Many of our favorite family recipes have a story behind them. This slushy drink was served at a baby shower for one of my daughters when she was expecting her first baby. Most of my girls like coffee and at the party we fell in love with a delicious coffee drink that was served as "punch." Forget … [Read more...] about Yummy Coffee Slush Recipe
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Do you ever get so busy with the everyday that you forget the long-term? I do. There's always so much to do, and sometimes it might cause us to wish for a different season or an easier life. That's why this short poem/essay caught my eye....and pierced my heart. The perspective can be applied to … [Read more...] about Perspective for Moms: The Last Time
How to Have a Good Day
Blinking in the dim light, you awaken to the sound of the shower. Your husband is already up and getting ready for the day, and you lie in bed for a few minutes thinking about what your day holds. Thoughts of all you have to do begin to crowd into your mind and you feel stress rising---and you’ve … [Read more...] about How to Have a Good Day
Quick Fix for an Overwhelmed Mom
Post updated September 12, 2018 Overwhelm has been defined as "too much emotional going on," and that's certainly how it feels for an overwhelmed mom. I ought to know, because I've lived it far too often. As moms we have plenty going on, but pile on the emotional "too much" and it's a recipe for … [Read more...] about Quick Fix for an Overwhelmed Mom
Thoughts on 32 Years of Homeschooling (So Far)
We began our 32nd year of homeschooling this week. Our twelfth seventh-grader will be studying The Middle Ages and our tenth senior will be doing concurrent college classes. The ninth-grader in between is excited about a co-op writing class. It's probably a good thing that homeschooling this long … [Read more...] about Thoughts on 32 Years of Homeschooling (So Far)
Set Free From a Box
Once upon a time there was a mom of 12 who lost 100 pounds. She did it over a period of 18 months with exercise, eating smaller portions and focus. The weight stayed off for years, as she was vigilant with exercise and eating. Then one day, the mom tripped over a humidifier in her closet. Her foot … [Read more...] about Set Free From a Box
