Category Archives: Lifestyle

Kids and Consequences: Reality Discipline

Recently, I pulled out an old book, that I read when the kids were much smaller, called Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours – by Kevin Leman. In this book, Dr. Leman talks to parents about Reality Discipline. Reality Discipline … Continue reading

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Learning How to Relax by Simplifying My Life

I am sitting at my a some-what local coffee shop, enjoying a Naked Green Machine having my biggest chill ever… relaxing, that is. Since simplifying my life, my mind isn’t wandering to the next thing on my to-do list for … Continue reading

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Declutter – Part Two

Recently, I was introduced to a book called Faithfully Frugal by Kari Patterson. I can definitely say that this book couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I’ve found that I go through seasons of stuff accumulating in … Continue reading

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How I Started Homeschooling

As Spring is here and Summer is well on its way, this is usually the time that I begin reflecting back on our homeschool year and wonder just who learned more… me? or my kids? At the time of this … Continue reading

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Have A Cleaner Home in Less Time

After having my children, I very quickly learned that I can no longer have a cleaner home in minutes, just before company comes over. Suddenly, it seemed that every time I would turn around, laundry, dishes, toilets, windows or floors … Continue reading

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Decluttering – Part One

“You are not your stuff, and if your stuff is not helping you create the life, mood, and harmony that you want, then what’s it doing in your life?” –Peter Walsh Springtime is almost here, and we have decided to … Continue reading

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