Today, I am sharing my SIL Krystle's IVF success story. I hope you find the information helpful along your journey, and if you have any questions for her, please leave them in the comments, and I will make sure she sees them. Trying To Conceive: TTC First comes love, then comes … [Read more...]
Parenting Humor: Laughing So We Don't Cry
Parenting humor is a must because as much as social media would have us think other families have it all figured out, parenting can suck sometimes! There are times of great joy, but the hard times seem easier to recall, so we must laugh. We need to know that we are not alone. Sometimes we need … [Read more...]
Prayer For A Rebellious Teenager
Today we are sharing a prayer for a rebellious teenager and a prayer for that teen's parents. We hope you find this helpful. As a mom, and someone who was previously a teenager, I could have never prepared myself for the trials and tribulations of being a mother during the teenage years. As … [Read more...]
Dear Daughter, See What I See
Dear Daughter, I wish you could see what I see when I look at you. I wish that when you looked in the mirror, the reflection you saw looking back at you was the one that I see and have seen every day since the day you were born. I know you think because I'm your mom I have to tell you that … [Read more...]
Is your child running away from home? Let's talk!
Running away from home is a terrifying experience for kids and parents. If you're wondering why or how to make it stop, I'm glad you're here. While I can't promise you a quick fix, I can offer some insight from my own experience. I was a teen runaway: When I was a teenager (around … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Jump-Start Your Day: Mom Edition
Today I'm sharing 5 easy ways to jump-start your day. Being a mom is challenging, regardless of how many are in your fold. As a mom of four, I have found that how my day begins usually determines how it ends. I aim to ensure I set myself and my family up for success. If you need help … [Read more...]
Lessons From Mom
Today I'm sharing some lessons my mom taught me. What did your mom teach you? Lessons My Mom Taught Me: Happy Mother's Day, Mom <3 Want to know what my favorite lesson has been? You taught me that YOU were the best friend I had always needed. I love you! … [Read more...]
10 Questions To Ask Your Children Each Morning
This post, 10 Questions To Ask Your Children Each Morning, is written by me on behalf of General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Family mealtimes are some of the most valuable times … [Read more...]
Why I'll Never Stop Tucking My Children In At Night
Over the past thirteen years, I have learned just how bittersweet motherhood can be. Today I want to share why I'll never stop tucking my children in at night. A few weeks ago as I climbed the stairs for the one-hundredth time that day I wondered why my kids always ask me the same question … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know When You Marry My Boy
Does it surprise you to know that I've been thinking about you for years? That I would prepare a post telling you what you need to know when you marry my boy? The boy is now a man, but he's a boy just the same to me. After all these years, I can still see him walking around in his diaper babbling … [Read more...]
Top 10 Struggles I Face As A Homeschooling Mama
Struggles I face as a Homeschooling Mama was written by guest writer Jen Fabbri Photo Credit: Amanda Petty Homeschooling is tough (can I get a witness?!)! BUT, it's, seriously, the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It's ALL worth it, no matter what everyone says. All of those … [Read more...]
10 Things People Say To Parents With Four Or More Children
Here are 10 things people say to parents with four or more children ALL THE TIME! I have four, yes, four children. I never realized that having four children was similar to being the bearded lady in the circus, but it is. When you have four children, it's like you're wearing a sign that … [Read more...]
Sexual Abuse: My Story and How To Talk To Your Kids
My Story: When I was around 7 years old, I was playing hide-and-go-seek with a group of kids in my neighborhood (I lived on a road that was nothing but family members - mostly extended family). While we were playing one of the older boys told me to hide with him in an empty house. He then … [Read more...]
Saturday Fun: Water Balloons On The Trampoline
The weather has been so nice lately, so the kids decided to have a little water fun today! We played with water balloons on the trampoline and had a blast! So if you have a trampoline in your backyard, fill some balloons and take the fun outside! After filling the water balloons, I had the … [Read more...]
A Prayer For The Childless
Today we are going to focus on a prayer for the childless. You may not think this is important, but I would like to change your mind. As a mother of four, I can't imagine a life without my children, but I do know the depth of pain I felt when they didn't live with me. Sadness engulfed my day … [Read more...]
40 Days of Summer Fun - To Help You Make It Through The Week!
Today I am sharing 40 Days of Summer Fun because mommin ain't easy in the summer! I love Summer, but I often find myself stuck in a rut about halfway through, ready for school to start back so we can have some routine. While I am all about a routine, not having one is one of the things I … [Read more...]