How are you holding up? Most homeschoolers know how to be home a lot, but also have freedom to run errands, go to friends’ homes, participate in outside activities. From my perspective, the shelter-in and lock-downs affect all groups, incluing homeschoolers. How do you adjust to your new normal? One of the best pieces of… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Moms
Hope in Jesus … How NOT to Worry
In the midst of our current {unknown} situation, four ideas come to mind. Hope. Grace. Press In. Don’t Worry. Over the next few days, I’ll share how God is using those words to keep me calm. To give me peace. To keep my eyes on Jesus. I am grateful for so many things, but the… Continue Reading
Football + Moms: Busy Mom’s Game Plan
It’s that time again … Super Bowl Sunday and everyone is excited about the big game. Or, at least the party to watch the big game. Our Life Group meets this afternoon and will watch the Super Bowl afterwards. Even if you’re not into football, this Game Plan is for you if you’re a mom…. Continue Reading
Do You Need Miracles from God in 2020?
Happy New Year! As I begin a new year & a new decade, I believe we will see miracles from God in 2020. Let me share what happened this morning & why I believe we will have miracles this coming year. Before I started praying this morning, I noticed a WhatsApp message. For those of… Continue Reading
Joy at Christmas … Is it possible?
Merry Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year … time to have joy at Christmas. But is it possible? Today we celebrate Jesus’ birth. What more is there to give joy. But how do you have joy when you’re busy or overwhelmed … when life isn’t easy. Normally, I share family stories of… Continue Reading
Most Important Talk with Kids at Christmas
What is the most important talk you can have with your kids at Christmas? I’ve received many answers that include some of these: true reason for the season giving not always asking how to be charitable and not selfish to be grateful for what we receive. These are all important ideas to share with your… Continue Reading
How to Simplify Your Life
Last month, I asked homeschoolers their biggest challenge in homeschooling. Can you relate to these? Stress, anxiety, burnout (even before they started the school year) Need more time in the day Ovewhelmed with it all Being consistent with my kids, my home, my family Procrastination Too busy, too many activities How to plan and stick… Continue Reading
How to Organize Recipes as a Homeschool Mom & Recipe Binder Freebie
Do you have recipes in all sorts of places in hopes of being ready to cook for your family? Figuring out how to organize recipes can overwhelm you, especially as a homeschool mom. Homeschooling is tough enough, but add cooking three meals a day, and you can lose your mind trying to stay organize. So,… Continue Reading
Easy Family Meal Ideas for Homeschool Moms
When I was homeschooling, I planned a lot behind the scenes. Not only did I plan the kids weekly lessons, I always looked for easy, family meal ideas and other ways to keep our home going while I homeschooled. It can be a real balancing act for homeschool moms. Really, a balancing act for all… Continue Reading
Will You Join Me for this Challenge?
If you came over to my home, I’d want you to come to the back door … like all our good friends do. I’d welcome you and offer you something to drink. But, I’d be hoping you stayed downstairs during your visit. If you went upstairs, I’d be totally embarrassed. Sometimes my overnight guests or… Continue Reading