WHAT TO DO WHEN HOMESCHOOLING BECOMES HARD
The thrill of the beginning of a new school year has died down. The fresh curriculum is becoming worn through and you’ve already been replacing pencils and markers. You may have started thinking to yourself, “Wait, what? I’m going to be doing this the WHOLE school year? This.is.hard!” You’ve got laundry, errands, dinner…
THE HONEST TRUTH ABOUT PERFECTION IN MOTHERHOOD
We live in a college town with many young families, many well established homes, and many students from all over the world. Our kitchen window faces out onto a main road and throughout the day I see all sorts of people walking by. Older couples enjoying their daily walks, groups of university students…
FEASTING ON THE WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST
We all love food and eating and if you don’t I’m sorry but you are crrraaaaazzzzyyyy. There is nothing like craving a certain dish, making it, and then enjoying it. Especially with those that you love. You know the flavor, the comfort, and that deep satisfying feeling that you have in your soul….
HOW TO CREATE A HOME OF LOVE AS A PARENT
Those that know me, know I love love. So much so I had my van’s license plate at one point be luv2luv. I’m all about the Hallmark channel, squeezing my children’s cheeks off, and being affectionate. I believe love heals, communicates, and simply brings joy. We are meant to feel adored and to…
YOUR WORTH AS A DAUGHTER OF GOD
The last year and half I’ve changed the way I study my scriptures. You can get all the details from this podcast Come Follow Me For Us (love this woman and everything that comes out of her mouth, so much!) on the process of my scripture study. One of the things I think…
YOUR MOTHERLY HEART
Happy Mother’s Day mamas! I hope you were able to sleep in, wake to a clean home, and a bunch of wet kisses. Or maybe you were up early for work, the house looks like a bomb went off, and your teens refuse to give you some love. Whatever your day looks like,…
THE GOOD THAT COMES FROM SIN
Sin. Ugh. We all do it. Everrrryday, yet we don’t really talk about it. I mean I get it, who wants to answer when someone asks how you are doing with, “I’m doing okay. There is this sin I’m really struggling with. A lot actually and I feel lonely and defeated at times,…
EVA TURNS 5!
My sweet baby girl turned 5. When my other three turned 5 it was such a big deal to me, but she has seemed like a 5 year old to me for a long time. She is such a kindhearted little thing. She loves her siblings and hardly ever wants to play by…
HOW TO HAVE YOUR LOVE FOR CHRIST GROW DAILY
During Easter dinner we asked our children what they love about Christ. Munka # 3: “That He died for us.” Munka #5: “I love to give Jesus hugs and kisses.” Munka #4: “That He is so kind and helps people.” Munka #1: “That I’m alive and can live again.” Munka #2: “That I…
PANDEMIC SCHOOLING IS NOT HOMESCHOOLING
It is day 173 of social distancing. I’m just kidding, I have no idea but I do think it’s Thursday. I’ve been talking to mom friends and seeing funny tweets about what a nightmare homeschooling is and wondering why we homeschooling parents would ever wish this upon ourselves. That leads me to wanting…
HOW MY LOVE FOR CHRIST BEGAN
I feel so intimidated by this. Sharing my love for Christ and our Heavenly Father. Not because I’m embarrassed or ashamed, quite the opposite really. But opening your heart about something that is so dear to you can seem a bit overwhelming. I’ve always know God was real. Always. I see it as…
HOW TO START HOMESCHOOLING FOR THE WORRIED BEGINNER
You’ve decided to homeschool! Are you terrified? Excited? Overwhelmed? Welcome to the club, my friend! I don’t think I’ve met one homeschooling parent who didn’t feel this way at the beginning of their journey. So, take a deep breathe. This is going to be an amazing ride. Here are some of my tips…
ADVICE A HOMESCHOOLING MOM OF 6 WANTS EVERYONE TO KNOW DURING A PANDEMIC
We had just come off spring break the day I really felt concern about COVID-19. My house was full of sand, our bodies were covered in new tan lines, and I was wondering when the pile of towels created offspring. We immediately began prepping (ordered more toilet paper, hello, so many bums to…
MY BIG SURPRISE ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!
Every year, when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around I think back to the greatest surprise of my life.. Paul and I dated for less than a month when I knew I wanted to marry him. He was like a piece of a puzzle that completed me even though I didn’t realize something was missing….
Our New Favorite Place
We ventured out this week in hopes to find a new park or something of the like. I randomly drove around our area and hit the jackpot! This has become our new favorite place. Checking it all out. So happy to have each other. that tongue ^^ always sticking out. I can’t…
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Some of my favorite memories as a child was going to the theater on field trips. The bus drive there was filled with excitement and entering the huge building made me feel pretty special. When I saw the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte was doing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz I quickly bought tickets and knew…
Hope at First Sight
A friend recently asked how Paul and I met. Whenever I get asked this, I find myself with a grin forming on my face and flashbacks of that memorable day in 2008. I had just showed up to my YSA ward (church for single adults) and was handed the sacrament program. Our ward was…
When You Just Need To Write
I feel like time is going by so quickly and I have nothing to show for what has come and gone. Moves have happened, friends have been made and then kissed goodbye and babies have been welcomed into our family. I have pictures unorganized and no words written down. So, starting now, this is my…