Marriage and Family: Marriage in the Era of Broken Hearts

We live in an era of broken hearts, wounding histories, cohabitation, blended families, and all sorts of new configurations of marriage and family. Dave and I LOVE it when we catch a quiet moment with Sandra Beck! ❤️ “My marriage was so bad. I realize it was not worth...

Recipes to Teach Hospitality and Reading: Welcome to My Kitchen

Nothing beats great recipes to get kids in the kitchen and reading! My childhood copy of Cooking Through Rose-Colored Glasses is falling apart! Welcoming kids into the world of reading is as simple as sharing a favorite family recipe in your kitchen. Yes, women have...

Bedtime Stories and Pajama Parties: Inspiring Your Kids to Love Reading

Kids’ Rules and Skittles make for a many happy faces when we play games. “All my pajama stories involve our cousins and the silly things we did,” reported Anna when I asked her to talk about how bedtime stories and pajama parties help kids read. “It’s less...

Memoirs for Kids: Scrapbooking to Own Their Stories Like a True Liberal

He chomped down on the barbecued rib and snarled, tossing his head like a dinosaur. Instantly, he doused the next rib with sauce, devouring several like he hadn’t eaten in days instead of hours. Yep, we were creating memoirs for kids. Scrapbooking with a side of...

Walk-in Education. No Homeschool Burn Out Here!

When I think of friends as my sanctuaries, I definitely think of the good women God has placed in my life! One month of school done, eight more to go! Education burnout is real. Ouch! Cure the blues with some fun. Walk-in education is easy. Plus, it expands your...

Veterans Day: The Busy Mom’s Guide with Anna Krafve Pierce

Creating a teaching moment about sacrifice is as easy as turning kids lose with a few art supplies and some good ideas. If you’re wondering what you’re going to do for Veterans Day, Anna says no problem! We got this! You can walk in the door and have your kids...