April Edwards – Page 18 – Embracing Home

Morning Greeting

I am typically not a morning person (unless I am sitting in a camping chair). I require lots of coffee, quiet, and slow adjustment to the day. But even when I am half-awake I can see all the things that need to be done. ALL. THE. THINGS. Unfortunately, the listing part of my brain does…

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5 Ways to Find Rest (from an Overachiever)

April EdwardsSabbath Living

Are You Worn Out? How do we find rest for our souls? How can we slow down when everything around us is moving at warp speed? Even when we manage to slow down our bodies, our souls still hum with activity. When we are finally able to sit in quiet; fast and scattered noise from…

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Making Progress in Your Writing – How to be Efficient and Effective with your Energy

April EdwardsWriting

So you have decided to write. Awesome! Some days it will go just the way that you want it to and the words will flow onto the screen from your fingertips. Other days it will not. It will feel broken and stilted. Frustrating and hard. I am writing this article for those of you in…

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Finding Flow & Focus in my Writing Routine

April EdwardsWriting

I have found so much comfort in my Writing Routine. Through the process of slowing down, and getting settled in my space, I can transition smoothly. I can turn my attention to the tasks of my writing session. I can leave my “Mom Brain” and get into “Writing Mode”. Habits are super important when adding…

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Daily Theme Ideas for Summer

April EdwardsMom Life, Seasonal Planning

Summer can be very complicated. We all look forward to the different pace that summer brings. I always picture it being simple, full of popsicles, swimming, and fun. But it often does not end up that way. At least for me. Summer does not feel the same as it did in my childhood. It is…

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Stuck in the Fog of Wanting to Write

April EdwardsWriting

We can easily be stuck in the fog of having a message to share and not knowing how. This is the process that I went through. Your path may look very different than mine. I am still finding my way, learning, and on a journey of discovery. I am guessing that there will always be…

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5 Energy Levels in Homemaking & Working from Home

April EdwardsHomemaking

Managing myself is hard. I have to constantly assess what is most important and then spend time on those things. I must be diligent about how I invest my energy or it will be wasted on the unnecessarily urgent, the things that matter to other people, and the tasks that are fun. I have been…

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The Overachiever’s Practical Guide to Sabbath: Why, How, & When

April EdwardsSabbath Living

Why? We are not called to work all week and then earn our rest. That is backward thinking. We are to rest in who God is, who we are, and then live the other six days from that place of acceptance. I have heard the Genesis creation story so many times that I have failed…

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Practical Tips for Attending a Homeschool Convention

April EdwardsHomeschooling

Why should I go? Homeschool conventions are helpful because they create community, I can see the materials in person, and I can listen to great speakers. I am able to see friends I have made, make new ones, and connect with other homeschoolers from around the state. My favorite convention is AFHE: Arizona Families for…

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Why Decluttering Clears My Mind

April EdwardsHomemaking, Mom Life

My favorite way to feel in control of my environment is to declutter something when I am overwhelmed. When I feel emotionally drained, scattered, frustrated, and/or defeated I tackle small spaces that need to be organized. So much of my life is investing into invisible things. I make an amazing, healthy, homemade meal and it…

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