Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
I slump into the corner of the couch, a heap of exhaustion and rattled nerves, halfheartedly crack open my Bible and try to get comfortable. My back is sore from the strain of the day. I want to be alone after tending to others. I …
Just a quick post with some of my favorite links for you to enjoy! 1. Free Fall Chalkboard Printable: because, free decorating!! I especially love the oval “Thankful and Blessed” piece. She also has Christmas sayings. Via Nest of Posies. 2. Grab a cup of …
Some time back, Tim Challies blogged about some of his favorite blogs for and by women. We shared several favorites and he mentioned several blogging friends (yay!) but at the end of his article he observed: I was struck, as I went through all the blogs I …
It’s fall, and I don’t know about you but I’ve got the decorating bug. I want to tuck berries and leaves in every cupboard and basket I can find. Chunky knit throw blankets come out for chilly nights, and Yankee Candles are just plain a …
It’s that time of year. We began our homeschool year this week and as I evaluate where each child is, the old tendency to compare surprises my heart yet again. Comparison is always a cruel tormentor: Maybe we should have done that curriculum all along. …
I’m sure you’ve all heard it by now. The word “intentional.” I’ve really grown to hate it. We’re told we need to be intentional in our parenting, in our ministry, and in everything else under the sun. Problem is, intentions are just that. Intentions without …
Years ago, I bought a helpful pamphlet entitled, “Your Reactions Are Showing.” At the time I was dealing with some anger issues that I was trying to “kill/mortify” from my life. My children’s behavior “made” me angry—or so I thought. The truth is, I was …
Rushing through life is not a good game plan. I know because parts of my life have been defined by trying to keep up and they are now just a blur. As a counterbalance, I think our minds rebel against the rush by making us …
Today I have a refreshing summer recipe for you! If you’ve ever been to the North End in Boston, you’ve most likely tasted Polcari’s lemon ice. When the weather’s hot, Polcari’s hundred-year-old barrel of lemon ice appears on the corner of their family owned store. For around $2 you …
Need a few ideas for building family memories and strengthening heartstrings? Here are a few of our favorite ways: 1. Plan a media fast. You’ll be amazed how many distractions this eliminates. 2. Plan to read and learn. Read a book aloud, or for parents …