Parenting Fails and Wins Posted by By Anne January 29, 2024Posted injoy in parentingNo Comments All parents make mistakes, and that can make you feel like a bad parent. Remember all the good you do.
Simple Nutrition for Your Kids Posted by By Anne January 20, 2024Posted inFOOD, nutrition3 Comments Nutrition for your kids doesn't have to be strict or complicated to be enough. Here's the simple way I give my kids nutrition.
Marriage Advice: Grow a Garden of Love Posted by By Anne January 13, 2024Posted inMARRIAGENo Comments Marriage can be a beautiful thing, like a garden. Here are some tips to keep your marriage blooming.
Parenting with Holidays: What do they mean? Posted by By Anne December 30, 2023Posted inteaching characterNo Comments Parents get the bulk of the holiday work, along with extra enjoyment watching their kids. Holidays are about more than work and fun, though.
A C-section Posted by By Anne December 16, 2023Posted inbirth2 Comments After 7 vaginal births, baby #8 was born via c-section. This is the story of his birth and my recovery.
I Bring the Party With Me Posted by By Anne November 28, 2023Posted injoy in parenting1 Comment Having a big family may not be a picnic, but it does feel like a party. Here's a peek into our big family life.
More Than Cookie Cutters Posted by By Anne November 21, 2023Posted infood tips and ideas, preschool, self-care ideas2 Comments Cookie cutters are a fun tool to get creative in many ways. That creative time is good for my soul. Here's a sugar cookie recipe, too.
Culture of Kindness Posted by By Anne November 11, 2023Posted inhomeschool curriculum, teaching character2 Comments In our homeschool lessons this year we're learning about world cultures. That made me think about what kind of culture we have at home.
Morning Hugs Posted by By Anne November 4, 2023Posted injoy in parenting2 Comments Hugs are important for everyone, especially our kids. Have you hugged your kids lately?
Is Exercise Worth the Effort? Posted by By Anne October 28, 2023Posted inself-care ideasNo Comments Exercise can feel like more trouble than it's worth, especially when you have little ones. This is why I believe that exercise is worth the effort.