Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
What’s more important: self confidence or confidence in God? (Probably seems like a rhetorical question!) If your son is struggling with low self-esteem, encourage him to read and memorize Bible verses that remind him that he is made in God’s image and that the power of God is working in his life to give him a strong heart, strong convictions, and strong […] Read more…
If you’re looking for a Holy Week reading plan to prepare your hearts for celebrating the joy of the Resurrection, you’ve come to the right place! Reading these Scriptures with your family is a very simple way to learn and remember the things that happened during Jesus’ last week among the people before His crucifixion. […] Read more…
On Holy Saturday (the Saturday before Easter), we remember the period of time that Jesus lay in the tomb after His death on the cross and before His Resurrection. Some churches call it First Holy Saturday and have Easter Vigil services to commemorate this event. It is the day of Holy Week that comes after […] Read more…
Wrestling with perfectionism in parenting: Is perfectionism holding you back from experiencing joy in motherhood? A blog reader sent me an email recently that said: I need your advice. I’m a very busy mom and I get lost in the perfectionism of teaching my children. I decided to cover this in a blog post, because […] Read more…
Make some cute DIY May Day “baskets” for friends and family with this free printable and Dollar Tree May basket fillers! Looking for some simple and frugal ideas for May Day baskets? For May Day in 2020, we left little “baskets” (aka May Day cups) on people’s porches. We filled them with fun treats from […] Read more…
Check out this free printable travel journal that you can use on your next trip! It’s a great way to engage your kids during family vacations when you’re stopping at all sorts of fun places and want to have those special memories written down for your whole family to look back on. It’s funny how […] Read more…
A simple strategy to turn family chaos into calm at home. This really works! Read more…
This free printable chore chart template for kids of all ages gives you a simple way to get started teaching your kids responsibility. Read more…
Try these easy and family-friendly dairy-free instant pot recipes, including ideas for chicken, soup, chilis, and ground beef. Delicious and your kids will love them! Read more…
Here you’ll find the best Disney themed board games (and a few other type of games) for families! They make a great gift idea for Christmas or any time of the year. This post was put together in part by my 10 year old son who loves Disney! It’s a little off the beaten path […] Read more…
Gratefulness can be a big concept for kids to learn to practice when their tendency is to always focus on themselves. As a Christian mom, explaining thankfulness to your child according to the Bible and implementing some simple parenting techniques can go a long way in shaping their perspective, pointing them to Jesus, and helping […] Read more…
If you’re thinking of planning a family road trip to the Black Hills out in western South Dakota, there are a ton of family-friendly attractions and amazingly fun activities to do with your children while you’re exploring the western part of our beautiful state! Here are 15 fun things to do in the Black Hills […] Read more…
Finding an Airbnb that is family-friendly isn’t as hard as it might seem! It does involve a bit of research but these tips will ensure that you find the perfect, safe place for your family the next time you take a vacation! We love staying at Airbnb’s and prefer them to hotels! However, it’s really […] Read more…
You can help your children cope with change in their lives. As Christian parents, it’s our great blessing and responsibility to do so! God’s Word is the most important tool and will help you do this. Here are seven tips to help you guide your children through changes in life and the stress that comes […] Read more…
When you feel like a failure as a mom, it can be hard to parent with enthusiasm and purpose. But you’re not alone! Here are three biblical truths you need to hear when you feel like you’re bad at motherhood! When I was in high school, I starred in a one-act play called “This is […] Read more…