Finding Sanity in Motherhood
As far as I remember I have always wanted to push the limits of what I can do. I have always been somewhat stubborn. If someone naysays or doubts my dreams, I push against that, push to pursue my dreams even harder, to spite them. Some of this has come very obvious as gender stereotypes …
4th of July is one holiday that I have always loved. I love the fireworks and getting together with family. I love planning fun activities with the kids. Here are some amazing activities, crafts, home decor, and recipes for a fun-filled 4th of July. Activities Free Printable 4th of July Patriotic Count and Color Game …
Of course, I want my children to mind authority. I want my children to listen to their father and I, and I want my children to follow the rules. Yet, I do not believe in black and white. I also want my children to be free thinkers. I want my children to grow up and …
There is a long-standing belief that morals are tied to religion in some manner or another. However, I believe that it is possible, and truly most people do, teach their kids morals and values, and religion is not a part of it. You do not have to be religious to be a good, moral, and …
My daughter is very independent and at times it can be hard to get her to sit with me and read, but we’ve been trying more and more. I try often to come across books that relate to things she’s learning while we homeschool. Being brave is a big topic for her, I want her …
I continued my education and went to college straight out of high school. For me it wasn’t really a question ever of whether or not I’d go. I was not the best in school. I definitely hated High School but it still was never a question. When I grew up it was always “when you …
It’s very common in schools and parenting to give rewards for positive behavior. I do not necessarily think that is wrong, but I do believe it needs to be done within reason. If you’re always giving a reward to your child for everything, they do then they learn to expect a reward. When they expect …
I do not know about you, but as a mother and wife, finding Father’s Day gifts is hard. My children are young, only 2.5 and 1, so to buy a gift for their Father it’s still more up to me. My husband is hard to buy for. He’s the kind of man that never buys …
My husband and I have been married going on 6 years. In that six years we have fought, we get angry at each other, but we both have said neither of us have ever felt like our marriage was rocky or questionable. We actually have friends and family that feel our marriage is unusual, but …
Whether you have coming up a dating or marriage anniversary it can be great to celebrate the time together. Relationships and marriage are hard. It should not be downplayed or otherwise forgotten. Work is put in everyday to be successful, to keep a marriage going, and to constantly be there for the other person. So …