Parenthood is an Adventure

Marriage Advice: Grow a Garden of Love

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.

By Anne November 11, 2023homeschool 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.

By Anne November 4, 2023joy in parenting2 Comments

Hugs are important for everyone, especially our kids. Have you hugged your kids lately?

By Anne October 28, 2023self-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.

By Anne October 21, 2023food tips and ideas4 Comments

Saving money at the grocery store is important with children to feed. Here are 6 tips for saving at the store, and a refried beans recipe.

By Anne October 14, 2023baby cold remediesNo Comments

A sick baby is scary! After 10 babies I've learned safe tricks to get babies well, and keep them well.