Oh, mama, I can hear your sigh at the title. Great, another post about how I’m not doing enough. Before we even begin let me clarify one thing: this is not a post about signing your kids up for all kinds of sports and clubs. And it isn’t about raising little all-star athletes and superstar singers. Instead,…
Teen girls. Two words that are innocent enough on their own, but when combined, they can pack quite the punch. If you have ever known a teen girl, I think you may know just what I mean. Teen girls are often judgmental, teen girls often gossip, and teen girls rarely have much desire to seek…
Fall is almost here!!! It’s my FAVORITE season and I love EVERYTHING about it! After all, it brings pumpkins, falling leaves, sweaters, cozy blankets and football into our lives again. {Can you tell I am tiny bit excited?} The teacher in me could not let this season pass without incorporating some fall educational activities at…
The tension was so thick, you could cut the air in our home with a knife. We were both physically present, but I had never felt further from him. Shuffling around like polite strangers and tip-toeing around the big issues in our marriage, my heart was shattered, yet I didn’t know how to bridge the…
Sometimes I feel like a circus clown, having to come up with creative ways to entertain my children when they are bored. Yet, that goes against everything I believe as a parent, and disagree that children need to be entertained constantly. I’ve always viewed my role as parent as a shepherd,one who guides children towards…
It was a rainy southern Saturday, and we were spending the day at grandma’s house, aka “Greems”, wondering what to do with the cousins for the day. It was supposed to be a day of backyard splashing and relaxing poolside {kiddie pool, that is!}, when it started to rain and the monsoon showed no sign…
Surfing through Pinterest, one of my favorite relaxing activities, I’m bombarded by these extravagant family fun projects that make me cringe a little. Inside I’m questioning how on earth these families have it together enough to make glorious arts and crafts, while my child is shoveling paste and crayons in her mouth faster than I…
{This post does contain affiliate links, and if you purchase, I will make a small commission which helps support this blog. Please read the full disclosure policy for more details.} Traveling with the family takes careful planning to be a success. From packing to managing entertainment, so much detail goes into every aspect of the…
When’s the last time your family had an adventure together and enjoyed the here and now? Can you remember when your kids couldn’t stop talking about a family memory or you did something where everyone was actively engaged? When’s the last time your family foundation felt solid and that you were all connected together at…
I remember the immense feeling of freedom as a child {ok, as a teacher, too!} on the last day of school. I couldn’t wait to relax and have the luxury of time to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. As a mom, I still love summer and have grand visions of family time and…
The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us, and this is YOUR chance to change the course of your family forever! This is YOUR time to take back your family, get connected, and finish summer with a stronger bond than when you began. This is YOUR time to be intentional, and to build into…