One skill I am hoping to improve this year is taking pictures. I have always wanted to learn photography better but every time I think about it I tend to tell myself that it is just too complicated… and besides, there are tons of other things on my priority lists… But creativity is such a… {read more}
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10 Videos to Inspire Mom’s New Year
The new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the lessons we have learned and where we want to go in life. There are many lovely resolution lists going around (I loved this one) as well as ideas for choosing a “word of the year” (this was a lovely example). As part of the… {read more}
The Best of 2013
Wow can you believe it’s nearly the end of December?! As my last post of 2013, I thought it would be fun to list some of my most popular posts of the year. I have published 100 (this is #101!) in the past 7 months and it has been so fun to share with you… {read more}
5 Character Traits Kids Learn From Serving Others
As I have experimented with more regularly serving with my children, I have realized that it really can be quite simple and, even more importantly, the kids are learning so much from the experience. We have a family goal to offer one intentional act of kindness every week and when we have this in mind,… {read more}
Review: Affies4Kids Resources (Teach Children Positive Self Talk)
Update: All videos can now be found on the Affies4Kids youtube channel. I am always looking for new materials that will help me add character building into my family’s daily routine, so I was very excited when I learned about Affies4Kids. Affies4Kids is a multimedia company that encourages parents and teachers to find five minutes… {read more}
Nourishing Myself as a Mother
Motherhood is full of seasons. Some are shorter than others – lasting only a week or two. Others are long and feel never-ending, lasting for months at a time. These seasons can be full of excitement, exhaustion, sorrow, overwhelm, or any combination of emotions. When I am in a season that is uplifting me on… {read more}
Review: Replenish 365 Online Course
A few months ago I shared an exciting new parenting book Replenish by Lisa Grace Byrne of WellGrounded Life. I have been a faithful follower of Lisa for years – reading her blog as well as taking numerous courses. If you are not familiar with WellGrounded Life, it is an online resource and community that… {read more}
Easy Ways to Serve During the Holidays
The end of the year for many families is especially busy. With a schedule packed full of events, extended family visiting, and other details to attend to, it can be unfortunately easy to forget that there are still those in great need around us. Serving others does not have to be difficult or complicated. Integrating… {read more}
