An ArtzaBox Review: A Beautiful Trip to Galilee
Have you heard of Artzabox? These quarterly subscription boxes aim to take you to the Holy Land and walk in Christ’s footsteps. While a trip
Why inductive Bible lessons for kids are the best
Generally, I don’t really like Bible studies for kids. I feel that they often make Jesus look like a nice man who helped people and
Why goals are important to your mental health
Many homeschooling families feel a bit lost without a planner or schedule. Using these tools is a form of goal-setting. But, we often fail to
How to Set Goals that Smash Through Ceilings
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time to ponder what went well over the past year and what didn’t. After the flurry of
5 Secrets to Awesome Morning Devotions
Before I get started, I’m talking about mom’s morning devotions, not the kids’. I also want to acknowledge up front that homeschooling moms often don’t
8 great ways to use relaxing coloring pages
Adult coloring books are all the rage these days. These relaxing coloring pages recall youthful days with bright new crayons. Do you remember the joy
5 Major Benefits of Journaling to Save Your Life
Did you know that one of the benefits of journaling is that it can save your life? Because of its effects on the mind and
5 secrets to staying calm in the holiday chaos
We all know that things often get crazy when we’re at the relatives house. It’s noisy. Kids are running around everywhere, maybe bickering, maybe yelling,
Why finding peace is essential to a happy heart
As Christians, we know that finding peace starts with a relationship with Jesus. But, sometimes even if we have a strong faith, we can get
My easy, cheap, DIY stocking stuffer ideas for kids
As a child, opening the stocking came last. After all, when I was growing up, my Christmas stocking was usually filled with underwear, socks, and
How to enjoy stress free holidays: 7 tips
This time of year is supposed to be joyful, but many times, it brings stress and exhaustion instead. It is possible to have stress free
5 Creative Family Night Ideas You’ll Love
Well, autumn is here and you know what that means. Lots of time indoors again, as if we haven’t had enough of that this year.
10 Best Games for the Best Family Game Night Ever!
Family game night is a great way to bond and have fun together, especially during the holidays. However, with so many different games on the
Great Toys for Boys to Encourage Creative Play
Trying to find great toys for boys in the 8 to 10-year-old age group? As trends change seemingly every two minutes, it can be difficult
Using a Bible Commentary Gives Bible Study Depth
Whenever I write Bible studies, I always use a variety of authoritative sources to help me. These usually include a Bible commentary, a concordance, a
Embrace the Minimalist Lifestyle Daily
Let’s return to the importance of ridding our lives of clutter in order to find calm. This idea truly cannot be overstated. Decluttering is the
Using a Gratitude Journal to Practice Mindfulness
Often times, one feeling can promote another. During our 30-Day Challenge, we’re seeking ways to create calm in our lives. Today, I’d like to introduce
How to Reduce Distractions for Peace of Mind
One of the biggest stressors many of us face is distractions. These are the things that lead us astray from day’s duties and from the
Journal writing for stress relief & other ideas
We talked about doing a brain dump, but what about something a bit more intentional? How about journal writing for stress relief? This is a
Why you should declutter your home for stress relief
We’ve already talked about physical clutter versus mental clutter and the relationship between clutter and stress. I encouraged you to create a sanctuary for yourself
Embrace the Benefits of Good Habits
We’ve covered multitasking and discovered how it’s actually better in so many ways to focus on one thing at a time instead. You’ll also enhance
Morning Basket for Mom, Not just Kids
Mornings can be a hectic and rushed time, even for homeschooling families. This is especially true when you’re responsible for getting the kids their breakfast,
Benefits of a Capsule Wardrobe
Today, I’d like to continue on the subject of minimalism. However, I’ll be focusing on the clothing many of us tend to collect. Wardrobes can
Benefits of Minimalist Living
You now know what a negative effect clutter can have on your life. This includes both physical and mental clutter. Minimalism involves reducing the stuff
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