The Establish a House guest post today comes from Nancy who shares what has worked for getting her kids to do their chores. It’s a widely accepted fact that if you set a bedtime routine for your kids where you do the same things in the same order at the same time each […]
Archives for 2015
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Five… books I am currently reading: Mothering through the Whirlwind by Tamara Passey – written by a friend who was also Arizona’s Young Mother of the Year in 2013! I’ll be sharing a review here on the blog on Thursday. Maybe Today byDavid Butler and Emily Belle Freeman – I love all of Emily Freeman’s […]
Keeping Track of Doctor Appointments for a Large Family
Samantha from Pinch of Thyme, The Blog is guest posting today for the Establish a House series. I learned something new from her suggestions! On January 29th, 2015 my family graduated to a “large” family with the birth of our fourth child, Ruby. If you have a “large” family you have often experienced people shaking their […]
15 Ways to Encourage Reading
Reading is truly one of the best things in the world! But how do you convince a child who would rather muck out a chicken coop or eat a bowl of brussels sprouts that reading really is fun? Reading is one of the true pleasures of life. In our age of mass culture, when so […]
Summer Reading Reward Coupon Sheets
As parents, we know that reading good books comes with its own rewards like a gained knowledge and appreciation for the world and people around us. Sometimes though it’s just plain fun to have some external reward for reading, especially for kids. Here are three different summer reading reward coupon sheets that you can fill […]
Paper Management for Families
Another terrific guest post for the Establish a House series today! Mauri shows us how she tackles all the paper that comes into her home. This is so not my forte! It can come at you from all sides—from work, through the mail, hidden inside backpacks, even out of your computer. PAPER! It is so […]
Summer Reading Charts
Most kids I know LOVE charts. There’s just something about crossing off what you’ve done that makes you feel good. Summer reading charts are no exception. My kids really enjoy having a chart to help them decide what book to read next. Will it be a book about an astronaut or will it take place in […]
Summer Reading Bookmarks
Summer is here and there are so many things to do! Swimming, riding bikes, soccer games, etc. One of my kids favorite activities to do is read – no matter what the weather or what’s going on. To capitalize on their love of reading and the bookmobile’s summer reading program that begins next week I […]
Time Marches On
I foolishly thought things would slow down after Eve and Patrick’s wedding. Instead we find ourselves involved in just as much as before. It has all been good and wonderful! Our nephew got married two weeks ago in Reno. It was fun to see the newlyweds who came down for the second of the cousins […]
Inexpensive Summer Activities to do with the Whole Family
Another great guest post today for the Establish a House series! Please welcome George from Educational Kids Games. ‘Fun summer activities for kids’ usually translates to ‘what moms can do with their kids to keep from going crazy during the summer break’. Most of the time, there isn’t place for a second parent in these activities (though, […]
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God
In the stillness of morning the sun peaks out behind misty mountain tops. Its rays reach out to bathe my room in golden beams of light. The glow is ever so subtle at first; shimmering flecks emerging from darkness dancing all about me. My eyelids flutter open sensing the change as a whispered thought nudges […]
Eve & Patrick’s Wedding Reception
I’ve received a few e-mails asking me to share about the newlyweds’ receptions. To tell you the truth I wasn’t going to share because I really didn’t get any pictures! We were so busy setting up and standing in the receiving line that the only pictures I actually got of the reception was right before […]
Helping Picky Eaters to Eat more Variety
Shauna @ Our Times is guest posting today for the Establish a House series. I am so glad she was willing to tackle this subject and give us some tips she has used with her own children! Be sure to leave your own tips and suggestions in the comments. Hello friends! I am going […]
Spring Escapades
Spring is a bit wet this year which is good. Winter was so dry! Keeping the little boys out of the mud is nearly impossible. They are constantly on the move. Almost every picture I try to take of them is blurry. Also every pair of shoes they own – boots, tennis shoes, dress shoes […]
Preparing for a Newborn When You Have Other Kids Too
I have a question for you. I have 3 boys (5,3,1, and a new boy coming in August). I am wondering about your experience in having so many children, and what you do to prepare. I have had fairly clear ideas to focus on as I’ve prepared for the births and lives of my other […]
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