I’m frugal. And by frugal, I mean cheap. And even though I want to make my marriage a priority this year, I’m struggling to “put my money where my mouth is” in order to hire a babysitter and go out on dates with my husband. So when my mother-in-law asked me what I wanted for…
Last weekend, I mentioned that Easter was coming up soon, and Jenny immediately started bemoaning the fact that they don’t get Easter baskets. (We’re “mean” parents – we know.) Grandma came to the rescue, however, and insinuated that they may be getting one this year, so I started brainstorming ideas for non-candy Easter basket gift…
While it’s important to teach your kids how to study the Bible on their own, it’s equally important to teach them some basic facts about the Bible and its contents. One of my favorite ways to teach my kids Bible basics is through a relaxed catechism approach. What is Catechism? The English word “catechize” simply…
Are you ever guilty of yelling at your kids? I am… too often. I’ve attempted to stop yelling (as much), and these six easy strategies to stop yelling at your kids have been helping me to change my yelling habits. For anyone who does yell at their kids, you know it’s a hard habit to break. You may…
Moms with little kids at home or who are busy parenting their older kids often want to know the secrets of being an organized mom. They may wonder if being organized as a mother with children at home is even possible. Rest assured, fellow busy moms – it is possible to have an organized home and a life…
No one will deny the importance of play in a child’s life. However, just because play is important doesn’t mean their play area has to be a mess. In fact, I find that my kids are much more likely to play with their toys when the play area is tidy. Here are some tips for…