These seven must-read books for Christian moms address some of the deepest and hardest issues about Christian motherhood. They will give you a new perspective, help you focus on what is eternally important, and create long-term change in your life and the life of your family. How much time do you have to read each […] Read more…
21 School Year Bible Verses
Every year as summer comes to a close, I feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about the new school year! Our kids have, for the most part, had great school experiences, but there’s always a bit of the fear of the unknown when they go back to school. Maybe you’ve got that feeling too […] Read more…
Scripture Verse Lunchbox Notes
Looking for some fun Scripture Verse Lunchbox Notes? Get your kids school year started off right and bring them encouragement even if you’re not with them all day! I’ve created three different types of printable notes you can put in your child’s lunchbox or backpack or school folder! There is a set that is more […] Read more…
4 Ways to Make Chores More Fun for Your Kids
Growing up, I did lots of chores. Living on a farm meant house and outside chores, including feeding the animals and shoveling manure. It was never a very fun part of my life, but it was a necessity and taught me diligence and work ethic. Although we currently live in town, I feel that […] Read more…
The Ultimate List of 101 Screen- Free Summer Activities for Kids
This epic list of 101 screen-free summer activity ideas will help you strengthen family bonds, stay sane and stop your kids from saying “I’m bored” all summer long! Summer brings with it lots of opportunities….including opportunities for LOTS of screen time! I’m not completely opposed to my kids watching TV or playing on the Nintendo […] Read more…
How to be a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom this Summer
8 proven ways for the Christian mom to be more peaceful and joyful this summer with kids at home! Does the thought of the last day of school make your palms sweat and your mind feel panicky? Maybe summer feels like a season of survival, rather than a season where you can thrive and grow […] Read more…
How to Create a Fun, Flexible Summer Routine with Kids at Home
To help you be more organized this summer, I’m sharing tips on how to get ready for summer with your kids at home. I want you to be able to stress less so you can have an intentional, enjoyable time with your children while they’re with you all day for these summer months! :) We’re […] Read more…
7 Ways to Make Summer at Home with Kids More Fun
Want to be a more fun, playful mom this summer? Here are 7 ways to have fun at home with your kids and create great memories (rather than being so stressed and feeling like you’re going to pull your hair out all the time!) My husband and I have four children, and I happen to […] Read more…
When your kids say “I’m bored” try this simple strategy for an effective response
There are a lot of summer boredom buster ideas out there. But I’d encourage you to get your kids thinking of their own ideas with this simple strategy! Ah, summer. The season when you hear the dreaded phrases: “I’m bored” or “I don’t know what to do”, in the same time signature that you hear […] Read more…
7 Best Bible Memory Verses for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Teach your children these short Bible memory verses to help introduce them to Jesus and know God’s Word! Plus a free printable! I love teaching my kids Bible verses when they’re little! It’s so cute to hear them repeat God’s Word! Even more than that, what we know from teaching the Bible to our toddler […] Read more…
The Best Five-Minute Prayer Strategy for Busy Moms
When you’re a busy mom, it might seem like finding quiet time to pray to God is only a dream. But I want to show you how you can develop a daily habit of personal, effective prayer, even if you only have five minutes to start. Why is it so hard to find time to […] Read more…
How to Talk to Your Kids about Good Friday
Help your kids understand what happened on Good Friday according to the Bible and how this event changed the course of history! Yes, Resurrection Sunday is coming! But it’s still essential to talk to our kids about how the resurrection was made possible: by the power of God through Jesus’ death on the cross for […] Read more…
10 Things You Can do as a Christian Mom to Manage your Struggle with Anxiety or Depression
Encouragement and real help for the Christian mom going through depression and anxiety. Not long ago, a mom friend and I were having a chat about how, at certain stages of life, we struggle through feelings of frustration, anger, impatience and physical exhaustion almost every day. And it reminded me how far I’d come in […] Read more…
The Best Way to Explain the Trinity to Kids
Teaching the Trinity to children doesn’t have to be confusing and complicated! Here’s a simple lesson that can help you explain the Trinity in an easy to understand way. We’ve all seen the pictures of St. Patrick holding the three-leaved shamrock…and it’s supposed to represent the Trinity. But it’s not always easy for kids […] Read more…
The Ultimate Productivity Bundle Can Help You Use Your Time Well
How did your morning start off today? Mine didn’t begin so well. I dragged my feet getting out of bed. My four kids were ALL incredibly grouchy because they were super tired from our weekend getaway into a different timezone. A worry I’d had from the night before immediately popped into my mind and distracted […] Read more…