Dealing with Critics
Why do critics feel they need to give you their two cents worth when they meet you in public when you have a lot of children? If you haven’t noticed already, this is a vent post. Consider yourself warned…
Motivational Afternoon Tips
A couple of months ago, I discovered a way to be motivated all throughout the afternoon.
Motivational Morning Tips
Over the last couple of years, I wrestled with the problem of being motivated and staying that way.
Easy and Fast Meal Planning 101
Meal planning has always been such a daunting task for me! I don’t know why as it has immense rewards. It clears my head so I don’t have to think about what to cook and it saves my family money when I do the weekly shopping.
Martina’s Birth Story
Our world needs positive birth stories. With all the complications we see (c-sections, fetal distress, interventions, etc.) it can be hard for an expecting mother to believe a normal birth is possible. I decided to share Martina’s birth (baby #13) as an example of a ‘normal birth’.
Chores Your Children Can Do While Little
As mothers, we need to train our children to help out and not be afraid of a little work. This can be done but you must start when they are young.
Our Homeschool Curriculum, Part Three
The standard education every child is expected to receive is the three R’s; Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. I approach this part of our homeschooling very simplistically, like all the other subjects my children are ‘taught’.
Who and What Is Lilla Rose?
Lilla Rose is a hair jewelry company that I’m now a part of. Not only have they solved my headache problems from all the Bobby pins and twisty pins I USED to use but now my hair is always pretty, even with a hairstyle as simple as a ponytail.
Our Homeschooling Curriculum, Part Two
The beauty with homeschooling is that you, as the teacher and parent, get to choose what your children learn. In our family we put a huge focus on teaching our family life skills. We want them to succeed in life, no matter what their predominant talents are. But, how do
Our Homeschooling Curriculum, Part One
When homeschooling we are often asked what we teach our children. What curriculum do you use? Do you use a curriculum? How do you know if it is well-rounded? I’m here to tell you that it’s time to relax. The is part one of what I teach my children when
