Family movie night has always been a special time in our house. Our family has gathered together to watch a movie and either have pizza or snacks many times over the years. We have found an awesome Christian movie and tv show subscription service online called Pure Flix. We've recently enjoyed Movies With Christian Values From Pure Flix and Easy Anytime S'mores at our house (simple recipe at the end of this post). As a Christian mom, I am very impressed with Pure Flix and I'm going to share with ... Continue Reading...
Authentic Helpful Advice For Tweens Entering Middle School
Tweens are Shaken Pop Cans, or Not Shake up six of a twelve pack of pop cans, then mix them all around on the table while not looking at them. Then open them one by one. That’s how life is with tweens. As a parent, I never know until in the heat of the moment if the response I will get from my tween will be explosive and messy like the shaken can or if it will be calm, peaceful, and refreshing like the unshaken can. I remember being a tween, and all the bad feelings I had while in that phase ... Continue Reading...
3 Fun Summer Activities That Will Help Your Child Grow
3 Fun Summer Activities That Help Your Child Grow Guest Post by Natalie Hagen from Take Lessons As parents, it can be a challenge to fit in all of the fun that comes along with summer. There are so many activities to do and the long days tend to give you this sense of “I can do everything!” How do you fit in all of the fun but still make sure that your children are learning? Beyond the swimming pools and sleepovers, there are a few activities that will help your children learn and ... Continue Reading...
Family Camping Checklist
Camping as a Family My family goes camping every summer and it is an enjoyable family activity, but we don't travel far. My husband and I take our boys camping, but we usually camp very close to home. I mean really close to home, like only a couple of miles from our house. We love camping close to home because it feels like we went somewhere far away, but we didn't have to make a long drive to get there. Plus we can bring our dogs home when we want to take the boys out tubing or go out on the ... Continue Reading...
A Letter to My Three Boys on Mother’s Day
Dear Boys, My Dear Wonderful Boys, I love you more than I could ever say. No words could ever be enough to explain how much you all mean to me. You all changed my life for the better. I was living my life selfishly before you were born. It was all about me and my life. Once I had you each as a baby in my arms, my life became about each of you. What You Taught me as Babies Oldest, When You Were a Baby Oldest, you taught me so much about being a mom. I learned I could do ... Continue Reading...
Signs Your Child is Anxious
Signs Your Child is Anxious A Guest Post by Marie Miguel Contrary to some beliefs, adults aren’t the only ones who experience anxiety. Your child could be anxious, and often, he or she probably won’t tell you about it, according to Mendability. Your son or daughter may not even know what anxiety is, much less how to properly handle it. Welcome to the 11th Post in my Children's Healthcare Series This post is the eleventh post in my Children's Healthcare Series. This post is meant ... Continue Reading...
Professional Advice for Helping Your Young Child Sleep
This is a guest post by Amy Douglas, a Maternal & Child Sleep Consultant. This is the ninth installment in my Children's Healthcare Series. This post is for informational purposes only, always consult your healthcare professional. This post contains affiliate links to products I love. Please see disclaimer for details. Helping Your Young Child Feel Safe & Secure in Their Bedroom Children being afraid of the dark, or fearful of their rooms is nothing new. It is common, and it is ... Continue Reading...
Tips for Saving Money for College
Can’t Save For College? It’s OK, Mommy. Try This: Guest Post by Jeannie Burlowski. What happens in the minute after a toddler first builds a block tower, and then knocks it over? His mom starts thinking about college. Will this one be an engineer? A construction manager? A real estate developer? Might God call this little one to be a pastor, a Mercy Ships surgeon, or head of a missionary organization? How will we pay for the education necessary to get there, especially ... Continue Reading...
The Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis for a Healthy Pregnancy
A Guest Post by Healthy Pregnancy This is the seventh installment in my Children's Healthcare Series. The Significance of Prenatal Diagnosis for a Healthy Pregnancy Disclaimer: This post does not replace medical advice from a qualified medical professional. This post is for informational purposes only. Always consult your medical provider. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my Disclaimer for details. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it is also accompanied by many fears. ... Continue Reading...
30 Hilarious Authentic Truths about being a Boy Mom
I love my boys although I'm definitely outnumbered in my house. I have three sons, my husband, a male dog and two male guinea pigs. My dog Frida and I are the only females so our boy to girl ratio is 7:2. Yikes! Good thing I'm a strong woman or I'd get lost in all that maleness. I love being a boy mom though I'll admit they do drive me solid boggly-eyed crazy some days. These are thirty things I’ve learned as a boy mom. This is meant to be somewhat facetious and funny, but yes it's all ... Continue Reading...
