Our calendar of activities...Add? Subtract? Change? In this fast paced world, this may be one of the toughest challenges we as parents face. But what drives our calendar? Well rounded kids? Keeping up with the Jones? Not wanting to be home? We have an overall goal for our family - to further the ...
Day to Day
Waffles in the Freezer
To help with school time, the kids assisted me in making waffles so that we would have a nice supply in the freezer. This is my favorite recipe. I actually doubled the recipe this time (pictures above) because when you have the mess you might as well do more! 3/4 cup sugar 10 cups whole wheat flour 2 t. soda 4 t. baking ...
Princess Part 3
In Princess Part 1, I shared that God has been using different books, scripture and sermons to change my view of princesses. In Part 2, I explained the first three point of a sermon that God used to further drive home the point. But, it is the final part today that I think is most important for us as mom's to ...
Princess Part 2
In Princess Part 1, I shared that God has been using different books, scripture and sermons to change my view of princesses. Today, I will explain this by focusing on the first three points presented in yesterday's post. I have learned is that it is our job, as father and mother, to help Sweet Pea understand that ...
Princess Part 1
In our family, we don't do superheros for the boys. We don't do princesses for Sweet Pea...oh wait...but do we? Seem a little contracting? Let me explain... It is our personal conviction not to watch or purchase items that include superheros. When Bubs is exposed to the various popular superheros, he goes ...
I am Overwhelmed!!!
Updated to https://parentingtoimpress.com/2018/09/i-am-overwhelmed-what-do-i-do.html ...
Stay-at-Home Moms: Taking Care of Yourself
Boy does my family suffer when I haven't taken care of myself. Sounds selfish, doesn't it? But for those of you who are stay-at-home moms, you know exactly what I mean. Those mornings when I haven't fixed my hair. On those days when I haven't spent time in the Word. Those weeks when my eating has been very ...
Bible Verse: I Cor 16:13-14
I just finished reading 1 Corinthians in my quiet time. This was my key verse for Chapter 16. I Cor. 16:13-14 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. I know that this verse has other meanings but for right now the verse spoke to me ...
Ultimate Frisbee
Let's be honest...most of the suggestions that I read in magazines aren't new. Either they are copies of ones that I have read many times or just not very helpful. But every once in a while, I will read one that really gets me excited! In the June 2010 edition of Parents magazine, Shelly from Ohio made this suggestion: In case my ...
Life Skills for Older Children
Your Therapy Source shared a link to a very interesting link today: Ready, Set, Fly! A Parent’s Guide To Teaching Life Skills Ready, Set, Fly! A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Life Skills was created through a series of discussion groups with foster and adoptive parents, teens, and young adults at the Tucson Division of Casey Family ...