I have been like an octopus reaching in every direction for something that would work. Considering that I was seeking an idea to cover three different avenues of parenting, it's no wonder that it took so long to find what I was looking for. I wanted something that would teach our children financial wisdom. I needed something that ...
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Seven Major Blindspots of Homeschooling and Parenting
source Have you seen the newest article to go viral on Facebook? Which one, right? The article written by Reb Bradley sharing the seven major blindspots of homeschooling. Most of you know that we don't homeschool - for several reasons - but I was intrigued to read it since my cousin (who also doesn't homeschool) shared it. I am so glad ...
How to Teach Your Child to Play Independently #1
This post got a makeover! Dive in and discover all the helpful tips about independent play! It was the time of day that we play together doing school, reading, crafts, and playing games. Today I had some fun things planned. But, my kiddos threw a monkey wrench into my plans! "Mommy, we want to just play together for a while." Now, at ...
So Much Easier To Do It Myself
source I was shocked to hear at my checkout counter a mom state her own laziness. While "It is so much easier to do it myself" does not sound like a lazy comment, I knew the context. She explained that it was too much work to train her child to clean. Much easier to do the work on her own and leave her son out of it. Working in the ...
My Two Convictions
source I have two personal convictions for our home. I feel that these are my responsibility. I take both of them very serious as I feel that God has laid it on my heart to be prepared to be Jesus' hands to others. Let me explain... God has supplied us with a beautiful home. Nothing extravagant at ...
Preparing to Impress {A Family Schedule}
source This week we have created a Family Command Center and are working towards a Family Schedule all with the intention of making an impression on our children. We have used the ideas from the previous blog series Scheduling Success to get us started. We have created a schedule for each child consisting of contributions or chores. We have ...
How to Create Family Command Center
This is the third week of our "Preparing to Impress" series. Click to start at the beginning. We have tried our share of chore charts. Tried chore posters. All without success. I needed something that my children could use to remind them of their daily schedule and contributions (aka chores). Something that they could carry ...
Preparing to Impress {26 Home Hints}
source We have covered Preparing Mommy, Preparing Your Home, Preparing Meals, and Preparing Supplies all in order to impress upon our children the commandments of God. Today, I am going to share Home Hints. Those little things that we do that save us time and energy and keep our home peaceful. And in my case - save my sanity! ...
Preparing to Impress {Preparing Your Home}
source If my home is out of order, I feel chaotic. I am uptight and scattered. This could also be because while I am spending time trying to find what I need, my children begin to run amuck! So in order for us to have a successful school year, my house must be prepared. In this week's section of the "Preparing to Impress" series, we ...
Answering Your "Stupid" Questions #11
source Pin It A while back I asked on our Facebook Group for all of your "stupid" questions - all of those questions that you may be embarrassed to ask. It is finally time for me to share my thoughts! (If you missed questions #1-10, be sure to click back to read them.) I left this question for last because I would really like to hear your ...