“Live together, learn together because living is learning.” –Kara Mangum Even though I studied education in college, it doesn’t take a degree to understand that children (and adults!) learn best using real-world, hands-on experiences. So why such the disconnect in the world of traditional education? I don’t have all of the answers but what I …
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 You just had a miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. Your heart is broken, your grief is overwhelming, and you don’t know what to do next. First, sweet mama, know that many have been where you are and understand the pain you are …
“You will be creating for the rest of your life. You might as well do it on purpose.” ~Unknown~ New Baby, New Decor! We are currently anticipating the arrival of our new sweet baby girl in March 2021! That time is approaching quickly so that means we need to kick up the organizing, cleaning, washing, …
Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a blessing to all. December 15th, 2020 marks the day that Ocala, Florida unveiled the very first Safe Haven Baby box in Florida. This is a great move forward to help prevent the death of sweet innocent newborns. What is a Safe Haven Baby Box? The …
I have been on a difficult journey for many years. This journey started about 7 years ago. After the loss of my first baby (due to miscarriage), I did a ton of research to make sure I was healthy enough to conceive, and carry, another baby. During my time of research, I learned how harmful …
No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. ~Aesop~ Teaching our children the importance of giving to others is something that is always on my heart. I fully understand that teaching this concept to children isn’t something that can be taught in one lesson or even a week’s worth of lessons. Instead, it is …
“Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others, each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor.” ~Marge Kennedy~ Soup is a wonderful idea! This is currently my absolute favorite fall soup recipe! It is a wonderful butternut squash soup recipe that will certainly …
“Our house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy.“ ~Author Unknown~ I never thought I needed to deep clean my towels before! After seeing other people post photos and videos of their laundry stripping experiences, I decided that I needed to see if my towels were just as bad. Read …
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they can do this is by not voting. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt~ It is the Summer of 2020, the year has been a bit crazy, to say the least. We have upcoming elections for our …
“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower As a young child, my parents taught me about the importance of being a good American citizen. They shared with me the value of being involved in the election process and the importance of actually voting in our elections. …
