Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
Have you heard of Clever Container yet? They have some pretty cool home organization tools for just about any room in the house. From laundry to kitchen, to bedroom and bath, and even your car, Clever Container has gadgets to help you get your life more organized. Click here to view their 2012 catalog. Tracy at Clever Container Company is sponsoring a $50 product giveaway … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Lincoln is growing so fast and is such a delight! His latest accomplishments include smiling, cooing, laughing, finding his feet and reaching for toys! It's always amazing to me how quickly babies grow up! His smiles absolutely melt my heart! Landen got his first hair-cut this past … [Read more...]
Is the thought of deep-cleaning a joke to you because surface cleaning overwhelms you? My friend Dana from A Slob Comes Clean has written a wonderful e-book called 28 Days to Hope for Your Home. In this well-written, funny, AND practical guide, Dana, also known as "Nony the Slob", shows us how to transform our home from "don't-answer-the-door-just-pretend-we're-not-home" to a more orderly home … [Read more...]
I recently read that aluminum cookware is not even available for purchase in several countries. When I read that, I immediately questioned WHY it is available in the U.S. I mean, really? We've known that aluminum causes problems in the human body for a long time, but for some reason, we continue (myself included in the past) to use products that we know are harmful to our health. Did you … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Our oldest son is growing up so fast. Here is Nolan not even two years ago. I can hardly keep up with how quickly he is changing. This past Saturday, Nolan's braces went on. It was a joyful day for me (and him). It was a celebrated thing. You see, braces weren't something that I took for … [Read more...]
Our bodies are exposed to pollutants before we're even born. Many pollutants, like the ones in our air, are unavoidable. But there are many toxins that we can choose to avoid. Aluminum is one of those toxins. The scary truth about aluminum is that it is found in so many things in our world and it is toxic to our bodies, even in small amounts. From household products to vaccinations, aluminum … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 I know I've mentioned it on Facebook a couple of times, and now you're hearing about it yet again here, but that's just how excited I am! I've been wanting a grain mill for a very long time. As in, I first started looking around at them about ten years ago when we lived in California. Not wanting … [Read more...]
You've heard the warnings concerning BPA in plastics, and more specifically, how we should avoid wrapping our food in it. We talked about ways to cut down on plastic in the kitchen, and here are some healthier cool lunchbox solutions. Paper bags are great for on-the-go lunches, but what about wrapping sandwiches? And how about keeping the food cool/warm? There are healthier options out … [Read more...]
Most moms will admit that those first few weeks after giving birth are the most challenging, and as a mom of a newborn myself, in spite of the fact that he's our eighth, I am no exception. Due to new demands of caring for a tiny baby and trying to figure out how to keep our home and family balanced, all while trying to recover, we very quickly find ourselves sleep-deprived, hungry, feeling … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 It's 4:30 in the morning and I'm wide awake. I move in closer to my newborn who is nestled close to me in my bed and I breathe him in. I feel my heart tingle, skip a beat, maybe, in awe of this tiny person, so beautifully, so skillfully made. I whisper I love you, just soft enough for him to hear … [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 of 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!
