Mama of Ten…The Journey of Motherhood

Today I find myself reflecting on my journey of motherhood. Wow, I remember being pregnant for the first time…the fear, the joy, the wonder! Four years later, I was pregnant again and lo and behold, I birthed a child about every two years after that unto ten children. I guess you could say our quiver was full. Continue reading “Mama of Ten…The Journey of Motherhood”

Life Hacks for the Woman Who is at Home

Most of my adult life I have been a stay at home woman, wife, mother, homeschool mom and entrepreneur. I have ten children, yes, three generations and I am grandmother. I am officially in the Titus 2 season of my life and want to share a few, very important life hacks that have been aContinue reading “Life Hacks for the Woman Who is at Home”

Consistency Is Key

It’s true, I have many roles or a full plate as one might say. I am a wife, mother of 10 (three of which still live at home), homeschool mom, entrepreneur and a Mawmaw. Though I would not give up any of these roles, I must admit being me is not easy. By nature, IContinue reading “Consistency Is Key”

Your Brother’s Keeper

One of my husband’s greatest desires when we started our family was that our children be close. What did that mean exactly? Though I was not sure exactly what “he” meant, I knew what it meant to me. I am one of four children. My mother had two boys and two girls. One of myContinue reading “Your Brother’s Keeper”

Summer Is For Serving Others

Volunteering has always been something our children do in the Summer. They have helped at our local library, assisted with sports camps and even cleaned our neighborhood. This year our sons participated in a very special camp, SOAL (Serving One Another in Love). SOAL is a camp that the student minister at our church startedContinue reading “Summer Is For Serving Others”

Learning and Growing Together!

Homeschooling is a part of our lifestyle. We learn and grow together daily even in the Summer. Though our daily schedule is much different than it is during the school year, we continue reading, writing and arithmetic a few times each week. We also delve into our history and science completing a chapter of ourContinue reading “Learning and Growing Together!”

Winter Wonders-Homeschooling through the Winter Months

I’ve been homeschooling for over 24 years and it is still difficult to press through the winter months, especially with boys. The days are shorter, so there’s not much time left in your day after schooling. No matter where you live in the United States the winter months bring on lower temperatures, especially in theContinue reading “Winter Wonders-Homeschooling through the Winter Months”