Scripture Memorization

For years, people have asked me how I memorize scripture. It is only to the testimony of two of my precious mentors (Ms. Jane & MaryBeth) that I ever began to understand the importance of learning God’s Word in this way. While it’s still important to...

Kariss' New Tricks

While it’s true that our son has been saying his fair share of funny things lately, our daughter has been learning some new tricks of her own. We just joined the YMCA (why we didn’t have these in FL I’ll never know) and every child has to take a swim...

The Performance Trap

I just spoke to an old and dear friend this morning who recently had her first child and just returned to work. She shared how much she missed her baby already, but felt more like herself when she was working. “Of course,” I replied. When we work, even...

Mom Sites

I’ve discovered some great sites that are helping me immensely as a thrifty and fun mom! I don’t know how these other women do it, but I sure am glad I can benefit from it! https://www.faithfulprovisions.com/ https://www.moneysavingmom.com/...

Kid Tip Tuesday – Teachable Moments

If you always try to sit your kids down to teach them something, you’ll be both exhausted and unsuccessful. Instead, take advantage of the routine you already have in place and associate learning with those times. For instance, write a Bible verse on your...

Favorite Things My Kids Said Today

Britton: “Put my sword in my pants!” Today was the first day I was up and about in 3 days, so you can imagine my amusement when I was getting breakfast ready and I heard this comment from the other room. What you have to understand is that in true pirate...