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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Welcome to Homeschooling! This is a unique lifestyle and can be a place where you and your kids will grow exponentially. Everyone enters homeschooling in a unique way. We each bring different family dynamics, personalities, and relationships to education. Learning at home is a journey for the parent who is teaching just as much as the…
How to gain control when my head is spinning. Productive tips for moms, humans, and homemakers about what to do next. Article Outline: My Story Questions to Ask Practical ways to solve overwhelm Simple Checklist My Story The kids were gone at Home Depot with Jim. I had at least an hour to myself to do whatever…
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