Let’s talk about pets, Baby! Let’s talk about it, you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that could be. Let’s talk about… Pets. (I’ve dated myself with that reference. If you don’t get it, you’re too young or too old for me to explain it.) But, really, let’s […]

Some letters are sweet and memorable, some are truthful records of life in the trenches of motherhood.  After you read my letter, please hop over to read Holli’s Letter and so on. Today is the first day of 2017. I wonder what this year will hold for us. My prayer is that we will grow […]

Do you ever get overwhelmed at how many toys your kids have?  Do they struggle to put them away? Here’s how to get rid of toys and minimize your kids’ stuff without making them mad.  You’ll all be happier! How to Get Rid of Toys (In a hurry?  Pin for later!) It’s January and I’m […]

What is a mother? Is it only someone who has given birth? Someone who has a child? What about adoptive mothers, foster mothers, surrogate mothers…. What about women whose children are no longer with them?  They once were mothers…are they not always? What about the woman who has longed for a child, who senses a […]

I have discovered the secret of life. This one statement, when oft remembered, will change everything.  Your whole life will be put into a new perspective. You’ll overcome fears.  You’ll shrug off insults.  You’ll become happier, kinder, more generous, more loving, and possibly more successful. The secret of life is: It’s not about you. Let’s […]

I don’t talk about homeschooling that often. It’s not really a main topic on this blog, but productivity is.  I’m all about getting more done in less time to increase your peace of mind and focus on the Lord. And that’s just what this little (FREE) tool does. I have found that it is best […]

The toys… oh the toys, toys, toys, toys! We were dealing with a never-ending toy surplus.  No matter how many times I organized, no matter how many garage sales we had, the toys were causing problems. We had tried several methods for tidying up that didn’t work! I knew we needed an EPIC TOY CLEAN-OUT, […]

Ugh! Again?! I foung myself tripping over toys, angry and irritable at the onslaught of bright colored plastic that dominated every corner of my home.  Can’t we EVER get these toys under control? It seemed like the mess was never-ending. Aside from my personal perference for tidyness, What’s Wrong with Too Many Toys? Why Your […]