Christian Parenting, Birth, Routines & Traditions, RV Living
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- Learning is More Than School
Recently we had a lake-school day— that is, we went to the lake instead of our typical day at home during “school hours”. I feel both timidly defensive and passionately activistic of… Read more: Learning is More Than School - Season For Soft: Tips For Postpartum Intentionality
The morning Willa was born, after everyone had a few hours of rest, we all just lounged around. We would spend another night in the AirBnb and had the whole day to… Read more: Season For Soft: Tips For Postpartum Intentionality - 7 Tips For Gardening In A Hot And Dry Climate
The other day I was doing some research on growing flowers and came across a progress picture of a beautiful tulip farm- the “after” was long planter boxes full from edge to… Read more: 7 Tips For Gardening In A Hot And Dry Climate - Does God Cause Suffering?
Here’s a big question- why would a loving God allow evil? And the big question that comes after considering that one for a while- does God cause suffering or only allow it?… Read more: Does God Cause Suffering? - What Does It Mean To Abide In Jesus?
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the… Read more: What Does It Mean To Abide In Jesus? - Considering Homeschooling? Encouragement From Someone Who Never Planned To
I never had any intentions to homeschool before having kids or when they were very young. Honestly I’d never given it the thought, I just assumed I’d do what “everyone else” did… Read more: Considering Homeschooling? Encouragement From Someone Who Never Planned To - Endurance- How Trials Produce Strength
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so… Read more: Endurance- How Trials Produce Strength - My Home Birth After 3 C-sections
It seems crazy to me still, to be able to say that I had a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). After three c-sections I had really thought it was impossible. I’m incredibly… Read more: My Home Birth After 3 C-sections - 71 Simple Family Advent Activities!
Advent is such a special season- looking forward to the birth of our Savior with joyful expectation and anticipation! It’s a wonderful time to slow down, focus on God and His Word-… Read more: 71 Simple Family Advent Activities! - Does The Bible Say To Be Thankful For The Bad?
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I’m a week late writing this, as last week was… Read more: Does The Bible Say To Be Thankful For The Bad? - What I’ve Learned After 3 C-sections (And Why I’m Having A Vaginal Birth For My Fourth!)
The information that led me to opt out of a repeat c-section after having had three, as well as resources and encouragement for anyone considering VBAC and/or natural birth. How we birth… Read more: What I’ve Learned After 3 C-sections (And Why I’m Having A Vaginal Birth For My Fourth!) - Why I’m Choosing A Midwife Over An OBGYN For My VBA3C
I can’t quite believe how things have worked out, how God has worked things out, for this upcoming birth. From three c-sections and a tubal to a natural home birth (but not… Read more: Why I’m Choosing A Midwife Over An OBGYN For My VBA3C - Simple Artisan Sourdough Instructions
No special equipment, gram measurements, or exact timing needed. I have to admit that I didn’t know there was anything different in how sourdough is made compared to any other bread until… Read more: Simple Artisan Sourdough Instructions - Is Comparison the Thief of Joy?
“Comparison is the thief of joy” is the famous warning these days. It seems to be a new issue that’s arisen in the age of social media- for the first time we… Read more: Is Comparison the Thief of Joy? - Basic Triple Bunk Bed Instructions
When we sold our house in town and moved out to our 17 acre property two years ago, we didn’t have a house yet. Our family of five moved into a 32… Read more: Basic Triple Bunk Bed Instructions - “I Regret Getting My Tubes Tied”
My story of tubal, regret, and reversal A Seed Planted The first time I thought about a tubal relating to myself was at a prenatal appointment when I was pregnant with Lyla,… Read more: “I Regret Getting My Tubes Tied” - Make Your Own Simple Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent
First of all, please believe me that making your own laundry detergent is very effective and very easy. When it comes up in conversation that I make our own, people usually react… Read more: Make Your Own Simple Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent - Why You Need To Share What God Has Done In Your Life- Even Though He’s Not Finished
“After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, ‘Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to… Read more: Why You Need To Share What God Has Done In Your Life- Even Though He’s Not Finished - A Goat Kidding Nightmare (With A Good Ending)
“Oh what peace we often forfeit / Oh what needless pain we bear / All because we do not carry / Everything to God in prayer” I’ve often forfeited the peace God… Read more: A Goat Kidding Nightmare (With A Good Ending) - Why Our Family Of Five Moved Into An RV
In 2015 we bought our first house- a plain and simple little 3 bedroom. We loved it, made it our own, and did a lot of updates ourselves. Almost all of the… Read more: Why Our Family Of Five Moved Into An RV
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