Monday, 20 December 2021 / Published in * Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: What Are Your Family’s Christmas Traditions, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   Enjoy this season. Stop and look at the lights. Drive through the city or town if you can at night with your family and just make it a point to slow down and take it all in. It’s so pretty right now. Really. Slow down. It will all get done. It
Monday, 06 December 2021 / Published in * Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Are You Gearing Up for Christmas, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   Kids love to give gifts and make something special for those they love. Sometimes as adults, we forget how special creating gifts can be (and budget friendly–grin!).  Whether you feel like you’re “crafty” or not, you’ll find some great ideas here: -The Old Schoolhouse® holiday supplements here and here -Pinterest for The
Monday, 22 November 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Are You Thankful, Mama?

  Hey Mama, It’s that time of year—so first of all, Happy Thanksgiving! Have you found the best deal on turkey and thought through your “gobble day” feast? We have. But in the midst of good food, lots of family, and a household of chatter, try to remember the real reason for this season, a
Monday, 08 November 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * High School, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Time for Everything, Mama

  Hey Mama,   I don’t know about you, but this could be a common lament at my house: “Help! I ran out of time to do everything I planned!” In my zoo (otherwise known as a family–grin), that’s a common problem. I can make all kinds of plans, but real life all too often
Monday, 11 October 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: One Day at a Time, Mama

  Hey Mama,   One . . . day . . . at . . . a . . . time God doesn’t want us to handle the drama of a week, a month, or a year—just ONE day! He knows we are busy trying to maintain the “normal” of life (ha!) and wants us
Monday, 04 October 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Are You a Joyful Teacher or Parent Under Pressure, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   Ever feel like a jar of jam? Under so much pressure, but it’s all bottled up! Instead of “bursting,” take heart. You can do this. You ARE that joyful, loving Mama your littles adore. The one they run to when they have a boo-boo, or in the case of your older
Monday, 20 September 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let Us Not Be Weary, Mama

  Hey Mama,   When they’re still small, it’s hard to believe our littles will ever get big—but my, how time flies! Before we know it, they’re in high school looking at electives and prepping for college—and we think, “What am I doing? I don’t know anything about teaching (or for that matter learning) a
Monday, 13 September 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Devotional Door, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, We Are Dust

  Hey Mama,   God’s Word teaches us that we are weak in nature. Our frame is dust. But out of His kindness and understanding, He recognizes our frailties. Still, He has given us His Word. We are responsible to read it, to apply it, to pick up our cross and follow Him, to strive
Monday, 23 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Just Breathe, Mama

  Hey Mama,   This is the day that the Lord has made! You are still breathing, and that’s a good thing. 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.
Monday, 09 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Perseverance or Public School, Mama

  Hey Mama,   What does homeschooling mean to you? Are you doing it because it’s a current popular trend and super convenient during this pandemic? Maybe you travel a lot or your kids have special needs. Were your children being bullied in public school, and you thought this would be the solution? So maybe
Monday, 02 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * High School, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Not Forget About History, Mama

  Hey Mama,   In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child (or even a grandchild). People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house or in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life
Monday, 28 June 2021 / Published in * Faith and Family, * New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Economics Are More Important Than You Think, Mama

  Hey Mama, Today, you may have awakened with a sense of dread. All too common, especially these last few weeks, right? The enemy is ever-ready and alert, poised to steal our joy, interrupt our thoughts (or prayers), and get our minds off Christ. That old Devil’s primary job is to lie—to make things seem