A Planner Failure? Yep, I am admitting it. Whether it be a schedule or curriculum, homemaking, errands, I have failed… and not just once or twice. Actually if I were brutally honest, I fail daily with plans… but am a I failing or am I not listening to God as I plan?? I wake with big […]
Five Tips for the Discouraged Mom
May 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As I have entered the years of parenting teens, I have found myself discouraged quite often. Maybe it has to do with the fact my strongest willed child is my oldest and well, he became a teen first… I have been told that boys brains seem to turn to mush…. Maybe that is why I […]
Ten Ways to Add Life to Your Homeschool
May 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
Do you have days like this? when we get a little burned out with the same old same old. Our children are getting burned out, we are, and our husbands may be getting tired of the chatter we bring up… You know the I can’t do this another day. Let me out of here… However, […]
Dear Weary Mom
December 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You are not alone. We are all right there with you. Even that mom over there with the perfect hair, perfect nails and happy smile. We are all weary moms… at least we all go through seasons when we are weary. Some of us just wear it on our faces a bit more. Some have […]
A Christ Centered Family Christmas
December 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Over the last week, we have set the books aside and tried to focus more on Christmas celebrations… Well, in between doctor appointments that is. As we got rolling through December, I quickly realized with four to six doctor appointments a week, we were going to miss having a Christ Centered Family Christmas if we […]
Priorities of a Mom’s Heart
November 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
As I sit, silently begging baby to take a nice long nap, I wonder what the rush is? Why? Why do mom’s want to rush? Rush to the next nap time, bedtime, time away from these gifts God has given us? How do we manage to lose the true Priorities of a Mom’s Heart? Why is […]
Wheat Harvest 2014 Blessings
July 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Wheat harvest 2014 is beginning to wind down here. It seems to me like it has taken forever, but really, it is just running later in the year. Wheat Harvest 2014 Here in our area of Kansas, wheat harvest 2014 has not been a bumper crop. With the drought, and cold temperatures a bit too […]
2014 Word of the Year
January 2, 2014 by 1 Comment
I chose the word faith for my word of the year. I am really not into resolutions, but wanted to have something to focus on this year. I am choosing to focus on faith. Faith in: Daily life Future Husband God Children Trials Praises and everything in between Another reason I chose Faith? This baby […]
Thoughts from Teach Them Diligently Omaha
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A few weekends ago our family attended the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha. We were blessed with great speakers, and a van loaded with books on the way home. We enjoyed getting to know some of our past and new friends better. My favorite speakers from Teach Them Diligently were Heidi St. John and […]
Staying Encouraged as a Homeschool Mom
June 17, 2013 by 7 Comments
Satan has a way to make sure those who are called by God to homeschool will be discouraged. We have to know that it is him causing it. Staying encouraged as a homeschool mom is a big challenge. We are so busy taking care of so many, that we often fail to take care of […]
Teach Them Diligently Marketplace
June 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I am still working on my highlights from Teach Them Diligently Omaha, but in the mean time, you need to hear about what is going on all across the country this summer with Teach Them Diligently. There is a new convention concept in town, and I want you to hear all about it. I hope […]
Instilling Virtue in our Children
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You and I both know that instilling virtue is a challenge. Our society has lost it’s virtuous values. We seem to be in a manner-less rude trend and well, our children are subjected to it making our job to instill quality virtues very difficult. We Choose Virtues has made our jobs a bit easier. Over […]
Easy Peasy Chores System for Non-Readers
May 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Earlier this spring I found a very easy to set up chore system for non-readers. With our special needs children, I have four non-readers, and many times, the older kiddos end up doing their chores, because the littles can’t read the check list and by the time I find the problem, it needs tended to […]
Ten Reasons to Buy Homemaking Resource Bundle
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A couple of days ago, I told you about an AWESOME Homemaking eBook bundle. Today, I want to share ten reasons you should purchase this bundle before this deal ends on May 4!! Ten Reasons to purchase The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle You get 97 eBooks and several Freebies for $29.97, a $640 value! We […]
Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale
April 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Ultimate Homemaking eBook bundle will help you on your way to being the best homemaker you can be, with recipes, planners, guides, and more. This bundle is sure to help you snap your home into a neater more inviting place to spend with your family. Friday I told you how excited I was […]
Ultimate Homemaker Help Coming Soon!!
April 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
Are you a homemaker? Attempting? Homeschooling Mom? Mom or Wife? Then what I am about to tell you about is going to get you EXCITED. Starting on April 29, there is a HUGE eBook bundle for the homemaker, mom, wife, homeschooler, woman, you name it there is a book for you in this 97 eBook […]
Coast to Coast Encouragement at Teach Them Diligently Marketplace
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Check it out, homeschool encouragement and refreshment coming to a community near you. Teach Them Diligently Marketplace will be held in NINE towns across the country from June through August. Where? What is Teach Them Diligently Marketplace? Teach Them Diligently Marketplace is a way to get refreshed, encouraged, and shopping so diverse and deep […]
Bible Study Need Help?
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Strengthen your faith and deepen your knowledge of the Bible with this week’s bundle, which includes an encouraging devotional, three Bible studies and a guide to studying the Bible on your own. This week only, get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40 (a savings of more than 70%)! Savoring Living Water by Katie Orr and […]
Fifteen Years Ago…I Do
March 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Fifteen years ago, I said I do to the man that has been a second rock during the ups and downs of the last fifteen years. Brad and I met when I needed hay for my horses, and my supplier was out. I honestly couldn’t stand him that first day, and he says the feeling […]
Weight Loss Journey 2013 March Update, The one where I share x-rays of my spine.
March 3, 2013 by 7 Comments
When I started this journey, I said I would be honest, and folks…I am being honest. February was not a month of weight loss. In fact there was a week or two that I gained, but I did lose it and get to my 192 stable weight. I can’t break it. I get to 188, […]
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