Mother’s make the world go round; they really do! In so many facets of daily life, moms are the outlet that God uses to show nurture, compassion, and presence to children, both young and old. Once a mother, always a mother! Though I am probably considered a young mom, I’ve been granted the opportunity to… [Continue Reading]
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Saving Money with Groupon Coupons
With eight kids in the house, having a budget is 100% necessary. Between summer vacation, camps, activities, food, school supplies, family outings and more, life can get pretty expensive. Managing our finances has been one of the hardest struggles after adding on seven kids in five years. (That and laundry!) Thankfully I’ve found some things… [Continue Reading]
How to Balance Growing Your Dreams While Tending Your Kids
Dreams Do you have dreams and talents that you’d like to see develop? Have you always wanted to write a book, or host radio show, or run your own business but you are waiting until “after”? After the kids start school. After the youngest graduates. After life slows down. Dreams fulfilled all start with seeds,… [Continue Reading]
4 Ways to Make Time for What Really Matters
You’re always on the go. Scrambling to find enough minutes in the day for everything you need to accomplish. When you’re feeling maxed out, it’s hard to live intentionally and set aside time for God. How do you make time for what matters most? I remember one Sunday I had a dilemma that taught me the importance… [Continue Reading]
Simple Ways to Fill Your Home with Love
Let’s talk about how we can have a lifegiving home. Be encouraged by these simple ways to fill your home with love… As a homeschooling mom, I’ve had kids at home for 30+ years. This means noisy days, busy days, and these-kids-are-giving-me-a-headache days. With our adopted little ones I’m looking at another 8 years… [Continue Reading]
7 Tips for Living on $7 a Day {by Darren Terpstra}
On October 1st of 2015 I started living on $7 a day, challenging myself to do it for a year (see rules and exceptions here). I’m doing this because I want to show people how much good each and every one of us can do with just a little bit of self-sacrifice. (I’m video blogging… [Continue Reading]
Must-Try Recipe: Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie
With the holidays coming up, you can never have enough pie recipes on hand. One of my new favorites is the old-fashioned buttermilk pie recipe from Made With Love! Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie 4 eggs 1 cup of sugar 3 tablespoons of flour 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla… [Continue Reading]
4 Thoughts that Will Transform Your Schedule
4 Thoughts that Will Transform Your Schedule I wrote the book Balanced, yet I love how God is able to use my own words to help and inspire myself! As I’ve written blogs based on the book, it’s given me a chance to rethink some of the concepts. Every season of life is different, and… [Continue Reading]
How to Find Time to Clean in the Random Moments of Your Day
How to Find Time to Clean in the Random Moments of Your Day I don’t have hours a day to clean . . . although since I have a college-aged son, a husband, a grandma, and three kids six-years-old and under at home, I wish I did! Take advantage of the random moments in… [Continue Reading]
5 Ways to Breathe God-Messages
5 Ways to Breathe God-Messages Where do you go for inspiration? Sometimes I sit down with my journal. Other times I take a walk or take a bath. Today I found inspiration from Facebook and hymns. Honestly! Facebook is always interesting, but when I read through my feed today I noticed a few things: Death, loss,… [Continue Reading]
7 Ways to Know God’s Call
7 Ways to Know God’s Call There is a myth today that says we must get our life organized and in order before we follow God’s call. Our kids must have adequate time with us. Our debt must be paid down. Our days must have space … and peace. After all, how can we… [Continue Reading]