mother's day
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 / Published in - Family, - Finding Joy, - Holidays, Articles, Blog

Why Mother’s Day Matters

  Dear Mom, back on the 13th of this month the US celebrated Mother’s Day. Maybe you woke up to a breakfast of peanut butter toast and orange juice prepared by your child. Or maybe you received a hand-made card with scribbles on it from your toddler. Maybe, just maybe, you were a little disappointed
Hey Mama
Monday, 14 May 2018 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, - Coping With Chaos, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Time to Lighten Your Workload

  Hey Mama, You have too much on your plate. That’s why all this chaos continues. Good news is you are in control to make some smart changes. Get with the hubby and kids – remove some of this extra stuff and lighten your load. Most of the time, we take on more than we
purpose of a mother
Sunday, 13 May 2018 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, - Family, - Finding Joy, - Holidays, Articles, Blog

Happy Mother’s Day

  This was a day in my life near Mother’s Day just a few years back: I have a splitting headache yet I have three sick children to care for. I have a child who is not cooperating that I have to deal with. I have a toddler who wants me to play baseball and
Hey Mama
Monday, 07 May 2018 / Published in - Faith, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: God Has Prepared for You a Future

  Hey Mama, Do you want to know what the Lord sees that we do not (yet)? He sees the big picture. He sees the reason behind what feels like sheer madness. He sees the reward which comes after the injustices. He sees the growth amidst the pain—and He sees the light around the next
Hey Mama
Monday, 30 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Children Who Need You And Friends Who Love You

  Hey Mama, This is the day that the Lord has made! You are still breathing. Your children are healthy and whole. They ate today. Your lights are still on, and as of this minute. there is gas in your car! There will be dinner on the table tonight. You have friends who love you,
positives and negatives of homeschooling
Wednesday, 25 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog

The Positives and Negatives of Homeschooling

  As a homeschooling parent I have many days where homeschooling is a joyous experience, but then there are those days, that I look at myself in the mirror and just have to ask, “What are you thinking woman?” I am sure you all have been there. On the good days, I feel like I
Hey Mama
Monday, 23 April 2018 / Published in - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: These Trials Will Make You Strong

  Hey Mama, Tears are not always a bad thing. I know you’ve had your fair share lately. Did you know the Lord your God notices? He uses these times to bring you closer to Him. “My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all day long, ‘Where is
struggle
Friday, 20 April 2018 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, - Finding Joy, Articles, Blog

Purpose in the Pain

  I think every homeschool parent hesitates—at least in the beginning—to share their children’s academic difficulties for fear of being judged and told they should quit. Of course, we want our kids to do well for their own sake, but when a parent invests so much of themselves into this adventure and lifestyle, we can