Fun Fall Books for Children!

Every year I try to get some new fall books for the children to read as we welcome the season of Autumn. I love being able to curl up on a couch with a child or two (or three or four plus more) and read a story of look at pictures that help them to understand what it is all about.

Special moments with your family are so important to make with your children. They will always remember the time you spent to talk to them and teach them all the things they needed to know.

BLOGGERS: The Genius Blogger's Toolkit 2020 is Here!

Are you a blogger?

Then you won't want to miss this!

As a veteran Christian blogger that has blogged and worked at home for over a decade I can assure you that this is one resource I always like to invest in and I always come away learning something new and inspired.

Dear Mothers, Don't Quit!

Dear Mothers, have you had a hard month?

Do you feel like you are being stretched thin?

Are you discouraged?

I recently stumbled upon a poem that might encourage your heart.

My New Favorite Planners

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord's establishes his steps." 

~Proverbs 16:9

I had wanted to share a post about these cute new planners that I got for the new school year and so glad I finally got a chance to do it!

Our Humble Home: Bedroom Redecorating

I am so happy to say that I repainted and redecorated our bedroom!

I went with a pink, white, and gold modern theme and I totally love it.

It was previously decorated in warm earthy tones but I wanted to make it bright, happy and more modern.

We painted all the walls white--the kids all helped with this!

This picture was my inspiration:

(from Bed, Bath & Beyond)

Our Back-to-School Beach Party & Donut Picnic!

"Come to beach where the sea is blue.

And little white waves

Come running at you.

A wave comes splashing 

Over your toes. 

You just stand still and away it goes. 

We'll build a castle

Down by the sea

And look for shells

If you come after me." 

We just celebrated our first day of school last week!

Favorite Homeschool Math Hack: PhotoMath App!

Moms, you don't need to struggle anymore.

Or waste any more hours.

If math is not your strength I have a wonderful tip here for you.

I wish I had known about it when my older ones were younger!

A Peek Inside My Life

It has been almost 6 months, a half year, since I have done one of these posts! So much has happened and there is much to tell...but for now I will share what has been going on this past month!

(here I am floating in our pool relaxing in the summer sun)

Being Sober-Minded in Confusing Times

These are crazy times we are living in.

Sometimes it seems as if a wave of evilness has been unleashed in the world.

It is even more important now than ever that we take the commands of God seriously.

And, friends, it starts with what we think and believe.

Fight for Your Children Souls

I was thinking the other day about how the Lord impressed on my heart a few things regarding my children that I knew I wanted to focus on more.  It is so easy to be distracted in the world today--especially everything that is going on right now.

But we can't get distracted and forget about what is important.

Titus 2 Time: What Does the Bible Say About Prayer?

“Pray often, for prayer is a shield to the soul, 

a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for Satan.” 

~John Bunyan

I wanted to start doing some more Bible studies here so that we can look closely at the Word and think about it through the week. I am going to share some that I have done at home with the kids that I already have on hand. They will be simple, one post, and to the point! If we want to be wise women who fear the Lord we have to know His Word and study it.

How I Taught My Children to Read

I have been homeschooling for 25 years and I have nine children and graduated four.

Eight out of nine of my children were taught very simply how to read using some very easy and basic materials in our home.

I didn't use a fancy curriculum that cost a lot of money.