Morning Moments

Its a common phrase, with many variations, "your words have power". But listen ma'am, THEY DO. It's as plain and simple as that. I was watching my second oldest recently, really struggling day after day. His behavior was going downhill, and frankly, I was getting flustered. But upon reflection I realized he was drowning in mine and my husbands words. As a parent it can be hard to navigate correcting our children without crushing them, but it CAN be done. Even when day after d

Sipping coffee in the stillness of a still sleeping house while listening to the backyard ladies start to wake, greeting me with their...

I recently found myself wanting the same "amazing" calendar as all the homeschooling mamas around me have been talking about. The Skylight. It's is actually a really nifty and well designed item. Essentially it is a tabletop, large tablet; with a family calendar system built in so you can organize anything from which child feeds the dog at what time each day, to children's individual reading schedules and chore charts. But after ordering it, almost immediately, I was humbled

A rather easy dish that is always a hit . I serve it up with Rice and Beans, or as the meat for our Taco night, its always a crowd pleaser! Ingredients: 4-5 lbs Chicken (breast or boneless thighs can work too) 3-4 Limes 2-3 tsp Salt 3 tsp Garlic Powder 1/3 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Avocado Oil 1/3 cup Vinegar (Red wine, apple cider or white wine) 1 Onion (any onion) 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro **Adobo all purpose seasoning Step 1. Cook your chicken, after cooking your going to shred y

IT MATTERS! Listen, all the little tedious mundane things we do in our kitchens, and in our homes MATTER! It is humbling, and I think that contributes to believing the lie that its trivial or insignificant. But our days caring for children are made up of endless tiny moments and events. Those tiny events and happenings however, are NOT inconsequential. They are making and shaping our children, they are sharpening and molding our own character and hearts. Changing diapers, swe

A few years ago... I am in my kitchen washing dishes, when through the kitchen window above the sink I see my firstborn crying - Right...

I LOVE mornings. I find myself often quietly wishing the calmness of the first hour of the day could carry on and last longer. I love...