Volunteerism as a Part of Healthy Living

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. When our first son was born sick and we spent lots of time at Texas Children’s Hospital, we knew that one day we’d want to find ways to give back to the medical community that so well supported us. […]

Establishing Family Traditions

Hi there! Hard to believe it’s Friday already! While you’re reading this, I’m enjoying a little getaway with my older daughter Allie. We’re visiting friends in Atlanta then heading to South Carolina for my cousin’s wedding! Such a special time all around. {Day 17 of Making Small Changes} Speaking of special times, something our family […]

5 ways to remember to pray for your children

Welcome to Day 10 of 31 Days of Making Small Changes! Each day I’m talking about little things we can do that can affect big change in our lives. Since I’ve got four of them, they way I think about/treat/care for my children is something that’s always on my mind. I think the most important […]

10 Old School Tips and Tricks that Actually Work

Wow, it’s day 7 of Making Small Changes already! I have exactly 3 ideas left, so please help a sister out and let me know other small changes I can write about. 🙂 Today’s topic is a fun one for me- Old School Tips and Tricks that actually work.  Although our house is by no […]

Five Steps To be a Hero to a Child this Christmas Season

{This post is from 2011, but it’s something we do each year. Your child and your child can be a hero!} Welcome to day 6 of Making Small Changes! (If you’re new, click here for the explanation of this series!) Today, I want to challenge us to make small changes in our way of thinking […]

The Laundry Tips that Have Changed My Life!

If you’ve got kids, you know that laundry can quickly take over your time and your house! It drove me crazy that there was constantly laundry ALL.OVER.THE.HOUSE. ALL.THE.TIME. I wish I could tell you that there is a magical laundry fairy that comes, but that isn’t going to happen unless you pay one! (I have […]

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