Privacy?

Privacy?

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I’ve heard over and over how people lose their privacy once they have children. Maybe it started in the delivery room, but it extends well beyond! I’ve swapped “I get no privacy” stories with many friends & they all seem to understand. They even have their own stories to share! I swear I can’t...

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I Am

I Am

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I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. -Psalm 139:14 (NIV) God made women special. We are the help meet. We strive to be the Proverbs 31 woman and all that entails. We are chauffeurs, cooks, nose wipers, homework helpers, teachers, maids, schedulers and...

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Teaching Foresight

Teaching Foresight

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When we teach our children life lessons, most of the time it’s usually lessons in hindsight. “See, if you would have placed your shoes where they go, you’d know where to find them now.” “Saying those things are hurtful. Remember the Golden Rule?” See what I mean? But we must not forget to...

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It’s Not Fair!

It’s Not Fair!

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When I had children, my view of the world changed. I’m constantly ‘doing’ for others, rarely thinking of myself. Part of that ‘doing’ is playing mediator. “It’s not fair!” is something that I hear most often. Whether it’s ‘so-n-so’ got more time on the video game...

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Special Needs Carnival

Special Needs Carnival

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Welcome to our Special Needs Homeschooling Carnival. Every Monday for 5 weeks we will publish a collaborative article brimming with tips, resources and advice to guide and encourage you in your special needs journey.  Anyone can submit! Sift through your archives for posts that you would like to share, old or new. Weekly...

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The Story of Our Adoption Part 2: Starting the process

The Story of Our Adoption Part 2: Starting the process

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Journey with Nikowa and her family as she shares with us her path through adoption. Since we initially wanted to have our own baby, that’s what our hearts were set on– having an infant. We also knew that we wanted a girl, since we already have 2 boys. So we researched the internet and found a local private agency...

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Learning to say “No”

Learning to say “No”

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Growing up as an only child, the pressure was always on me to answer “yes” to everything. After all, there was no one else to split the responsibilities or chores with. It was all me – all of the time. After years of saying “yes”, I’m now finding it hard to say “no”. Women by...

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The Story of Our Adoption Part 1: Why?

The Story of Our Adoption Part 1: Why?

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Adoption is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, just as in having a biological child. And each family is unique in choosing how they expand their family. Some may not have children at all. Some may only have one. Some may have a dozen. Generally people whom want to adopt, do so for a variety of reasons. fertility...

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When sacrifice hurts

When sacrifice hurts

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sac-ri-fice (noun): destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else; something given up or lost (the sacrifices made by parents) Sacrifices are a common occurrence in virtually every American household nowadays. Whether it’s sacrificing eating out in order to pay off debt or sacrificing your time to...

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6 Tips for Making a Homeschool Yearbook

6 Tips for Making a Homeschool Yearbook

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You can make your own yearbook! That’s right; you don’t need to be a member of a co-op or spend a whole lot of money. All it takes is a little planning and creativity. Here are a few tips that help me to create wonderful memories that they’ll cherish for a lifetime. Take pictures & take them often. Take...

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