Survivor. The Amazing Race. A Spartan Run. These are TV shows and athletic events that help summarize what “lambing” is for our family. If you have known me for very long, you know that for a few weeks in the spring my life is consumed with this activity. Many of you may not have any …
I am in the process of taking inventory of all the tasks that need to get done around the house and devising a plan to spread the chores out amongst the family members. I am determined to figure out a way that I can actually be consistent at. I know no plan is perfect, but …
Creating a family chore plan that you can actually stick to! Read More »
I had no idea when I shared the importance of raising hard-working children last week, it would be such controversial topic! I thought everyone wished their children would help more around the house. I knew some people just didn’t take the time or effort to do it. I did not know some people …
Let me be the first to admit that I have often done more than my fair share of the chores while there have been perfectly capable children lying on my couch or goofing around in an unhelpful manner! It is my desire in writing these series of posts to come alongside you whether you already …
Raising Hard Working Kids: Putting an end to entitled kids one family at a time. Read More »
How has this quarantined lifestyle been affecting you? There are many days that go by, where it feels sort of like the new normal, and I feel accustomed to the change. Then there are days when it hits me just how different life is right now. I begin to think of the things were are …
A Motivational Challenge During This Quarantined Lifestyle Read More »
I’ve had people ask me how I do it all. I’m not sure what “all” they are referring to, because I definitely don’t do it all! I can show you many areas of my home and life where “all” is not done! I have, however, established some habits in my life over the course of …
My husband and I talked for several years about going somewhere warm in the winter. It sounded so lovely to escape the frozen tundra for a bit and just relax and unwind by a beach somewhere. Winters came and went with talk and wishful thinking of someday… I’m so thankful God allowed us to finally …