Every month, at the beginning of the month, I have a calendar spreadsheet for what I’m going to post each day. It has different tabs for each section on my blog with brainstormed ideas to write. I color-code it red for not written or planned, yellow for planned, and green for written. When I planned my month, I had the topic “10 Side Gigs for Busy Parents” planned for today’s post. I have been researching it and planning it. I’d spent over a month collecting information and data. It was a ...
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Letter to my Little Miss for International Women’s Day
Growing up, I’d never heard of International Women’s Day (IWD). It wasn’t something that was celebrated in our household. I don’t think it was something that was celebrated in most of America. I first learned of International Women’s Day when I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria. They celebrated it there. Husbands, partners, and children would get gifts for the women in their lives. They would give flowers and thank them for all that they do. They would thank them for the being the strong ...
5 Ways to Find Quiet Time for God as a Parent
Last night I sat in front of my computer for several hours trying to figure out what I wanted to write. I knew that I wanted to write something about Lent or Ash Wednesday. I know that not every denomination of Christianity recognizes Ash Wednesday and Lent, so I struggled with coming up with a topic that would be accessible to all. Talking about giving up items, such as how my husband and I are giving up ice cream this year - bye bye Blue Bell - or about how to recognize Lent with our ...
How to Raise a Future Leader
Every year January and February come around like clockwork. It’s weird, December ends and suddenly… BAM! January is slapping you in the face like, “Guess what! You get to start the year all over!” But isn’t that amazing? Every year we get the chance to start new, start fresh, and try everything again! Maybe the previous year you missed some opportunities in April. Guess what? April is going to come again and you’ll get another chance. Maybe you didn’t feel you had enough time to do something ...
10 Date Night Ideas
The first date I had with my husband was to see Blades of Glory when we were in high school. I know, it’s the movie that every girl dreams of going to see with her romantic interest. Who doesn’t love a good Will Ferrell/Jon Heder comedy that is incredibly inappropriate, especially as a first date. But if you know my humor and my husband’s humor, the movie is really no surprise. But truth time… My husband and I do not go on a lot of dates. We have the occasional date night where Avengers or ...
5 Ways to Use the Montessori Method at Home
I want to preface this post with the disclaimer that I am not certified in the Montessori method. I have been reading several books on the method as I have been trying to incorporate it into our everyday lives. If you are interested in learning more, please check out some books, look into local Montessori schools, and speak with individuals who are certified in this method. One book I currently have really liked is The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies. Some children, like my Little Miss, ...