(This post does contain affliliate links, and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission which supports this blog. Please visit the disclosure policy for more details.) Motherhood. It’s the greatest blessing wrapped into one messy and sleep-deprived adventure. From reading books to bandaging knees, motherhood is filled with moments of pure joy […]

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 […]

To the Christian Student in the Public School, It’s hard to believe the memories of summer freedom are behind you and it’s time to roam the halls of school once again. Some are filled with excitement, ready for a new year and embrace the chance for a clean slate. Others are not so thrilled and […]

To the Girl Battling Body Image, We live in a modern age where super-model skinny is adored and even males are encouraged to squeeze into skinny jeans. Society endorses those who are rail-thin with air-brushed skin and a straight, dazzling smile. That leaves the rest of us plain -Janes feeling awkward in our own skin. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rush, rush, and hurry, hurry; those are the sounds of the modern family. Long gone are the days where the family is first and an obvious priority in a busy and fast-paced world.   As a family with young children, I see the writing on the wall and what is expected as the kids grow older. […]

There are seasons in every mom’s journey through motherhood that are filled with frustration, tears, and those weary days that threaten to crush our spirits. Sometimes it’s a child’s behavior and we struggle to manage our out-of-control offspring. Sometimes it’s learning a child is struggling in school and wondering about the future. Sometimes it’s the […]

There’s a misconception flitting around the motherhood community. Hide your flaws, be perfect, act like it you can do it all; lest another judge and scorn you from her high horse. Well, the perfection expectation ends here. I, for one, am a lover of reality. I embrace every aspect of motherhood, including those moments where […]