
Camp-In Indoor Camping Activity for Kids
Nov 27, 2012 | activities | 19 Comments
Stuck inside? Maybe you just want to try a fun way for the kids to play indoors. Why not have a camp-in! We have a child-sized tent and I made a play campfire for my children to add a little more excitement to the pretend play experience. My son put on his camouflage uniform (he likes to dress up...

A Mother’s Best Asset
Nov 13, 2012 | faith, motherhood, motivation | 4 Comments
When we were children, we all observed our parents parenting so we had time to learn about parents and children before we thought about having our own. I thought about all of these experiences and they helped me form the ‘what would I do if that were my kid’ philosophy. Remember all those things...

The Female Brain: Mothers and Children
Sep 17, 2012 | motherhood, motivation | 2 Comments
I remember a friend posting on his Facebook status that he wished there was a book that would help him understand women. I commented that even being a woman did not mean that I understood many! We are a unique breed of person. Our bodies are not constant or steady; we live with a roller coaster...

As the Mother of A Son
Sep 6, 2012 | marriage, motherhood, motivation, parenting | 6 Comments
Considering my role as the mother of a son, every day I set an example. I am not only sharing with him how he is loved. When my sons see my interactions with my husband, I am defining an example of a wife. I got to thinking… Why is it that when women get together we often complain or joke...

Road Trip with Kids: 10 Easy Activities and NO Electronics!
Aug 7, 2012 | activities, quick tip | 12 Comments
We recently traveled to meet my husband at a base where he had been attending a few training schools, and oh, darn, it was on the beach! It was a road trip with kids where I had to handle all the prep and driving. This 3-hour drive was considered a mini-road trip for us since we have also taken on...