Ideas, reviews, and thoughts on simple living in the REAL world.
It occurred to me today that using essential oils is like the easiest mom "skill" to learn that can have a huge impact on your emotions, health, and lifestyle. I've been using them a few years--before they were "cool"--so I've got some experience here. They are what makes me a ninja with my kids. Feel free... Continue Reading →
Great news - there's a bunch of EASY PEASY Flag Day activities you can do at home before the kids go to bed! Patriotism is an important part of our family culture, and we don't miss an opportunity to teach our kids about being an American! Happy Flag Day! Flag history/etiquette: from Education World Flag Day... Continue Reading →
I did something I've never done before today. I listed "Mother" as a job title on my resume. I don't think that's on any of the HR How-To lists, nor was it mentioned in any professional business college courses I've ever taken. Yet, while I was typing up my relevant work experience, I realized that... Continue Reading →
Once in a blue moon, I am home alone without my children. You'd think I'd take a nap, but I'm adversely affected with surges of energy when I'm alone, and I have an internal argument over exactly what I should accomplish during this time. Following that, marathons of creativity occur where I actually do what... Continue Reading →
I woke up this morning to news that a Gorilla was put down after a child fell into the Gorilla exhibit at a zoo. I was irritated because I've been to a lot of zoos, and all I could think was that it would take a lot of effort on a 4-year-old's part to get... Continue Reading →
Shifting from Blogger to WordPress
Faith is finding your child after she runs and hides, carrying her to the car as she kicks and screams. Buckling her in as she starts to sob in a panic, begging to not go. Arriving and having to figure out how to unlock her door that she's keeping locked, then literally carrying her as... Continue Reading →
Something I have learned over the last few years is the importance and power of praising God amidst very difficult circumstances. It is easy to praise in spirit and song when you have no life or death matters that invade your thoughts as you try to focus on the Father. It is easy to... Continue Reading →
There are times when life gets crazy. You know the feeling. It might be bills, overbearing neighbors and people groups, job stressors, too many commitments...adjusting to life as a working mom, a stay at home mom, or a home schooling mom. Trying to balance an addition to the family. Dealing with an unruly pet. Figuring... Continue Reading →
