Earlier this year, I realized I need to put a bit more effort into my morning self-care routine. Since having kids, I’ve neglected myself. I wake up with the baby, have a shower, slap on my glasses, brush my hair and teeth, and get going. In the winter, if my skin turns scaly, I might […]
Help kids learn to manage money with the Kingdom Code!
For about the past year, Sunshine has been asking me for ways she can earn money. At ten years old, she loves having her own spending money and easily uses up her birthday chques. The Kingdom Code program has been a great way for her to learn money and life skills while starting her own […]
The Britax Emblem™ Convertible Car Seat keeps Pearl safe on the road
As parents, we continually worry about our children’s safety. Social media and news reports deluge us with all the bad things that could happen to our kids. Whether we’re out for a walk or a drive, I’m monitoring my children to make sure they’re as safe as I can keep them. In my minivan, that […]
How to Attend a Formal Event with a Nursing Baby
My husband and I were recently invited to attend a formal fundraising gala with friends. My first thought was, “Yes!” then “What will I wear?” As I mentally reviewed the dresses in my closet, I realized I wouldn’t be able to nurse Joey in any of them. Visions of the Gala began to fade from […]
Oh the Places You’ll Go and the Shoes You Will Wear
As the elevator door opens, the girls skip inside. Sunshine stops to put her hand across the door while I wheel Joey‘s stroller in. A grocery store clerk follows us in, pauses by the buttons, and glances over. “Ground floor,” I say, as his eyes rove over my kids. I can see the thought in […]
Celebrate & Reflect on the Moments of Motherhood this Mother’s Day
This year, my oldest daughter turned ten. I don’t usually get super sentimental about my girls’ birthdays, but her tenth triggered a lot of reflection for me. Having a new baby once again, as she approached this milestone birthday, highlighted how much I’ve grown and changed in the last decade. Flipping back through our photo […]
Creation Illustrated Nature Unit Studies: The Intricacies of Snow {review}
We’ve been having a lot of fun playing in the snow this year. So I was excited to review the Intricacies of Snow and Pine Trees unit studies from Creation Illustrated. We also had access to the Creation Illustrated magazines that accompany these nature unit studies. The girls learned more about snow while covering science, […]
Taming the Lecture Bug: a Parenting Made Practical video {review}
I think one of the toughest areas of parenting is discipline. When my kids misbehave, it’s hard to know how to discipline them—what will help them really learn from their mistake, without wrecking their relationship with me. That’s why I was excited to review Taming the Lecture Bug and Getting Your Kids to Think, a […]
Beluga Baby Bamboo Wraps are comfy & easy to use!
This post (and many others this month) has been brought to you by my Beluga Baby wraps. Thanks to these wraps, I can type (and do housework and homeschooling) while still holding a baby. I can’t believe it took me five babies to finally discover the awesomeness of wraps! Here’s why I’ve been so excited […]
The Diono Radian RXT car seat fits your child from birth to booster!
The arrival of baby number five in our family means that our minivan is full. My husband and I spent a lot of time discussing car seats and how to fit our kids into the van in the safest, most comfortable manner. As I researched possible options, one name that kept coming up was the […]
