Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
I don’t know about you, but I always approach the summer months with excitement mixed with some nervousness. I alternate between both loving and fearing the freedom and lack of routine in our home (since the kids are out of school!) Honestly, there are moments where I’m not sure my patience will survive an unstructured summer of being […] Read more…
As a mom of four young kids, three of whom are school-age, I desire our children to not only grow academically but also in wisdom and character as they learn in this new school year! Whatever school season we’re in, I want them to learn to go to God’s Word both in happy and uncertain […] 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…
Originally published in May of 2012, updated for 2022. Soon we’ll be gearing up for our semi-annual 12+ hour van trip to visit the grandparents! And with that brings the challenge to keep our four children, ages 11, 8, 6 and 3, occupied and the whole family at peace with each other throughout the journey. We’ve […] 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…
You CAN find ways to be more patient with your child. These 10 practical tips work great when you have toddlers, young children or older children. They incorporate what the Bible says about being patient with kids and also give practical actions for specific situations to help you be a calmer parent. Read more…
A simple strategy to turn family chaos into calm at home. This really works! Read more…
Lent activities you can do with your whole family through the entire Lenten season, from Ash Wednesday to Holy Week. Ideas for young children too! 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…
If you’re wondering how to talk to your preschooler (three-year-old, four-year-old, or five-year-old) about Jesus, these simple tips will help you as a Christian parent to have confidence in introducing your child to the Savior! As Christian parents, teaching our children about Jesus is the most important job we have! But HOW to do that […] 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…
How do you do family devotions when your children are young so you’re not sure if it will even work or if everyone will just go crazy? From a mom of four, I’m here to tell you that you CAN do a family devotional time with your toddler without losing your mind. These three tips will […] Read more…
If you are not super familiar with Lent, and you think it’s something that only involved your Catholic friends at school not eating meat on Fridays for a few weeks, think again! Any Christian can experience and practice Lent, too! And there are good reasons to celebrate Lent, no matter what kind of Christian church […] Read more…
“Mom, I really want to get this remote control helicopter. This is what I need. I’m serious!” I sighed, frustrated. My eight year old was asking me–no, begging me–again after doing “research” on Target and Amazon during his screen time. And there was a part of me that wanted to just give in. He wasn’t […] Read more…
That was going to be the week. The week when you got up early every day to do your devotions before the kids got up. The week that you had “sort and organize the kids clothes” written in your planner (so it was going to get done!) The week you were finally going to make […] Read more…