I was depressed for most of my life and have finally overcome (well, lets say I'm more than managing it)! Cure for Depression: If you are suffering from depression, especially if you’re thinking of suicide, this is the best advice I can give: 1. Coming from my counselor who told me to keep a daily journal, "If you're not going to take … [Read more...]
How to Be Happy
Something that I'm really good at. This is a hard one! I feel like I’m good at a lot of things, art, crafts, sewing, writing, cooking…, I can even sing! And I used to be a pretty good dancer (swing dancing, if I had a good leading partner!) But I’m not a super star at any of those things. What am I really good at? I think I’m best at being a mom, … [Read more...]
How to Truly Live Happily Ever After
photo by Shawnicy Barnhart I reviewed the new book My Beloved and My Friend: How to Be Married to Your Best Friend Without Changing Spouses Every girl dreams of someday jumping into the fairytale and living happily ever after! But can you have a lasting happy marriage? Is it all just a myth? What makes a great relationship? Where do I … [Read more...]
7 Great Books for Kids About Feelings
Everyone has to learn to deal with difficult feelings. Big emotions are something kids feel and express, but need to learn how to put into words as they grow older. Sometimes they don't even understand how they are feeling or why they are feeling a certain way. These picture books are perfect to get your kids thinking about all the different … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Pizza Night
We used to have pizza night once a week. It was a nice break from having to cook and, of course, something everyone enjoyed, so, no whining from anyone about what's for dinner. After switching to a gluten-free diet, we were lucky to have many great pizza places around town that offered gluten free crust. None of us are celiac, so we didn't need … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Through Stressful Times
For a long time now my little family has been living in survival mode. You could say I'm becoming an expert at homeschooling through stressful times. We're scraping by as I try to make enough to support my family and keep our home in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. on one small income. My husband is disabled so I had to take on … [Read more...]
The Gentle Secret to Keeping Kids in Bed
Snuggle Time Snug in bed, when it's quiet and still, that's when my kids want to talk to me about their worries, future plans, their day, all that is on their minds. I used to shush them and tell them it's time to sleep. Someone was always up 5 minutes later and I'd walk them back to bed. This would go on for hours! Now, each night I snuggle up … [Read more...]
Easy Thankfulness Crafts for Kids
Simple Thankfulness Crafts This is an easy craft to put together that teaches thankfulness and helps kids think positively and gratefully of the things they have in their lives during the Thanksgiving season. Lets raise up kind, caring, compassionate kids that appreciate all they have, from their home and belongings, to the family, … [Read more...]
