Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
If you read the title of this post and secretly sighed to yourself wishing that you could see the joy again in motherhood, then you're supposed to be here today. If you feel you've lost the joy you once knew as a young, vibrant mother whose days were filled with new, exciting exploration getting to know your little ones, you're not alone. At some point, maybe you've felt like you've … [Read more...]
I've been keeping a little secret, and it's time to just say it. No, we're not expecting our ninth son. It's been on my life achievement list for quite some time to run a marathon. I point out the parallels of running a marathon and motherhood here all the time, and the time has come to actually train for the real-life running event. I've put it off long enough and have run out of … [Read more...]
As moms, it's so easy to suddenly feel weighted down by the pressures of motherhood. It can happen fast, and some days, we can find ourselves feeling down, and wondering how we are going to keep going. I've been a mother for almost 16 years now, and time and experience have taught me that there are a few key things to remember on those hard days. I shared 7 Tips to Help Moms Survive Hard … [Read more...]
For 6 days only, more than 75 widely-known bloggers and authors in the homemaking sphere have joined together to offer 97 of their most popular eBooks and eCourses, valued at just over $600, for the incredibly low price of $29.97! More than anything, our goal for this sale was for it to be, well… ultimate! We firmly believe that you will not find a more comprehensive collection of homemaking … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale starts bright and early tomorrow morning, April 29! Here's how a mom of 8 boys attempts to capture a few words on camera about a huge event like this. Laugh with me? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaPvhPsgYk The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle Sale 97 eBooks and eCourses, $29.97 PLUS $140 worth of free products! April 29 - May 4 Who's … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer, Candace Sabo Today was a long, hard day. There is much work to be done here among the natives. Each day brings a little progress, but then some days, it feels like we're getting nowhere. I'm tired. And I'm trying not to grow weary in doing good. But the long, laborious days remind me that I can do none of this in my own strength. Things are messy here, and … [Read more...]
The news lately has been less than bearable. Some days I just can't watch or listen. I haven't been able to form thoughts around recent events, much less words with which to express my grief for the pain people are enduring. It makes my heart sick. It makes me ask. Does God really love? It seems to be a question on the lips of many. Including me. Yeah, I'm a Christian. I've … [Read more...]
So much to do, so many piles to conquer, and I'm left, as usual, trying to keep in perspective what matters most. It's been a hard day, as many Tuesdays are around our house. I actually heard myself say today, "If that Bible movie is lost, I'm going to be really mad." Really? I no sooner had the words out of my mouth before I was convicted. I'm certain of a few truths in this life, … [Read more...]
You push the laundry room door open as wide as it can go while stepping over the mound to reach the machines. "Don't come in here," you tell your little ones, but they follow you into the room, climbing onto the pile behind you. With arms loaded down with hot, clean clothes from the dryer, you turn around to find you're trapped in the laundry room with a toddler and a preschooler who've shut … [Read more...]
I was almost completely absent from this blog last week. Well, with the minor exceptions of the delicious plum jam and gluten-free chocolate chip cookie pie recipes that I shared. You may realize by now that I can often share recipes because, after all, I do cook every day, and also because they're fun for me and require little to no deep thinking. Making Home a Haven Has to Be a … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom to EIGHT BOYS, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood.
It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
