Finding community can be hard. Don't get me wrong, there are instances where we fall into it almost effortlessly. We see the same people at work, or at church, and we start to form friendships. We go through the same checkout line at the grocery store, and we get to know the cashier. But sometimes, it's a little bit harder. We have to put forth a little bit of effort. image credit My kids are better at this than I am. They'll talk to whoever is in front of us in the checkout line. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Staying Home With Your Kids Is Worth It
My last official day of work was March 25, 2011, just 3 days before my second child was born. By then my back and my feet were killing me, and I was mostly just looking forward to being able to sit down for more than a few minutes of the day. I didn't really know what staying home with my kids would look like, or how much I would love it. And while I'll be the first to admit that the transition from working to being at home was a little bumpy, now I'm thriving in my role as a stay-at-home … [Read more...]
Day In The Life Of Our Homeschool: 2018
For those who are hopping over from the Simple Homeschool linkup, welcome! We are a family of seven. My husband Jesse is a pastor in northern Oregon, and I stay home with the kids and write here. Jonah is 8, Matthew, is 6, Hannah is 4, Elizabeth is 3, and Sarah is not quite 2 months old. Our days are rarely all the same, but we do have a rhythm of sorts that we follow most of the time. Here's how this particular Monday a few weeks ago went. 6:30ish. I wake up because the baby … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Treats
Valentine's Day is almost here! We don't do a whole lot of celebrating, other than handing out cards to family and friends, but I also like to pick a yummy treat to make on the actual holiday. And there are lots of ideas to choose from, but not all of them are gluten free, and not all of the gluten free ones have simple ingredients. Luckily for you, I went on a hunt for simple, gluten free Valentine's Day treats. Here's what I found. image from The Pretty Bee Cookies … [Read more...]
What’s Saving My Life Right Now: 2018
This is a fun little linkup hosted by Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy. It's always a good idea to think about the good things in our lives, even if they're small. Here's my current list, mostly newborn-centered because that's my life right now. Drinking coffee out of an actual mug. Yes, travel mugs keep me from having to reheat my coffee for the billionth time, but there's something about sipping from an actual mug that just makes me happy. And when I do actually get to drink most of a … [Read more...]
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