Do you wonder how to motivate your choleric child? Though he or she is confident and easily takes on tasks, it can be hard to get them to do what you need (or want) them to do. These tips will help. Related personality posts: Strengths of the Confident + Take Charge Mom (and her ...
Learning How to Do God’s Will (Using Rubber Duckies)
I can't count the number of times I've heard someone say, "I just want to know God's will for my life." Besides wanting to know our "destiny" or "calling" I'd say it's one of the biggest things Christians worry about.  I loosely define doing God’s will as carrying out His instructions, purposes and ...
Acting Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay
Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting... and that's okay. The situation was a shocker. After 6 months of deliberation (the should-I-stay-or-should-I-go kind), a husband ...
How to Comfort your Sick Toddler When You’re Not Sure What’s Wrong
When your little ones are too small to describe what hurts... it's so hard for mommy! Here are the ways that I bring comfort to my little ones when I'm not exactly sure what ails them. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nauzene Kids. All opinions are 100% mine. "I ...
How To Buy Nice Christmas Gifts Without Going Into Debt
Want to buy presents for your family and friends without going into debt come January? These tips will help you buy without charging. Want to buy people nice presents this year without overspending? Christmas can be a time of joy, but it can also be a time we feel guilty. Guilty we can't spend ...
Family Movie Night Tips for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Families across America have movie nights each week, and we are no different. It can be challenging with small ones, but it's so much fun! Here are my best tips. Recently, a friend shared with me how excited her kids were for movie night each week. I long for easy and stress-free family ...
Tips for Hosting Holiday Parties with Kids
Are you are hosting some holiday parties this year? These things may help you as you prepare your home, food, and heart: When we lived in Australia far from family, we'd celebrate birthdays with a small present and a fun event. Since moving home, my mother plans the children's birthday ...
Grocery Shopping with 4 Kids (A Day in the Life)
My post on tips for running errands with kids was so popular, I wanted to follow it up with a "day in the life." Here is how it really looks grocery shopping with 4 kids. It's usually something urgent that prompts me to take all the kids grocery shopping. Like being out of Diet Coke or diapers. ...
Why Raising Leaders is Twice as Hard
Are you raising a strong-willed child you know is a born leader, but who is driving you nuts? You are not alone! Here is why raising leaders is twice as hard. It can also be twice as fulfilling. Post contains affiliate links. "Mom... he won't listen to me!" I heard my daughter say huffily one ...
Gifts for People Who Hate Clutter
Have a few people on your list who are hard to buy for? Here are some gifts for kids, moms, and dads that don't add to the clutter. About a month ago I started planning our Christmas shopping. We are on a fairly restricted budget for gifts, but I wanted to purchase thoughtful things for those ...