Honesty is the best Policy
Hey, guys. I just wanted to let you know that I'm taking a brief hiatus. And it's not even a full hiatus. I'll still be posting a few things here…
Happy Birthday, Hubs!
Today is Hubs' birthday! :))) I won't announce how old he is, but I will say that he is older than I am! I love you, Hubs! Check out what all you…
It’s Our Anniversary Today!
It's our anniversary today! We are celebrating as a family in Gatlinburg, TN. We're having a blast! It's hard to believe though, that Hubs and I have now…
TeenSafe: 2016 List of Blacklisted Apps for Teens | See which apps should NOT be on their devices
With teens spending more and more time on their mobile phones, every parent should know about the new trends in mobile apps that pose serious dangers and many times go…
Happy New Year! What are your goals for 2016?
Happy New Year! Happy New Year to my wonderful blog readers! I hope you had fun last night - whether your idea of fun was staying up all night or…
Teaching Children to Memorize Scripture | Even a Toddler Can Start Learning
You have no idea how long this post has been in the making. It's been a really long time. And when I planned it, I had no idea I…
Operation Christmas Child: Our 2015 Shoe Boxes went to…..
On Christmas morning after all the presents had been unwrapped, opened, and assembled, I collapsed on the couch (we had been up since 5:30am!) and I checked my email on…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Remember to Count your Blessings today! If you are reading this on a phone, tablet or computer you are more blessed than most! Wishing you and yours a…
The Reason for the Season | The Christmas Story Read by a 7 year old
In case you needed a reminder of what today is all about. Here is a portion of Bug reading the Christmas story to the family on Christmas Eve. Enjoy! Merry…
Sometimes I Just Have to Take Care of Me
That picture is of me and Bug today. We love going to the local Chinese buffet after church for lunch and selfies. So, I know the posts on the blog…
Posted inAll Simply Earth Oils
Fight Off Germs Naturally with Essential Oils | Germ Defense Roller Bottle Recipe
I have switched out all my Young Living Oils for Simply Earth Oils. I can still make my Germ Defense Roll On - but now at a greater savings and…
Our New Morning Routine – Off the Map Devotions (+ $25 Family Christian GC Giveaway!)
This summer, we started something that was very important to me to start - morning devotions over breakfast. This was met with a little resistance as Bug was used to…
Posted inAll Homeschooling kids
Kids in the Kitchen – 4 Reasons Why it’s a GOOD Thing
First off, can I say, that boy in that picture right there gets cuter every day. Oh my goodness. Okay, enough sidebar. Kids in the Kitchen: 4 Reasons why it's…
Motivate Your Child Action Plan Book Review #HeartParenting
You don't have to look far to see examples of bad parenting. My Facebook feed is usually full of news stories of parents who have harmed or killed their children.…
Posted inAbout Me
It’s Our Anniversary Today! A Whole Decade has gone by….
It's our anniversary today! FOURTEEN years ago today I met a boy who changed my world. and TEN years ago today, I said, "I do". And he did too. Happy…
Posted inA Day in my Life All Homeschooling
Why Do I Homeschool? My Reasons for Choosing Home Education
I had a post on my reasons for choosing homeschool. I spent hours last summer working on it. I pinned it on Pinterest. I linked to from my main…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Happy New Year to my wonderful blog readers! I hope you had fun last night - whether your idea of fun was staying up all night or…
Posted inAbout Me All Christmas Shopping
My Son Wants This for Christmas… Would you buy it for yours?
Let me start out by saying my little guy is as rough and tumble as little boys come. Trucks, trains, dirt, we're all about it. Soccer, karate, and jumping off…
Posted inAbout Me thanksgiving
Is there really anything wrong with shopping on Thanksgiving?
Is there really anything wrong with shopping on Thanksgiving? Ok, throw some ice water on yourself before you read this post so you don't overheat because I know it's a…
How Do I Honor God With My Blog?
I saw a message on a picture pop up on my news feed a while back and I saved it. And I've read it quite a few times since then.…