Feeding the Crowd Posted by By Anne April 5, 2024Posted infeeding your familyNo 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…
How Not to Parent Posted by By Anne March 23, 2024Posted indiscipline2 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…
Juggling Your Baby and Toddler Posted by By Anne February 17, 2024Posted inbabies and toddlersNo Comments Caring for a baby and toddler can be a huge challenge. I have some hard earned tips that can help.
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.
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 infeeding your family, 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 parenting4 Comments Hugs are important for everyone, especially our kids. Have you hugged your kids lately?