Goodbye to Summer: Watermelon Lemonade Slushies Recipe
Nostalgic, yes. Happy? Not for me. The summer always seems to go by too fast. There are so many things I wanted to do, but didn’t get to. Still, the weather doesn’t have the same sentiments. The fall...
View Article6 Ways for Homeschooling Moms to Strengthen their Marriages
Homeschooling is such a blessing! Moms who are homeschooling their kids love the freedom that we have to educate our children in whatever way will work best for them. We appreciate all of the extra...
View ArticleFall Snacks and Moms Library #157
Fall is right around the corner! Here are some fall snacks to get you excited for the harvest season! Welcome to Mom’s Library This post is filled with parenting tips, activities for young children,...
View ArticleThe Art of Playing House
I try to avoid Facebook discussions containing the following verbiage: “Ask me to get a sonogram before an abortion, and I’ll shoot you in the crotch …” Politically charged junkies like me, however,...
View Article$5 Dinner: BBQ Pork Smothered Mashed Potatoes
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell’s Soup Company . All opinions are 100% mine. If you want a hearty meal that costs just $5, you HAVE to try BBQ Pork Smothered Mashed...
View ArticleThe Mother I Dreamed I Would Be
Growing up all I ever wanted to be was a mother. I didn’t have any lofty career goals or plans after high school. I just wanted to be a mom. I am blessed to have a mother that loves every part of her...
View ArticleThe Mother I Never Wanted To Be
I never dreamed I would be the mother that desperately needed patience, a less hectic schedule, a quiet spirit or compassionate heart. I never thought I would become the mother I never wanted to be....
View Article$5 Dinner: Mini Chicken Bacon Pot Pies
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell’s Soup Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My family loves pot pie, but it can be a lot of work to make. Chopping all those...
View ArticleEdible Gifts: Homemade Apple Butter
Are you making a trip to the apple orchard this season? Maybe you took advantage of a great price on apples at the store. I know I did! I’m ecstatic because last year my dear friend Michele taught me...
View ArticleHealthier Pumpkin Donut Recipe with Greek Yogurt
These pumpkin donuts are our favorite thing to have for breakfast anytime, but especially during the fall season. It smells up the house like pumpkin pie, plus the crisp outside and warm middles make...
View Article6 Reasons Your Son’s Noises are Driving You Nuts!
Do your son’s noises drive you nuts?!? I’m one of those people who can be sitting in church listening to the sermon… when a child behind me starts clicking his pen in and out. I can no longer...
View ArticleWhat to Cook When Your Oven Breaks
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell Soup Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My oven broke! First, everything was out the stove and oven. I went a day without it and...
View ArticleA Mother Not a Friend
There are days that are filled with snuggles, hugs, kisses, smiles and laughter. My little blessings are the sunshine to my days and I love being a mom. It’s all I ever wanted to be. Then there are...
View ArticleTop 10 Adventure Gifts for Boys!
Boys love adventure, the great outdoors and challenging physical activities. What kind of gifts can you get them that will help them explore their active world? Here are 10 adventure gifts that they...
View Article12 Books of Christmas For Kids Gift List!
Have you seen that simple gift guide to help you shop for the kids in your life? It goes like this, “Something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to READ!” That makes it a...
View Article25 Days of Christmas Activities Advent Calendar
Get ready for some fun, quality memories this Christmas season! Here are 25 low-cost ideas to try and experience this Christmas. Christmas Activities Advent Calendar Have a coloring contest. Make hot...
View ArticleCreate the Good: 25 Acts of Kindness
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Create the Good for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Every day, we hear about ordinary people giving back in extraordinary ways – from building...
View ArticleA Mother’s Guide to Slowing Down This Christmas Season
A mother’s work is never done, at anytime throughout the year. During the Christmas season, the list of jobs that a mother needs to accomplish each day seems to increase in unbelievable ways! From...
View ArticleFun New Tradition – The Christmas Trap
It’s become legend in our family; that Christmas in the early 1960’s when our beloved Christmas Trap was born. It may have started a bit by accident, but as with all traditions, it is now carried on...
View ArticleAre You Ignoring this Important Person?
Moms who homeschool are busy people. We have to make sure that each of our children are learning. We need to be students of our children so that we can meet them where they are at. We need to make...
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