Hello my favorite people!!! Last night I attended my 2-hour weekly meeting at church. I believe I shared with you all that I’m the retreat leader for the next Women’s retreat at my church. Yesterday I had to be away from my children during this time, however, I felt the need to provide one of … Continue reading Atypical Way To Discipline
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Exercising Can Be Super Easy!
I took the kiddos and I took the gym yesterday and we had a great time working out as a family. You see, for the past couple of months I’ve been wanting to get back into the gym but it has truly been a struggle for me…. However, between getting help from my coaches and … Continue reading Exercising Can Be Super Easy!
Simple But Sweet…
Yesterday I was hungrily and busily working from home. At this particular moment I just couldn’t step away to cure my hunger. I didn’t communicate to anyone that I was hungry—actually I had not been in communication with anyone in my home because I was working so hard at the moment. It touched me deeply … Continue reading Simple But Sweet…
I Charge My 7, 9, and 11-Year-Olds Rent
Yes, I’ve started charging my kids rent and I hope you charge your kids too. No, I did not start this ritual as punishment. In fact, I started it so they learn life’s major responsibilities early on. I charge each child... $1 per month for rent. If they pay after the first day of the … Continue reading I Charge My 7, 9, and 11-Year-Olds Rent
Dysfunctional Homeschooling
Many of you are homeschooling your children just as I am and for most of us it has been challenging in multiple ways. I'd like to share a challenge that I overcame. Since we were "thrown into" homeschooling unexpectedly as a result of Covid-19; we did not have a designated space for our kids to … Continue reading Dysfunctional Homeschooling
A Little Trip To Paradise
"Look mommy!" I turned around from my work-from-home spot (the new normal for many of us) and I saw the most beautiful and creative thing. My 8-year-old daughter, Lauren, had created a beautiful beach scene on one of her tank tops! I was able to take a little trip to paradise looking at her tank … Continue reading A Little Trip To Paradise