Parenthood is an Adventure

Feeding the Crowd

By Anne April 5, 2024food tips and ideasNo Comments

Feeding a lot of people is part of my job. As a mother in a home with 10 kids, I have to buy and cook most things in bulk. I'm…

By Anne March 23, 2024discipline2 Comments

Parenting is a big deal to me. Before I was a parent I wanted to learn all I could to get this parenting thing right. When I took a class…

By Anne February 17, 2024babies and toddlersNo Comments

Caring for a baby and toddler can be a huge challenge. I have some hard earned tips that can help.

By Anne January 29, 2024joy in parentingNo Comments

All parents make mistakes, and that can make you feel like a bad parent. Remember all the good you do.

By Anne January 20, 2024FOOD, nutritionNo 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.

By Anne January 13, 2024MARRIAGENo Comments

Marriage can be a beautiful thing, like a garden. Here are some tips to keep your marriage blooming.

By Anne December 30, 2023teaching 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.

By Anne December 16, 2023birth2 Comments

After 7 vaginal births, baby #8 was born via c-section. This is the story of his birth and my recovery.

By Anne November 28, 2023joy 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.

By Anne November 21, 2023food 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.