Is there such thing as too many books? I'm asking for a friend. We love reading in our house and finding new books to read with my kids is one of my favorite things to do. I love books because they are an effective and fun way to teach our children vital social and emotional skills! As a school … [Read more...] about The BEST Kid’s Books to Teach Vital Social Emotional Skills
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The BEST Way to Find Joy in Motherhood Again
Monkey bars have made a big impact in my life over the years. The summer before kindergarten we were at a friends house for an outdoor BBQ when my sister insisted I'd never make it across the monkey bars. Of coarse, I had to prove my big sister wrong so I gladly accepted her challenge. … [Read more...] about The BEST Way to Find Joy in Motherhood Again
Secrets to Keeping a Clean House
For years, even before kids, I struggled to keep an organized home. I knew an organized house made me feel calm and peaceful, but we couldn't get rid of the clutter. When we first got married my husband was in medical school and I was in graduate school. We always had papers, … [Read more...] about Secrets to Keeping a Clean House
7 Uplifting Scriptures for the Exhausted Mom
No one told me just how tired I'd feel as a mom. I swam competitively in college and often felt physically exhausted from working out 3+ hours a day. My body was pushed to limits I didn't know were possible. Being a mom is a slightly different experience, but wow it is so exhausting. Not just … [Read more...] about 7 Uplifting Scriptures for the Exhausted Mom
You Are More Than “Just a Mom”
It's an innocent question to ask, but for some reason when I get asked it, I feel flustered. If I meet someone new and they say: "So, what do you do?" I'm not always sure how to respond. A bit awkwardly I reply, "I'm just a stay at home mom." Since our oldest daughter was born, I've stayed … [Read more...] about You Are More Than “Just a Mom”
Why You Should Guard Your Heart as Well as Your Child’s Heart
Have you ever had one of those moments where you felt the Holy Spirit tugging at your heart, but you kinda wanted to ignore it? Yeah, me too. Today I want to share with you what this tugging means and why you should guard your heart as well as your child's heart. Life in quarantine has been … [Read more...] about Why You Should Guard Your Heart as Well as Your Child’s Heart
