A Child-Focused Marriage

My husband and I thought we had it all figured out, we had happy children, healthy children, smart children, clean children, but then we realized we couldn't stop talking about ... our children.

Do's & Don'ts of Potty Training

Potty-training was a roller coaster ride for my daughter. She began when she was only a little over a year-and actually was pretty much trained by 15 months

Introducing Your Toddler to Chores

Cleaning a room ten times in one day got really old, really fast. If my children were going to make a mess-they could clean it up. It started off as just having them pick up their toys, but I was slowly amazed at what else they were capable of, and they have made my cleaning job much easier.

Praying with Your Toddler

Praying with Your Toddler

With our busy schedules, it is hard to find time to have all the family together. My husband and I decided that we would at least try to have family prayer before bed with our children.

Teach Your Baby and Toddler to Read

Babies & Toddlers Beginning to Read

My children love to read…well pretend to anyway. But both of them know their alphabet, the sounds of the letters, and can sign most of it. They have a great interest in books and are very eager to begin reading them on their own.

No Mess Mealtime with Toddlers!

No Mess? With toddlers?

Bibs or no bibs, my children were still covered in mushed peas, yogurt, or whatever was on there plate. Meal time was almost like a war zone with food flying and little bodies jumping everywhere, and once it was over baths were a necessity-for the kids and the floor...and the furniture. Eating at family events became an embarrassment, and eating out in public restaurants became out of the question. 

Raising a Happy Family on Less than $20,000

Make a budget!

 Don't overestimate the power of thinking ahead. Too many times did our family glance at the bank statements and incoming bills

Welcome!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog! There have been so many skills, ideas, and tips I have picked up for my life these past few years, I just felt God calling me to introduce them with others. It is hard for me to decide where to start because there is so much I have to share...