This morning it didn't happen. Besides our normal second shift schedule being hard on sleep, it was also a rough night with the little and I was NOT getting up before the kids. Thankfully it was clanging dishes and little voices that woke me this time. Much better than all out sibling battles at 6 am -oh-so-lovely :) When I did peel my eyes open at 6:45 am (which is late for my kids), I had a toddlers arm draped across my face on one side and a plate, unpeeled kiwi and butter ... continue reading...
Like Minded Musings Blog
Confessions of a Stay at Home Mom
Hey there! This week I'm blessed to be able to share something special with you! My heart for this 'lil corner of the internet is to share the "real" parts of life - You know, the good and the hard.. Let's share the 30 bad pictures of the kids it took to get that one we actually did show the world ;) My prayer is that in some way, we could walk through our battles together and that you would be encouraged and glorify God in the process. Because I could never pretend to be "all things ... continue reading...
Warning! 4 Signs You Are Spiritually Struggling
If you've been a believer for any length of time, you have likely been caught in this scenario ... You're doing your thing, trying your best to grow in your relationship with God. Maybe you're spending some time God's word, prayer and going to church regularly. You're even investing in some type of Christian friendships or community. And Then Little by little the distance sets in. Your focus diminishes and the glory of the cross begins to fade. What seems like all of the sudden, you ... continue reading...
How To Encourage Open Communication With Your Tween
Have you ever met someone who is a true communicator? You know, that person who ends MOST sentences in an email with exclamation points? And their texts have TONS of emojis from start to end? Do you notice how they love asking you questions and then listening to help you process through your thoughts, trials or life situations? And they can't talk without their hands? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you likely know an "over communicator" :) If the statements ... continue reading...
Why I Talked To My 8 Year Old About Biblical Sexuality
"Mom, what does sexy mean? S-E-X-Y like that?" She pointed to a hair styling product that promised more sexy hair with use. We were standing in line to check out of the shop. Her 6-year-old blue eyes looked up, piercing into mine. Feeling completely inadequate and at a loss for words, I stood there. By God's grace, I managed to fumble through the statement ... "That means someone is only looking at the outside appearance, not at the heart as God does." She seemed satisfied and ... continue reading...
Slay The Laundry Monster For Good – How A Family Of 7 Won The Battle!
This is our little brown loveseat......... This little brown loveseat used to be my big laundry monster. EVERY DAY, no-matter- what, my monster was covered in laundry. And by covered I mean piled-up-the-back as high as the wall. When unexpected guests knocked, my first thought was how I was going to distract them from the monster in the room! Could I just stand in front of the door? Throw a blanket over it? Have my kids sit on it and pretend nothing was wrong? Uh not ... continue reading...
Confessions of a Nagging Wife and 5 Prayers to Combat It!
I really did ask him three times already. Is he just not listening? Is it not important to him? I know he's busy but he can't find some way to get that done? Isn't setting time aside for us or our children a priority instead of work? In 18 years of marriage, thoughts like these have run through my mind creating frustration at best and bitterness at worst. Maybe things are busy, piling up on you and communication with your husband lately isn't so good. Are you tired and plain worn out ... continue reading...
Easy Nutribullet Green and Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Good Morning! I'm so glad you are joining me :) If you're looking for a new, easy, green & fruit smoothie recipe, then you are in the right place! Over the last couple of years, we have been trying different things and tweaking our smoothies to get the best result. Today I would love to share with you what we have come up with as our go-to breakfast smoothie! But first, A TOTAL disclaimer must be added here. ⇓ There is one thing (yes only one) that I am consistent about when it ... continue reading...
My Favorite Way To Encourage My Children
Encourage Them? The teaching is done. The fighting is done. The correcting is done. The messes are cleaned up ..well, mostly. The constant Mommy, Mama, Mom, Mom, Mom has quieted for the night. I flop into bed and start to replay the day in my mind and my heart breaks. #MomGuilt Did I really just focus on all of the negative things ALL-DAY-LONG? Was I really that angry, short and frustrated? (which I know is really another word for angry) Did I even build them up at all ... continue reading...
Stress Free Homeschool Co-op Days – 6 Ways To Stay Sane!
Are you looking for ways to take some of the stress out of your homeschool co-op days? Whether you've been participating in a group for a while, or you're just diving in, we have 6 ways to help you reduce stressful mornings and homeschool co-op days in general! Please note: I understand that homeschool co-ops vary a lot in the way that they are set up, but I have often found some common ground when talking with other moms. These tips are designed to help you regardless of your ... continue reading...
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Your First Blog Post
Confession. I'm guilty. It took me far to long to write my first blog post....Try 365 days too long! I know. It's completely ridiculous, insane and actually quite pathetic :) I knew what I wanted to write about. For a while, I even had an outline. But when I thought about sitting down to write I would get overwhelmed. I also knew it was important, which did the following: Created pressure Lead to large amounts of procrastination Left me feeling stuck and defeated. So ... continue reading...
