How do you organize games and puzzles? Wait, you’ve never thought about it? Take a moment and imagine all the games and puzzles your kids have and the boxes them come in. I bet you are thinking about all of the space they take up. Now if you were to open the box of most …
The choice was before me. Let my child be herself or stifle her personality. What do I do? This is a choice that is before me more often than not. God gave me two unique children with a LOT of personalities. But I asked for it. In fact, I prayed for it. When we were …
Motherhood is synonymous with guilt. Whether you work outside the home full or part-time, you’re a stay at home mom, or you are a work at home mom there is guilt of some kind. I don’t think men feel quite the same guilt that moms do. I wonder why that is? If you’re home all …
For some, the first day of school is met with fear, dread, and anxiety. For others, it is met with excitement and joy. Both can lead to a sleepless night in anticipation of the first day of school. As a child I was so excited to return to school every fall. I loved school, I …
How do you memorialize the first day of school? Any parent who has ever been on Pinterest has seen the many ways you can memorialize the first day of school. Some are simple; some are elaborate. If you choose to do one of these things, remember why you are doing it. In our family, we …
When given the choice children choose quality time with loved ones over toys. Seriously! At Christmas time I shared a post about giving experiences versus gifts. Check it out if the concept is new to you. It’s a real thing and it’s taking off. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Do you remember what …