Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in homeschool, travel, and eating clean. Thanks for stopping by!
I always resisted a formal schedule because I wanted to take advantage of every perk I assumed in the privilege of homeschooling my children. In my mind, we could do what we wanted, when we wanted and in our pajamas. Read on about how wrong I was.
Homeschooling moms, this IS the hardest part of the year. Every year. Routine has become boring and somewhat sub par, lack of routine has turned our brains into a spiral of survival. Not to mention the WEATHER that keeps us inside with kids all day long and all that built up energy we wish would rub off on us just for a bit. I have 10 tips that help me stay encouraged during this time of the year.
5 days alone with my "crush" in Park City, Utah. Read why we chose this as our destination for our 10 year anniversary.
This is the conclusion to our 2 part love story. Enjoy. :)
Im taking you way back to where it all began.
Getting married at 20 provides a breeding ground for growth in a marriage. In this post I share my heart on what our marriage has looked like in the past 10 years and the lessons I have learned.
Josh and I are super giddy to be celebrating our 10 year anniversary in a few weeks. While reminiscing, we have compiled a list of traits to look for in a spouse.
As soon as I discovered this flaw you can bet I made it my challenge to master contentment. But does contentment just mean happiness in your current situation? Read more as I discuss how God has molded my heart lately on the very thing he has in store for us in 2017 as well as some great family photos.
One of the hardest things as parents, is to follow through on that ugly threat that you just gave your child about not being able to go to their favorite park, extra-curricular activity, or (for the love of Pete—who is Pete?!?) threatening to not take them to Grandma and Grandpa's house!
What is it like to be led by the Holy Spirit? Are you asking the Spirit to lead you in parenting or in school? In this post, I am trying to shed some light on the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spirit.
We celebrated my sweet 2 year old minion style. In this post I include some practical advice on creating a fun birthday party without getting lost in the stress and mess of over abundance.
You know those rare people you meet or come in contact with that have an incredible story and are so filled with grace and unshakable peace that you just cling to the words that come out of their mouth? Almost always, those very people leave an impression on you for a lifetime.
"YOU DON'T EVEN TRY TO DO HARD THINGS!" Were the words that came out of my son Jude's mouth as tears rolled down his cheeks and his hands balled up into fists.
We were barely a couple months in to our second homeschool year and I found myself crying on the bathroom floor trying to figure out how I would have the stamina and heart to continue to teach my children...
I could list a handful of reasons why you should not eat microwave popcorn, such as preservatives and chemicals released from the linings of the bags, just as starters. Educate yourself on what you are putting in your body and try this clean popcorn recipe while you are doing your research. ;)
The first few years of homeschooling with littles running around is not easy. Every day will require work, tears, laughter and abundant grace. I am typing these words maybe for the sheer fact that I need to hear them, but I hope to encourage you through them as well.
