Many of you may know that October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. You may or may not be aware that October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. In honor of all the babies gone too soon and in support for their grieving family, October 15 is set aside for a day of […]
Winter is over, and it is time to get outside and visit a nearby park! The sunshine and fresh air are calling! *This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play. During the winter, we keep pretty busy. Between holiday functions and indoor soccer, we have a full plate, but it is all indoors. […]
That particular homeschool day did not start with tears or frustration. The math lesson itself started uneventfully. It was a normal day…until it wasn’t. That morning started with the cats nudging me awake to feed them (not because they were out of food…my husband had put out some hard food for them. They were wanting the […]
Forgive me for ranting for a moment! Quite frankly, this drives me crazy. It goes something like this… “I just got an awesome promotion. You reap what you sow!” “I just got a fancy new item! You reap what you sow!” “I made straight A’s! You reap what you sow!” “I was miraculously […]
The Widow of Zarephath A woman who died thousands of years before I was born is the reason I volunteer at church. Really! You can read all about her in 1 Kings chapter 17. I love her story. She resonates with me more than most of the people of the Bible. She is a […]
I mentioned in an earlier post that my New Year’s Resolution this year is to step out of my comfort zone more. In that post, I also gave some pretty good tips for writing a successful resolution or goal. If you missed that post, you can read it here. While I am very happy with that post, […]
I am actually sticking with the same resolution I made last year. I like it. It works for me. It is almost more of a mantra than a resolution which is helpful to me. After I share my resolution, I will share some tips to write a successful resolution. My resolution is: Step out […]
The best way to enjoy mashmallow Peeps is roasted over a fire. The sugar coating on the outside melts and then hardens into this wonderful crunchy shell. The marshmallow becomes gooey, melty goodness. If you haven’t tried it, you should!! Seriously! Affiliate links are included. I might make a small commission off of purchase through […]
I get it! I majored in Special Education. I have a heart for those among us who are differently abled. I understand the urge to defend those who may not be able to defend themselves (or may not have witnessed what you saw). I understand the desire to fight injustices. I know that some individuals […]
I just got this question from a reader. I started to answer in the comments, but my answer got away with me. I thought it was best to answer here. Is my homeschooler missing out? Home schooling has been something that has crossed mine and my husband’s mind, but do you feel like your child […]