Raising a big family is no easy task and I have learned so much since I first became a mother. On my blog I share all of the trials and tribulations I have endured as well as tips and suggestions on what gets me through hard times! I am open and honest about the joys and struggles of motherhood. In this space I share parenting tips and advice & how to be a better parent along with favorite products and methods I have learned over the years! Motherhood advice from a mom to many!
Happy New Year friends! You all showed up in a big way last year and I have loved having you here! Here is a quick review of your top five favorite blog posts of 2023! Top 5 Favorite Blog Posts 1. Scriptural Advent Calendar: How-to & Free Printable Cards Your favorite blog post is my step-by-step on how we made our beloved Advent calendar. My children love getting this out each year! These plans include…
We have gone through many Christmas’ with children…almost 15 to be exact! Christmas can be a stressful time of year, especially for mothers, when it comes to planning and buying gifts. As the years have past, my husband and I have changed our outlook on Christmas gifts and now that we limit our gifts, it’s important that what they get is good quality but also played with! That is why I am sharing with you…
Homeschooling is something that never, ever crossed my mind. I never had the desire to be a teacher nor did I think I would have to patience to be one. We are very blessed to live in a small community with a great public school that our kids have always done well in. So what changed? Read on to find out why this year we chose to homeschool. Why we chose to Homeschool A lot…
Having a grateful heart opens your life up to many more blessings. Practicing gratitude is such a powerful way to grow closer to your loved ones and to grow closer to Christ. Not to mention, it’s the best way to becoming content with your life, and that is something that is lost today in the world of materialism. Showing gratitude in the everyday moments is a simple yet powerful skill. Here are some easy tips…
Every new baby comes with a list of necessities and baby #6 is no different! Being a mother of 6 kids, I have had a lot of experience with what does and doesn’t work as well as what you do and don’t need when it comes to caring for a new baby. Whether you are a first time mom or seasoned mom like myself, I wanted to share with you my favorite baby items for…
Being a mom of many, I am always dealing with new challenges as the kids reach different ages. Right now, my three ‘bigs’ are ages 13, 11, & 10 so we are starting to deal with body changes and the inevitable ‘stink’ that comes with it! Finding a good deodorant for them that is natural and budget-friendly wasn’t easy but alas, I finally found it! The perfect natural deodorant for my big kids…StinkBug Naturals! Natural…
Summer is the craziest and fastest-flying time of the year…especially when you are raising kids! I feel these days we try to do it all and that leaves very little free time. With all of the electronic devices available, that precious free time is easily consumed behind a screen. Read on to learn exactly how our summer is ending electronic free and why I have no regrets! Lots of change This summer brought lots of…
The holidays are always a busy time of the year for everyone! And usually means lots of parties and gatherings. Being around so many other people, I find it easy to start comparing myself and sometimes that the comparison game can be a dangerous one. Read on to find out why we need to stop comparing & start counting our blessings! Stop Comparing & Start Counting your Blessings During the holidays you will be around…
It was Memorial Day weekend and my two oldest each came down with a weird stomach bug. Weird meaning they puked and pooped but no fever. They were totally drained. Went from wanting to eat to feeling too full to eat. They would be better for one day and then back down the next. The motherhood frustration was real! Read on to learn how we overcame… MOTHERHOOD FRUSTRATION It was frustrating because it was the…
Have you ever noticed that us moms have a tendency to ‘complain’ about our lives? So many times when I hear moms get asked how they are doing or how their night was. Their answer usually isn’t “Oh, I am doing wonderful!” or ‘We had a great night!” It usually ends up being something like “Oh, you know, I have four kids, how do you think I am doing?” or “Well, I only got 3…
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