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Fifteen Years Ago…I Do
March 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Fifteen years ago, I said I do to the man that has been a second rock during the ups and downs of the last fifteen years. Brad and I met when I needed hay for my horses, and my supplier was out. I honestly couldn’t stand him that first day, and he says the feeling […]
Weight Loss Journey 2013 March Update, The one where I share x-rays of my spine.
March 3, 2013 by 7 Comments
When I started this journey, I said I would be honest, and folks…I am being honest. February was not a month of weight loss. In fact there was a week or two that I gained, but I did lose it and get to my 192 stable weight. I can’t break it. I get to 188, […]
Making Time to Lose Weight as a Homeschool Mom and or Housewife.
February 5, 2013 by 2 Comments
Many of you wondered how I was finding time to get a little workout in in my recent weight loss post. . Well, with all we do, it isn’t easy and quite honestly, our bodies become quite used to our basic every day motions, and more or less stuck in a rut. We have to […]
Weight Loss Journey November 2012 to February 1, 2013
February 1, 2013 by 6 Comments
As I posted awhile back, I have been working to get in shape and lose some much unwanted weight. Over the last month, I had become a bit discouraged, as the scale wasn’t changing. However, I decided to go ahead and take my monthly picture… Below is the progression, from start to now. L-R, Nov. […]
Encouragement for the Homeschool Family
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Teach Them Diligently, offers encouragement at every corner. Homeschooling families from around the world come to listen to some of the top speakers in the know on homeschool issues. They make sure all the bases are covered, from young children that stay with their parents, and may need a place to run and play or […]
Refreshed as Never Before, Homeschool Moms’ Winter Summit
January 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
I have been to women’s retreats, and such several times, however, the Homeschool Moms’ Winter Summit was by far the BEST ever retreat/summit I have been too, and you know what? I am not the only one saying it. The two ladies traveling with me, they agreed…in fact they said it before I ever did. […]
Are You Ready for a PARTY? Facebook Party on February 7!!
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Heather Laurie from Special Needs Homeschooling and Betty Eisenhour from Peace Creek on the Prairie, are teaming up to bring some encouragement, refreshment, support and love to homeschool moms around the world on February 7 with a Facebook Party. Our following on Facebook has grown a lot this year, and we are ready to celebrate […]
Unglued Bible Study Starting Feb. 4
January 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I have had this book, DVD, and Study Guide since last fall. A few of my in real life friends, online friends and myself are ready to get started. I recommend purchasing at least the book and participants guide. If you can, get the DVD and gather a few of your friends to do it […]
Decluttering Scavenger Hunt and Other Fun Home Keeping Ideas
January 17, 2013 by 3 Comments
Home Keeping fun? What is Home Keeping? Well, a house is just anyone’s house, but a home, is well more homey. So, I am calling Home Keeping. Well, one Thursday morning, I woke up ready to set the house on fire….Seriously. The junk and clutter had pretty much pushed me to my limits…So, I decided, […]
Easy to Set Up Family Routine and Schedule
January 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
A couple of months ago, I put together a new routine for our family. The way I went about developing this routine was different and much more time consuming than ever before, however it was well worth it. The finished routine was not actually completed for about six weeks from when I began putting it […]
And The Winner IS….Homeschool Moms’ Summit Registration Winner!!
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations Kristi K, you should have an email in your inbox!! Well gals, it is not long until we shall meet up, just two weeks away!! I honestly am so excited!! This is the time of year I become a bit weary with the whole homeschool thing. Why? Well, because we are stuck inside more, […]
Homeschooling Through The Foggy Headedness
January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What a title ehh? So, how many of you are wondering what’s new, if I am just now mentioning that my head is foggy? Well, here of late, I have been foggier than normal. It all started with an ear infection, and well, it seems there is still some congestion fog stuck in my head. […]
Chore Time Encouragement through a Scavenger Hunt
January 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
We all know how chores can become drudgery, but is there a way we can encourage our children to work as they go, without saying a word, without nagging? Now there is… Our family has struggled with chores off and on, maybe it is the size of the family and the number of chores with […]
Homeschool Moms’ Winter Summit and GIVEAWAY
January 7, 2013 by 30 Comments
Are you ready for some encouragement? How about some refreshment? Would you like to gather with a whole room full of moms that are on the same journey as you? Well, have I got some news for you!! January 25-26, I will be gathering with moms from all over the central part of the U.S. […]
Creating a Homemakers Notebook for YOUR Family
December 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you are like me, you love the idea of a homemakers notebook. A notebook that will help keep you organized, on track and keep important details you need at your fingertips. However, I like to make them, but keeping up with it…well, not so much. Why? It becomes overwhelming. How? Because as soon as […]
Turning to God When You Would Rather Have a Mommy Meltdown
December 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
So, this morning, has been CHAOTIC!! Crazy, and I let Satan have it for a bit, he succeeded in pulling out nearly all the Christmas Joy for just a tiny bit. But, then I stopped in my tracks…or rant, and realized what was going on. Satan was working hard, we had let him in, and […]
Gift Ideas for the Homeschool Mom
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As a homeschool mom, I know that the extravagant gifts and high dollar gifts that many think of to give are not a reality for most homeschool moms. For the most part we are a very practical bunch. However, there are a few things that most homeschool moms could use. Encouragement Supplies to make their […]
Celebrating a Christ Centered Family Christmas
December 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
Growing up Christmas was about parties, presents, lights, and decorations. Early on, it was about family too, but time and things happened and it became less and less. Once I had my first child, I found that Christmas wasn’t what I wanted or knew it should be, we made changes and worked to give our […]
Last Day for Teach Them Diligently Early Bird and a little more about the children’s program.
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today is the absolute final day to get in on the $45 Early Bird Teach Them Diligently Registration for a Convention near you!! I can say, that my family and several of my friends are so excited for May to get here to be able to attend these conventions. Who wouldn’t be with Pam Tebow, […]
mother, christian, wife, woman, child of God. It is about my life as a farmer’s wife, as a cook, a baker, a nurse, a teacher, a woodworker, a housekeeper, a farmer (yep, I drive tractors, pick up hay bales, and other farm duties), a gardener. So, what you read here, is me, as a transparent sometimes hot headed, passionate, and opinionated person.
