Some days I have tears of joy in my eyes as I watch my kids play happily together. I try to memorize their little faces hoping I will remember the feeling of cherishing this time in my life. Other days I’m exhausted by the messes, the arguments and the constant work it takes to be Read More
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To the Mom Who Wants to Homeschool – 5 Things to Consider
To the mom who wants to homeschool, here are 5 things to consider. Whether you’re afraid of your ability to teach your child everything they need to know or you’re afraid of what people may say about your choice, I encourage you to keep reading. Homeschooling is a beautiful option, and so much of this Read More
7 Tips for the Overwhelmed Mom
This post contains affiliate links. For more information read my disclaimer. Yesterday I had a rough day. There was no real reason for my foul mood, but I just couldn’t shake it. I was stressed, sad and overwhelmed with all the tasks in front of me. My daily motto is to live one day at Read More
The Power of Intentional Motherhood
Have you ever wondered what your life as a mother would look like if you lived the way you actually wanted to live? If you were more intentional about motherhood, would you be happier? Intentional motherhood is about choosing to live the life you want, not the life you think society expects of you. It’s Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Gentle Parenting
Gentle parenting has been an amazing resource for me. It’s taught me to stay calm, lead with compassion, and pick my battles wisely with my children. The idea is to focus on connecting with my kids while teaching respect and boundaries, without using harsh punishments. This is a simple beginner’s guide to gentle parenting. If Read More
8 Habits to Stop and Become a Happier Mom
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. I don’t know about you but my goal in motherhood is to be a happy mom, not a perfect one. I want my children to remember the joy in our home. I want them to look back one day and picture me laughing, cuddling Read More
How to Stay Motivated on a Monday
This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclaimer for more information. Something terrible happened today. Something that made my Monday even more difficult… My coffee maker broke! The nerve of this cherished appliance of mine to decide to stop working on a day that I not only value it’s presence, but I RELY on it Read More
An Open Letter to My Teenage Daughter: Advice for Every Young Woman
My daughter is only two, but let me tell you she gives us glimpses of her teenage self daily. Every time she gives us that oh so blatant look of fiery attitude we see a glimpse of her future. How can a soon to be three year old give so much attitude with one quick Read More
The Mom I Never Thought I’d Be
Six months ago I was a different mother than I am today. My life was not easy, but my days were somewhat care-free in the scheme of things. My life was full of happy chaos, joyful noise and a clear calendar ahead. I worried about trivial things that seemed to matter so much at the Read More
Motherhood Book – Living on Coffee and Prayer
All mothers live in two worlds. One world is full of laughter, joy, and precious cuddles. The other world is full of potty training, tantrums, germs, and tears. Both worlds are important, and both worlds compete for center stage. Author Christi Cazin knows that motherhood is two-fold. Her days are chocked full of diaper changes, Read More