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50 Fun Role-Playing Ideas for Kids

Stimulating kids’ creativity is easier than you think! These fun role-playing ideas for kids can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like, using items you likely already have lying…

5 Important Things to Plan NOW to be a Stay-at-home, Homeschooling Mom

A few weeks ago a reader sent me a note after reading my post “Homeschooling Fears.” She asked this question: We are due for our first baby in Sept and…

Stop Creepin’ on My Son! Protecting Your Son from Aggressive Girls

For those of you who are raising little boys, allow me to warn you: when they get a little older (and I do mean a little older), they will be…

Peace in Everything and Anything

I’ve often referred to my life as “joyful chaos.” I’ve been exceedingly blessed with five children—five boisterous people who make my life beautiful. But I have one little person in particular who…

It’s a Balancing Act!

There isn’t one single formula when it comes to balancing motherhood and work. We’re all uniquely different with varying levels of capacity. We’re also mothering children through a variety of…

Living in the Tension of Working and Motherhood

Am I a good mom? Am I doing enough at home? Am I even doing this whole motherhood thing right?   I think for a lot of us, if we…

Exchanging My Slippers for Pumps

Almost nine years ago, I began a new career as a stay-at-home mom.  Within six months I was ready to hang up my spit-up laden apron and fuzzy slippers to return to…

Following Dreams

I often ask moms what they dream about. “If you could do anything and know it would succeed, what would it be?” I often hear things like: Teach cooking classes…

How To Set Your Family Up for Success In The New School Year

Once again, it’s back to school season. After the long, hot days of summer that feel like they might never end, a new school year can feel like a welcome…

Prayer Post-Its

I think one of the most eternal things I do every day happens when I lay my little guy in his crib. At some point with my kids, I began praying for them…

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