Creating Bedrooms that Make Your Family Feel Special
Creating bedrooms that make your family feel special isn't rocket science—at least, I hope it's not. I also don't think that this should break the bank. I'm hoping it doesn't…
Practical Life Lessons to Teach Homeschool High School Students
There are practical life lessons to teach homeschooled high school students. These are the ones I wish someone had taught me and that I often see lacking in older teenagers.…
Fighting Breast Cancer in A Multifaceted Way
Fighting breast cancer last year was the greatest battle of my life. I've learned a few things. These lessons brought me hope and I'm hoping to pass them on to…
Calling on the Names of God in Times of Need
I found a renewed interest in the names of God while actively fighting cancer. A friend contacted me when she heard what I was going through and gave me a…
How to Find Your Faith After Trauma
It's not easy to find your faith after trauma. After battling breast cancer for the last eight months, I've been having trouble trusting God and the path he has for…
How to Be a Safe Place As a Single Mom.
There are many ways to be a safe place as a single mom. I, however, need to review them. One of my kids told me not long ago, "I would…
Forgiveness and Freedom Are Choices, But Not Easy Ones.
Forgiveness as a Christian is tricky. It's flippantly handed out as an afterthought. But there's much more to it than that. As a single mom, I've had my share of…
Ten Activities That Will Help You Recenter Your Mind
Looking for ways on how to recenter your mind? I have some ideas that may help you! Some days are just too much! Too much thinking! And too many requirements.…
Now Turn and Courageously Face Your Mountain.
We all have one: that mountain you must cross for things to get better. And it's not just any mountain. It's the big one. You know, that chance to be…
How to Approach Alcohol and Drug Addictions at Home.
I'm not really bright; never would I have thought that I would have an alcohol and drug addiction in my home. I had married well! I had my family's blessing,…
How to Fight Cancer as a Single Mom
As a single mom, I was just trying to keep my head above water, I never dreamed that I would also have to learn how to fight cancer, but here…
Four Flexible Ideas on How to Homeschool Through Cancer
Life, since my cancer diagnosis has been a bit of a blur, and I have been learning about how to homeschool during cancer treatments. You can learn more about my…
Simple Steps to Take to Protect Your Mind and Body.
There are ways to stay healthy. Lifestyle choices matter. Thinking patterns matter. And how I wish that I had put more thought into this. I was recently diagnosed with Stage…
The Valley of Breast Cancer and Hope Raining Down.
Breast cancer stories. Yeah. I have my own. Ah, breast cancer. Because my life wasn't hard enough. An abnormal mammogram. A biopsy. One lumpectomy. Followed by a mastectomy. Yeah. How…
Fencing Strategies for Your Most Determined Free Spirit Animal.
Fencing for animal enclosures should be one of the first considerations as you consider your small homestead. It wasn't for me. And, oh, the lessons I have learned. Alexas_Fotos via…
Getting Decked Out in the Whole Armor of God.
I've never given much thought to putting on the whole armor of God. It was just a random verse in the Bible. But lately, I've seen the wisdom to apply…
How to Create a Small but Productive Food Forest.
Ideas on creating a small food forest should include the strengths and limitations of a property. But in almost all cases, it can be done! Red Apples: MariuszBlach via Canva…
Practical Work From Home Options for Moms.
Moms and single moms especially need schedules that are flexible and feasible. Work-from-home options provide flexibility for women who do not have a lot of options. But finding this type…
How to Prioritize Your Time as a Single Mom.
These time management tips for single moms have come out of years of frustration in managing it all. And as a single mom, you know what I mean by it…
Seeing Yourself as a Woman of Great Value
Gaining self-esteem as a single mom can be complicated, but it affects every area of our lives. One day, I woke without any self-esteem. Oh, yeah, that's right, it was…
What Single Parents Need Most.
The needs of a single parent vary greatly. Different situations and even different temperaments come into play. But some things stay the same. I've been a single mom for a…
Parenting Without a Great Example
Let's face it! Parenting is hard, but destructive family cycles can make it worse. And it's not something usually brought up in conversation. "Oh, and how do we break family…
Helpful Ideas for Meal-Planning as a Single Parent
Meal planning is daunting for a single parent or a busy mom. I've been trying to provide sit-down dinners every evening for years, and it finally dawned on me: This…
Eclectic Homeschool Curriculum for Growth.
Eclectic homeschool options that work. When I first started homeschooling, I was new and relatively desperate. I was desperate to save my son's self-esteem and education. The homeschooling curriculum was…
Instilling Good Work Ethics and Positive Attitudes in Kids.
Installing good work ethics and positive attitudes in your children is anything but easy. However, the quality of their life depends on it. This weekend was an outside work weekend.…
Five Ways to Dwell in the Land and Do Good.
“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.” Psalms 37:3 This verse is brilliant because that's where we're at. Because…
Endurance and Grit: Strong Companions for Christian Moms.
Endurance and grit are qualities of Christian moms. Life isn't easy. That's not a bad thing. But these qualities help us to hold on a little longer when things are…
Two Easy Ways to Practice Principles of Food Preservation.
Food preservation has been a priority throughout history. Unfortunately, these basic principles have been forgotten in our present society. Few of us need to worry about food shortages, and because…
Cooking at Home Saves Time and Money.
There are benefits of eating from home. There are, of course, health benefits. Those are ones that anyone can see, and rightfully so. Nutritionally, eating from home is the best.…
It’s Not Over Yet—and Other Versions of Hope.
Words of encouragement for single moms. Encouragement for single moms is vital! Life is challenging, and hope can be hard to find. One of the most encouraging things to hear…