The North American Culture is definitely one of “more than enough.” More than enough clothing. More than enough food. More than enough gadgets. More than enough toys. Yet, it seems like many of us still think we need or want more. We are always looking for the next thing. If you are an adult-It may… Read More
I used to LOVE making schedules. I made a lot of them in the first five years of being a mama. I will be honest, though, I never stuck with those schedules. If you’ve ever tried to make a schedule, you know that they tend to make life look like it will work really.… Read More
I am a stay-at-home mom, so there are obviously a lot of mundane moments in my daily life. Cooking meals, doing dishes, doing laundry, and so on means there are a lot of mundane moments. Being a mom means that it can be a struggle to feel like that nothing is ever really done in… Read More
* This is a guest post by my dear husband, Bernd. As I write this post, I am reflecting on how much I have learned, even in the last few years. It is quite conceivable that I am learning more now than I have ever learned before, even when I was in school. That may… Read More
My husband and I are definitely planners. We plan many areas of our lives. We value living life with intention. One of the most important ways to live life with intention involves spending time with our family. In the past, I have mentioned that we take the time to do a monthly planning session at… Read More
First, I am blessed to have a really great Dad. He worked hard so that my Mom could stay home with my siblings and I and homeschool us. He loved us and he taught us all the value of hard work. As a result, we are all hard workers. I think that is of great… Read More
*As I am writing this post, I want to make sure that no one thinks that my family doesn’t appreciate me or treat me kindly. My husband and children are wonderful to me! I am truly blessed. Mother’s Day is coming up in a few days. It’s a time to celebrate our mothers and a… Read More
We live in one of the most marketed-to cultures in all of history. Do you ever wonder how you can foster contentment in our children? It’s definitely not easy but my husband and I really believe in the importance of Fostering Contentment in our Children on a daily basis. For example, when my son Dilly… Read More