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…