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Homeschool: Top 4 Juneteenth Books for Kids
It’s hard to describe how surreal it feels to birth children, raise them, and watch them learn to read. As they comb through books, I watch their brains work to picture scenes, learn new ideas, and discover more about themselves and the world around them. Reading to...
The Birth Story of Story-James
Since I was an innocent little girl, I dreamed of having a large family. I longed for little people I could nurture, guide, protect, and love deeply.
While my husband and I were just friends, we’d talk about our past, present, and future, dreaming of the story we desired our lives to weave. Once we began dating, we started to dream of the fairytale we’d create, the stories we’d tell… and we learned that love comes softly.
In the Final Chapter of Birthing Humans…
The bumps I’ve run across in my life have sometimes seemed to be larger than the physical bumps developed in my belly I carried for 9 months and vice versa! Nevertheless, both bumps birth something from me that is extraordinary, life-altering, and God-ordained —despite the occasional pain and discomfort in labor and delivery or overcoming the bumpy unforeseen obstacles of life!
Did Your Marriage Hit a Rough Patch? 7 Faith Resources To Help Get It Back Right
Marriage gets tested receptively! There are sweet spots, rough spots, and times you want to be finished because you feel you’re having to journey through things you didn’t sign up for. On the wedding day, no one knows just how good their good times will be or how daunting their worst times will be. The secret to being ready for whatever comes? Clinging to God in both times of joy and times of hardships.
Debunking 5 Myths About Homeschooling
Homeschooling has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional schooling over the years. However, despite its growing popularity, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding homeschooling. Some people believe that homeschooled children lack social skills, while others assume that homeschooling is only for religious families. In this blog, we will debunk 5 myths and provide a more accurate understanding of what homeschooling entails.
2022 – My Year In Reflection
What a year! 2022 consisted of many mountaintop, valley, and desert experiences. I began the year feeling content and ecstatic about so many new visions. Some of them may have been a little over the top, but others were certainly manageable. I was experiencing...
Our Family’s Christmas Traditions
I absolutely love Christmas, it is fascinating to me. Christmas has become one of the most magical seasons and loving on those dearest to my heart while learning more about them is so special. Most importantly, it’s a powerful time for reminiscing on the miraculous...
Thanksgiving is not complete without…
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year! It involves so many things that I love: Football, Family, and Food. This year I’m hosting my biggest Thanksgiving gathering to date. My aunts and cousins will be joining us in New Orleans to celebrate the holiday....
How to Give Each of Your Kids the Attention They Deserve
I've shared a lot of my best tips on important topics of family life: homeschooling, meals, cleaning, and all the things in between! But at the center of it all are my five amazing children. But when you have a family, big or small, dividing your attention between the...
Postpartum: Finding a New Normal
After 5 babies, there is one fact I can tell you with immense assurity: your body will never be the same. For as quickly as we get caught up in the miracle of pregnancy and birth, sometimes what comes after can be too daunting to think about. There is certainly a...
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Distraction
"A distracted parent is a frustrated parent." This is a phrase that I've used for many years, but admittedly, I frequently become preoccupied with a laundry list of tasks that threaten all my "intentional parenting" tools, forcing me into old habits that I preach...
My Calling to Homeschool
I know for many families the decision to homeschool is a difficult one. In the U.S, roughly 3.3% of school-aged children are homeschooled. According to the U.S Census Bureau, this number has only recently increased due to the global pandemic. It certainly requires...
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