Sometimes when life is hard and I start to get discouraged, I need to remind myself of how tirelessly passionate God is about me. The affections of my human companions may wax and wane, but God’s devotion to me is steadfast. One of the best ways I can build myself up when things are tough […]
10 things that make me happy
When I got invited to do this post, I realized it actually fits pretty nicely with my blog’s current theme of seeking to walk in joy despite life’s challenges. Meditating on the things that bring us joy is actually a great exercise that helps to stop the habit of complaining. I need to do this […]
6 ways to manage stress as a stay-at-home mom
I never thought of myself as being an anxious person, or a stressed-out person. However, after having three kids, especially since my middle child has autism, it’s definitely something I struggle with from time to time. In this post here I talk about how God set me free from anxiety, but I still need to […]
How to be happy when life stinks
We all have good days and bad days. Then there are those seasons that seem to drag on forever where we feel like we’re barely keeping our head above the water, and we just wait and pray for things to change. In this post here I talk about why God lets us wait. I strongly […]
How to have fun with your kids in Chicago this summer
Starfish Learning Center came up with a fantastic list of things to do with your kids in the summer sun this year, with links to all the information you need to plan your day. Don’t let your kids’ brains turn to mush in front of their devices. Get out and have fun! Check out the […]
10 fantastic girls birthday party ideas you have to see
Since we all know that Pinterest is the best source for ideas for your kid’s birthday party, I’ve rounded up some of the best ones you can find to provide inspiration for your daughter’s next birthday party! Doc McStuffins My friend throws the most amazing birthday parties for her kids (she has seven and they […]
Blogging boot camps: perfect for the beginner and intermediate blogger
If you’re not a blogger, it is impossible to fully understand the complexity of the blogging world. Blogging is not just writing a post on your blog from time to time. Well, it can be, but you can’t make a business that way, and unless you’re already famous, without promoting your posts, very few people […]
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15 educational activities for kids
Summer is coming soon, and I know what the kids are thinking: “Yay! No school!” The parents, on the other hand are thinking, “No school? What am I gonna do with these guys?!” No worries! Pinterest has the best educational activities for your kids, so you can keep ’em busy, and keep ’em learning! This […]
A tribute to all the autism moms
I see you, mama, with your sweet little boy, who is perfectly average on the outside, and everything but average under his skin. I see you struggling at meal time because he will only eat cereal, but screams when his clumsy fingers spill food on his shirt, as he can’t endure the feel of spilt […]
How to use the power of the Pinterest metric to increase traffic
I got an email from Pinterest a while ago. I tend to pay attention to those. Pinterest announces a new metric they implemented designed basically to help people like us. Yay! Something for the bloggers, not the other people! If you didn’t get the email, here’s a screenshot: First of all, I found the new […]