Growing up, my grandma taught me a lot about creating a haven for others. Here are five of her lessons… Everyone longs for a haven. But when you’ve actually experienced one, it makes you crave one – and want to create one – even more….
Need to find or create a balance between family, home, and ministry? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself! Reader question: I’m not quite sure how to balance the life of homemaker/wife/mom while still pursuing ministry dreams that God has called me to. Could you…
Feeling a bunch of anxiety over your homemaking? Here’s how to manage homemaking stress… Reader question: Could you please help me? I’d love some advice for homemaking with an inconsistent schedule and dealing with the stress and anxiety. I’d love a more productive solution than…
Oftentimes, reality is so much different than wishes. After hoping I would someday become a homemaker, there were plenty of things I never expected about homemaking. You know how you may dream about becoming something for years, but then once your dream becomes a reality…
When you’re a busy homemaker, finding rest can be such a challenge. But it’s still so very important! Rest. It’s something so hard to find – especially when you’re a busy homemaker. Work has a way of piling up. As part of everyday life, dishes…
Ever feel like an overwhelmed homemaker? (Maybe the bigger question is … ever NOT?) I want to encourage you that you’re not alone … On days when I feel overwhelmed as a homemaker, it’s easy to think I’m all alone with my struggles. I can start…
In the busyness of everyday life, have you ever stopped yourself to realize you’re doing a good job, Mama? A couple days before Mother’s Day, I caught myself in a particularly frazzled moment. As I was loading recyclables in my trunk to drop off on…
Children change every day … sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Parents can learn the secret to surviving your child’s stages. As a parent, it can be an amazing gift to watch your baby grow and change right before your eyes. First coos change to…
Sometimes, you just need to remember that you’re beautiful. On the morning of St. Patrick’s Day, my 6-year-old daughter called me to her room first thing in the morning. She had been sick with a fever the day before, so I fully expected to open…
Turning 40 can bring a lot of perspective on life … here are 40 lessons I’ve learned in 40 years! I just turned 40. Instead of being upset about the milestone, I’m choosing to celebrate it. Not everyone gets to see their 40th birthday. I’m thankful that…
Have you ever thought about how you think about yourself? Far too often, it’s easy to become your own worst enemy. Lately I’ve noticed something ugly in my own life and in the life of others: People aren’t very kind to themselves. Oh, sure, we…
You won’t love every single place you live. So how can you deal with your everyday life when you hate your home? Just because you have a home, it doesn’t mean you have a home sweet home. In fact, it’s very possible you hate the…