parenting

How to Build a Family Schedule That Works

I have never been a highly scheduled person. I dabbled with the baby feeding schedules, but for some reason I…

8 years ago

“Doesn’t JD make your heart smile?” It’s a quote post!

Alan, Caleb, and JD were in the kitchen eating cookies. I don't know what JD said, but Caleb looked up…

8 years ago

How to Spend Less Time Cleaning and Still Have a Sparkling House

Today I'm excited to bring you an article that inspired me all week long! I have struggled with the house cleaning ever…

8 years ago

The Great Toy Overhaul

My successful Mom's Night was made possible due to the Great Toy Overhaul. What's that, you ask? Prepare to be…

9 years ago

I Will Not Panic Today, Even if Dirt Boy Dumps Dirt on the Dining Room Floor

Tonight I'm hosting my home school moms' group. That means that I will be spending all day trying to clean…

9 years ago

Why it is So Important to Focus on the Big Picture Rather than Our Daily Difficulties

Today the boys and I had to walk all the way to the mini-mart, which is all of 1/2 a…

9 years ago

Four Things to Learn From the Duggars That They Didn’t Mean to Teach

Did any of you see the news? The Josh Duggar news? Turns out the latest is that he has cheated…

9 years ago

The Back to School Meltdown

Our home school, Pacific Christian Academy, officially reopened its doors on Tuesday. The first day went so well, I was…

9 years ago

“Home Should be Heaven on Earth”

I just have to record this moment. I was leaving the laundry room, and Joshua was in the kitchen digging…

9 years ago

The Technical Wedding Vows We Should Have Made

We have officially been married for 13 years. I don't remember our exact wedding vows, but we believe that when…

9 years ago