I remember when I hit middle school age my mom began a subscription for me to, at the time, a popular Christian girl’s magazine. I looked forward to that new issue that would show up in our mailbox each month. It was also something my parents felt they could trust because it came from a Christian publisher. […]
Spelt: A Wheat Alternative Review and GIVEAWAY! {Ends 9/28/15)
We are not a gluten free family, but when I heard about Nature’s Legacy Spelt foods I was intrigued. I had heard of spelt but honestly had no idea what it was. I have also had poor experiences in the past with alternatives to wheat and gluten free foods tasting less than appetizing, but I […]
Our Family Vacation: A Series on Twin Cities Family Fun
Imagine this… You take a step through wide glass double doors into a bright white foyer with a sitting area on the left and to your right you are greeted with a smile and your room keys. Walking into the large center court you find sounds of the ocean surrounding you as water cascades down two fountains mimicking a […]
Richard Scarry’s Busytown: Eye Found It! Board Game Review
We are always looking for new board games. Our children love them. We love them. It is a quick way to invest in a little family time at home without having to pay big bucks. Of course there are a few classics that we enjoy like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders, but I want to […]
Our Favorite Family Games and a Giveaway! {Ends 8/31/15}
We love playing games with our children. It makes for a fun family night AWAY from the television. Games help you to interact with your children. They provide learning opportunities as well as memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend setting aside a regular family game night with your children, if not weekly, […]
The Well Planned Day Planner Review and Giveaway {Ends 8/23/2015}
The Want-to-Be Organized, Unorganized Mom I am that mom that rebels against anything labeled for organization. Is this healthy? No, probably not, but the truth of the matter remains the same, I am a major procrastinator and in the past planners just have not worked for me. I can have all the right intentions but I […]
8 Encouraging Summer Reads for Moms
An Embarrassing Confession I need to humbly admit that I have not read an entire book in probably a couple of years. With 4 moves and 2 new babies, life has just been busy and most days I feel like I am just getting by. I have many aspirations. I would love to exercise more […]
Healing and Hiding Diastisis Recti After Baby
Do you have a mummy tummy and just have no idea what to do with it? It was not until my fourth baby that I realized I had developed a very warped abdomen after giving birth. It wasn’t that I was just out of shape or had a jelly belly. My stomach felt oddly lumpy and […]
SAVE on the NEW Sound Words for Kids
I am SO excited about this new unit study on the Westminster Catechism from Proverbial Homemaker! I have written in the past about our use of catechisms for family devotions and how helpful they have been to teach our children deeper doctrinal truths in a way that they can understand. Sound Words for Kids does […]
Top Homeschool Curriculum Picks: Tapestry of Grace Primer
Finding the Right Curriculum I am one of those homeschool moms that obsesses over whether or not she picked the right curriculum. I am always asking myself these four questions when I look for a new curriculum: Does this curriculum align spiritually with what we are teaching our children? Is this curriculum something I can […]