Homeschooling Idea Corner…Teaching Vocabulary
In my book, Think Outside the Classroom, I included about 5 “idea corners” to spark creativity. I thought I’d share one of those here… Idea Corner: Pick a “word of the day” and see how many times you can use it in the day, and encourage your children to do the same. Make up a […]
You CAN Stay Home Series: How to Earn Money From Home
Home Business Ideas for Stay at Home Moms How to earn if you’ve saved all you can So what to do if you have saved all the money you can save and it still seems difficult to stay home on your husband’s income? In a Proverbs 31 fashion, you can add to the family income […]
Essential Life Skills Every Child Should Learn for a Balanced Education
The Importance of Practical Skills in Child Development I got an email a while back from a reader who said she’s afraid they have focused too much on academics and not enough on practical skills. This can be common. SO many parents go to the ends of the earth to provide what they hope will […]
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Entrepreneur: A Proven Blueprint for Online Income
Tired of Worrying About Money? If you’re tired of constantly worrying about money, this post is for you. Trust me, you’ll want to read every word. A Hardworking Husband My husband is the hardest worker I know. As the provider for our family of 13, he pours his heart and soul into his job as […]
Homemaking: Building a Home Builds the Kingdom
Building a home, building people, building the Kingdom–this is the profound task we’ve been called to–commanded and privileged to do! Rebekah Merckle is fantastic at revealing the enormous scope of what it means to be a woman who glorifies the Lord in her calling, making everything better, and using all the gifts and opportunities he’s […]
5 EASY Ways to Make Money Doing What You Already Do (& a Bonus Idea You Won’t Believe)
Simple Ways to Make Money Doing What You Already Do Prices are rising but incomes are not. That’s a reality for just about everyone I know. So if you’re like us, you need some creative ideas to stretch your dollar if you are trying to maintain some semblance of life as you’ve always known it. […]
Mom Hack: Spaghetti Sauce PACKED with Veggies (They Don’t Know!)
A few months ago, our family began a different way of eating. Most of you have probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet (again, not really a diet, but way of eating.) It’s doctor recommended for heart health, losing weight and overall health benefits. So far we are enjoying this way of eating. To be fair, […]
10 Ways Economic Hardship Can Benefit a Family
Prosperity equals advantage. Do you believe that? I am fascinated with the irony of this mentality most Americans hold dear. Maybe even more so since I hear often, as a mother of nine, about “affording all those children.” All of us believe, somewhere deep within, that to prosper financially puts us at an advantage. And […]
How to Make an Easy, Cheap Personalized Gift–Printed Cutting Boards–or Buy Them
I wanted to let you know about a new business I’ve just started and am just tickled about! Bamboo & Burlap is the way to send your favorite people (including yourself!) a personalized cutting board–I’ll ship them a one-of-a-kind, charming gift! It’s becoming really popular with realtors or anyone who routinely buys gifts for their clients. A useful, personalized […]
Summer Boredom Busters or Helping Your Kids Be Productive
It can be tricky keeping kids busy doing productive things in the summer (if you’re off from school), especially with the lure of the Internet. I offer you some tips: My favorite inspiration for productivity is using summer to prepare for Christmas by making homemade gifts. Over the years, this has saved us thousands of […]