weight on a Skinny Budget
Reading Time: 6 minutesThese are the steps I took to start a diet on a budget and lose weight at last! By Shannon Brown, Contributing Writer I stared down at the scale in disbelief. In the dim light, even with my glasses on, I wondered if my eyes might be failing me. More than two full years after […]
Teaching Kids to Appreciate All Colors
Reading Time: 8 minutesWhile racism and cultural stereotype seems to be at center stage in our country, We can model and teach our children to appreciate all colors and cultures. Here are some ways we are working on it! By Will Odom, Contributing Writer (and Erin’s husband!) Note: This post was written about a previous experience, but it is […]
14 Reasons to Declutter Your Kids’ Toys
Reading Time: 4 minutesDealing with the Christmas aftermath, many parents swear this is the year they’ll declutter kids’ toys. Maybe you think having fewer toys would be a nice thing for your family but you need more motivation. After all, does decluttering toys mean you’re turning into the Grinch? By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer In our house, we’ve learned how […]
The 7 Best Money Saving Tips of the Year
Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you’re stuck in the financial trenches, allow me to share with you the best money saving tips that helped me this year. I promise they’re simple, very practical and proven ways to rack up the savings! By Tiffany, Contributing Writer When I quit my job 8 years ago to raise my son, our income […]
Our Simple Christmas
Reading Time: 4 minutesChristmas doesn’t have to be elaborate. Here’s how one family celebrates a simple Christmas. By April Lewis, Contributing Writer Holidays and family traditions … two words synonymous with warm fuzzies and memories alike. As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned to appreciate the simplicity of enjoying those you love. I think we all make the mistake of getting […]
How to Create a Family Traditions Cookbook
Reading Time: 4 minutesEveryone has a special food or dish that immediately takes them back to a certain person or time. When you compile a family traditions cookbook, you can gather special memories together to treasure. Guest Post by Melissa K. Norris Everyone has a special food or dish that immediately takes them back to a certain person or time, like […]
Preparing our Hearts through Advent Readings
Reading Time: 4 minutesPreparing our hearts through Advent readings is one of many ways my husband and I attempt to show our children, and the watching world, that Christ is everything to us. By April Swiger, Contributing Writer Advent is a season of anticipatory waiting. As Christians, we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior King, Jesus, […]
6 Secrets to A Stress-Free Christmas
Reading Time: 5 minutesA stress-free Christmas may seem like an impossibility. But you CAN thrive through the holidays, thanks to these 6 secrets! Image courtesy of MrSickboy50 By Danielle Tate, Contributing Writer I never thought I’d enjoy a stress-free Christmas. Year after year I would try to be as organized as possible yet, somehow I always ended up stressed […]
