Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
As if the countdown hadn't been on already, we're really on baby watch now. Last night I was awakened by very low, but very real contractions. I'm a light sleeper, I admit, so it doesn't take much to wake me up, but still....To be woken up with contractions is always a sign that good things are happening. I don't get too excited about contractions until they are very consistent and very … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 I can't believe another Thursday is here already! Wow - the weeks have been flying by lately! So much has been going on in our family as we make the final preparations for welcoming our next little bundle of joy. And I have so much to be grateful for this week that I don't even know where to … [Read more...]
I love this idea from Kate at Modern Alternative Mama! She's figured out how to make reusable swiffer mop pads! Say goodbye to spending money on unhealthy chemical floor cleaners and throwing away disposable mop pads. Click on over and read the complete tutorial on how to make your own mop pads in just 15 to 20 minutes! Do you have a green home make-over tip you'd like to share at The … [Read more...]
I have been so excited to start this series on keeping our children's hearts. Like many of you, I spend so much time talking about keeping the home, focusing on food, cleaning, home organization, laundry....on and on. All the while, the point of it all being that we're ultimately creating happy homes for our families. And while those things are so important, many times, I feel we forget … [Read more...]
by Guest Writer Amanda at Better Is Little Sometime last year our family watched the documentary Tapped, and while I knew that using plastic was not best, I didn’t really know why. I had heard not to put plastic in the microwave because it caused cancer, but had never really given much thought to it beyond that. So, why go plastic free? Stewardship As a Christian, it is important to us … [Read more...]
Before we begin our room-by-room make-over process of creating greener homes for our families, I want to start off by encouraging anyone who may be overwhelmed at the thought of the process as a whole. A few key things to remember before tackling this project: A greener home is about a different lifestyle, not a trend. The point of a green home is ultimately, a healthier home. Since it's … [Read more...]
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Yeah, I know, it probably sounds quirky to say that I'm thankful to be getting organization projects done, but it's true. Getting the boys' rooms, specifically, more in order is a blessing to me for a few reasons. For one, their rooms are just neater and cleaner now that we've been through every … [Read more...]
Oh how I dreaded to write this. Because most days, it's easier to just push the thoughts back. Away from the surface. Shhhhhh.....I don't have time to hurt right now, I say to myself. Things to do. Children to tend to. Errands to run. A baby is coming. A baby is coming. And she won't be here to see him. He will never know her. To read full article that I shared at Visionary Womanhood … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to introduce this new series to you that I hope you'll enjoy as much as I know I will! In this several month long series, we're going to cover everything from natural skin care to furniture polish! If you're looking to create a more natural, less toxic, greener home environment for you and your family, but don't know where to start, then this is the series for you! I hope … [Read more...]
As a homeschooling mom of seven, and now getting ready to meet our eighth son in a matter of days, I've never been busier in my life! With so much on my to-do list added to my already full schedule, I admit to having moments of brief panic in which I think to myself, "what if I don't get it all done before I go into labor?" or..."what if the boys' rooms look like THAT when the baby arrives!?!" … [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!
