life lessons
The “Non-Hack” That Will Completely Change Your Social Media Habits
I can always tell the days that I have spent too much time on social media (ahem.. *Facebook*)… My brain is foggy. It’s harder to concentrate. I’m unmotivated. I’m often grumpy and irritable. And yet my thumb still reaches for that tiny blue square. Why? Is it because I’m lazy? Or I just want…
Read MoreA Revolutionary Mindset for Family Chores
What used to be a given in the life of the family, chores are now apparently falling by the wayside, with only 28% of parents stating that they give their child(ren) chores, according to a recent study. Even in spite of the up and coming evidence that chores are beneficial to children (here, here, and…
Read MoreSeven Year Itch? Seven Things to Make Year Seven The Best Yet
*Affiliate links included* Have you ever heard of the “seven year itch”? According to Wikipedia, “Divorce rates show a trend in couples that, on average, divorce around seven years. Statistics show that there is a low risk of separation during the first months of marriage. After the “honeymoon” months, divorce rates start to increase. Most married couples…
Read MoreIf I could go back and give advice to my newlywed self… (#3 of 4)
My little sister is getting married this Summer and it has got me thinking back to when I was preparing for my own wedding seven years ago. The excitement and the unknowns of it all. The first couple years of figuring out what marriage is all about. The truth is, we’re still figuring out what this thing…
Read MoreThe Hidden Blessing of a Full Life
As I flopped into bed, exhausted, I lay there thinking of all the things a left undone. Yet another day had passed, busting at the seams. Filled with highs and lows. Responsibilities, routines, and even some excitement. I sighed, trying to figure out what I would need to prioritize tomorrow. “Life is crazy,” I thought. “Will…
Read MoreThank Goodness God’s Not Like Me
Bitter words they can’t really even comprehend pour out of my mouth. “Kids! Please just play nicely! Everyone will have so much more fun if we treat others how we want to be treated.” “That’s it! Time out! Now. You’re done.” “You see? I told you this was going to happen if you didn’t listen to me!”…
Read MoreTwo Simple Things That Have Made A Big Difference In Our Family
When the new year rolled around, like millions of others, my husband and I sat down to discuss what areas we felt needed improvement. Being the imperfect creatures we are, the list ended up being quite long! We started January with high hopes to make some changes – both personally and for our family. We…
Read MoreUsing a Bad Day to Point Your Child to the Gospel
It was one of those nights. The ones where the clock ticking down to bedtime couldn’t possibly move any slower. It had been a rough day. K had been particularly… well.. three years old. We’d been struggling with disobedience, stubbornness, angry outbursts, mischievousness, and lack of self-control all. day. long. Typically on nights like this…
Read MoreMy Husband Travels for Work: 10 Tips for Transitioning Home
After spending an extended amount of time away from my husband over the last two years, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the process of returning to doing life together again. Today I’m guest posting over at To Love, Honor, and Vacuum about what I’ve found are my top ten tips to make this a…
Read MoreWhen I Don’t Want My Child To Obey
My blood was boiling. It felt like the tension inside was going to break me into a million pieces. The last string of patience I could muster snapped. My thoughts whirled. “Why does this always have to happen?” “Can’t I just have a few minutes of peace?!” “That is it!” Words spewed out of my…
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