Confession time: as a mom it is easy for me to get lost in the daily monotony of dishes, laundry, and taking care of kids. It’s easy to overlook all the things my husband does for us on a daily basis. This year I’ve decided to surprise him with 14 days of love notes, starting […]
15 Awesome Homemade Gifts for Kids
It’s that time of year. The time when kids everywhere are circling toys in the newspaper ads and writing out gift lists. This year surprise them with something they will treasure for a lot longer than the most recent toy craze. Homemade gifts are fun to make and will be loved for years. […]
Finding Hope in the Storm
I just wanted to be alone. I left my phone on the table, making sure I would not be disturbed by modern conveniences. Grabbing the umbrella by the door, I put on my boots and called for the dog. As we walked through the pouring rain in our back field, I started to pray. […]
Trusting My Instincts Got My Son Diagnosed
Another week at library story time. We’d been coming for years, and still my youngest wouldn’t sit on the rug with the other children. Instead he sat, frozen on my lap, not clapping, not singing. “He’s a boy.” That was my mother-in-law’s answer anytime I voiced my concerns. But it wasn’t just story […]
529 Plans: A Simple Way for Parents to Save for College
When I decided to leave the classroom to stay home with our then 9-month-old daughter, my husband was thrilled. But he was also a little worried. Mortgage payments, electric, water, and phone bills… How would we make ends meet on just one salary? And then there was college… No, not his college, or […]
