Spread the loveIf you were to search for a morning routine for a stay-at-home mom you’d find no shortage of posts and influencer videos touting the benefits of rising early. “Rise and grind,” they say. Get up early (before the kids, sometimes before the crack of dawn) and do all the things. Read your Bible. Workout. Shower & get ready….
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You Can’t Do Everything
Spread the loveMy husband and I often say to our children, “You can’t do everything.” This usually comes on the heels of a laundry list of activities they’re trying to squeeze into in afternoon. Or more accurately the last thirty minutes before bed. “You can’t do all of this,” my husband will say, “pick one.” And so begins the intense…
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A Prayer for Mothers
Spread the love“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 I read this verse a few mornings ago in my morning time and I quickly worked to memorize it and have been reciting it often ever since. What a beautiful prayer. Especially…
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Slow and Steady Wins The Race
Spread the loveSlow and steady wins the race. Most of us are familiar with the lesson from the famous fable “The Turtle and The Hare.” Yet how often as mothers do we apply it? Our day starts with kids needing us, sometimes before our feet even hit the ground. We bounce around from one task to another, sometimes forgoing basic…
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Refocus Your Mornings & Become A Better Steward Of Your Time
Spread the loveIf you find yourself reaching for your phone first thing in the morning, try leaving it across the room or in another room entirely. A few months ago I began leaving my phone in the kitchen overnight. I placed a charger in the corner by the coffee pot and the charger lives there. My phone gets plugged in…
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One Load A Day Keeps The Chaos At Bay
Spread the loveIf I could travel back in time and give my newly married, expecting a baby self a few tips, this would be one of them: One load a day keeps the chaos at bay. One load of laundry, one load of dishes —start to finish— will help to keep the household chaos at bay. Notice I said “at…
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Learning Happens In The Small Moments, Too
Spread the loveAs homeschool moms we often look back on our week and reflect on all of the things we didn’t do. We didn’t finish that math lesson. We didn’t get to the spelling test. We still haven’t read that geography book. The list goes on and on. Try to shift the habit to reflect on all of the things…
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Teach Your Children To Do Chores From A Young Age
Spread the loveStart your children with chores early. Teach them to fold their laundry, make their beds, and pick up after themselves. At first, they will do it imperfectly but eventually, after enough practice, they will be able to easily complete these daily tasks. As they grow bigger you can give them more responsibility: feeding animals, making meals, caring for…
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C SECTION RECOVERY TIMELINE (a week-by-week look at recovery) + Recovery Tips
Spread the loveYou just had a c section (or you’re about to have one) and now you’re wondering what is normal when it comes to recovery? Maybe you’re feeling a little bummed about your birthing experience. Or you’re worried about recovery for a myriad of reasons. Not the least of which is “how in the world am I going to…
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Homemaker Hack: Bulk Bake Once A Week
Spread the loveBulk bake whenever you can. It takes almost no extra effort to double or triple a batch of whatever it is you’re baking, and the rewards are well worth it. Recently I began bulk baking my family’s bread once a week and here what has happened: -lower stress mornings (no wondering what’s for breakfast) -quick easy snack and/or lunches…
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Thrift Your Way To A Unique Home
Spread the loveGet creative when you go to the thrift store. Think about your needs in your home and your skills. How can you take something in the second hand shop, that’s likely sold at an affordable price, and make it work to fill a need? I recently purchased a red and black plaid, flat bed sheet. It will make…
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You Are The Heart of Your Home
Spread the loveChristian mother: your husband is the head of the home, you are the heart. You set the tone, the pace, the mood of everyone around you. If you wake grumpy and rushed, your children and spouse will feel that. If you are snapping at everyone and your frustration is written all over your face, your family will react…
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