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”

Back to the Basics

Over the years I have learned that a regular daily routine is necessary. I know that it lays a firm foundation for a healthy, successful lifestyle. The unfortunate thing is that when I have intermittent appointments, holidays, vacation etc. it is very easy for me to step away from it. As I consider my goalsContinue reading “Back to the Basics”

I Talk to Him

Playing so many roles can be a daunting task. Though I enjoy being a wife, a stay a home-homeschool mom and a mompreneur, it takes a lot out of me as a person. Mentally, emotionally and spiritually I become depleted. When I am drained, I can become less enthusiastic, irritable and impatient. I even findContinue reading “I Talk to Him”

Woman YOU Are Important!

Being a woman avails you to many relational roles…sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother etc. in each of these roles you are one of great influence. To so many, women are the key to sustainable development and quality of life. Women are important! It is pertinent for us to be self aware, to be honest aboutContinue reading “Woman YOU Are Important!”

He Gives Them Flowers Too!

It is said that flowers can make you happy by triggering your happy brain chemicals and that they can stimulate a sense of pride and excitement. Flowers symbolize some of the deepest feelings… purity and passion, love and life, honour and happiness. I love flowers! My husband has been giving me flowers since the beginningContinue reading “He Gives Them Flowers Too!”

I Was Living Distracted

I spent this summer growing and learning about ME. I committed myself to living self aware, that is to be more conscious of my actions and reactions to my life situations and circumstances and even my daily routines. One of the things that was revealed to me is that I was living a distracted life.Continue reading “I Was Living Distracted”

Keeping a Promise to Myself

Whew! I don’t know about you, but for me keeping promises to myself can be a daunting task, but it is so worth the struggle. I say struggle because there are so many obstacles good and not so good that can distract and or draw me away from that which I told myself I wouldContinue reading “Keeping a Promise to Myself”

Giving God Our Best

It’s a New Year…an opportunity for a refreshed and renewed heart in Him.  This is what we each are offered.  The beginning of a new year can give a glimpse of hope and a bit of aspiration.  Don’t let this occasion pass by, embrace it and get back on the road that God has forContinue reading “Giving God Our Best”

The Pursuit of Virtue

Monday, was the second day of Virtue Family Fun Camp and so the journey begins!  Ladies, if you are in need of inspiration, encouragement and/or accountability, come join us for this summer series…Called to be…A Virtuous Woman. I am so excited to share what God is teaching me about me.  Thus far, I know thatContinue reading “The Pursuit of Virtue”

The Gift of Grandparenting

To be chosen to be a mom and birth 10 children was a gift in and of itself and now the Lord has been so gracious to bless us with grandchildren and I am in awe with Jesus.  Since we have just one daughter it has been my prayer to be close to my grandchildrenContinue reading “The Gift of Grandparenting”