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Monday, 04 January 2021 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Let’s Plan a Fresh Start in Our Homeschool

  I really need a fresh start, which is why planning for the new school year brings great refreshment, and it comes right when I feel like I need to just scrap everything and start over! Anyone else feel that way? Some of you plan years in advance what you will be studying and the
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Thursday, 31 December 2020 / Published in - Holidays, Articles, Blog

Life in the Margins

  Life can feel hectic, especially this time of the year. With the Christmas season winding to a close and New Year’s around the corner, it’s the time of year we think about change. What are we going to add to our lives to make it better? A new diet, a new exercise program? Better
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Wednesday, 30 December 2020 / Published in - Character Development, - Christian Upbringing, - Ministry, Articles, Blog

Less Academics, More Ministry

  Now that my nine children are grown, I often hear remarks from friends complimenting my adult children’s servant-heartedness.  I love that, and as I reflect back to the many years I homeschooled my children, I realize that a large part of why they are that way today is probably due to the many community
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 / Published in - Family, - Holidays, Articles, Blog

The Importance of Family Traditions

  Even though my childhood was not idyllic, there are many parts for which I am extremely grateful. One is the way my mother used traditions to make events special for her children. Each Christmas, she would give each of us a pair of pajamas as a gift. Many years, she spent countless hours sewing
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Monday, 28 December 2020 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Learn from the Birds, Mama

  What will come our way in 2021? Will it be moving, illness, death, pregnancy—you name it—life will change this coming year. How do we prepare for the unknown? Are we ready for change? Usually, I am not. However, I have found that if I stay close to the Lord and live each day fully
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Wednesday, 23 December 2020 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, Articles, Blog

Peace in the Chaos This Christmas

  I don’t know about any of you, but quite honestly, my life is pretty chaotic right now. I have 4 kids ages 9, 7, almost 4, and almost 2. They are…BUSY! I mean like can I get a break to go to the bathroom busy, and sometimes it just gets plain overwhelming! Anybody else
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 / Published in - Coping With Chaos, Articles, Blog

3 Tips for Peaceful Homeschooling This Holiday Season

  Are you a little nervous about homeschooling plans for the remainder of this pandemic year? I completely understand how you feel, Mama! Regardless of how long you’ve been homeschooling, you’ve probably noticed that learning doesn’t stop when the holidays arrive. If you’re lacking peace and joy in this season of life, let me share
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Monday, 21 December 2020 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, - Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Rest in His Love and Care, Mama

  Hey Mama, Christmas is almost here—can you believe it? And then it will be over. And then . . . life resumes. We’ll start prepping and rushing all over again, knowing us. But don’t fret over that today, Mama. Today, *this day,* focus on spending the next five days with your littles, your love,