In my last blog post, I told you I don’t have goals; I have priorities. While some think this is just an issue of semantics, I differ. Goals are an end. Once met, it’s over. For me to have goals means I must complete it. A goal can become so consuming for me, I lose
The 2:1 Conference is an annual event for Christian homeschool bloggers. It’s unique because it’s small enough to create a community and large enough to expand our blogs. I was thrilled to be among the sponsors, along with Melinda Martin Publishing and Design Service, of the conference. It was so much fun to talk to attendees about
You’re late getting to church — again. After service, a kind and wise elder lady gives you advice how to get your family in order, while your children run through the hallway. You hear, “Honey, it’s o.k. Some moms just fail.” Immediately the afterglow is gone. Even when you stay home all day, it’s not
I hate using images in social media and my blog posts. Well, maybe “hate” is a little strong. “Experts” tell me I need an image with every blog post, every social media post, every e-mail I write. O.K. Maybe I’m going overboard. I’m not against pretty pictures, or even witty or inspirational memes. But, it
What a surprise to find a notice that I had been given the Liebster Award by fellow blogger Beth from Classes by Beth. My first reactions was “Is this some kind of spam deal?” (Sorry, Beth.) Since the notice wasn’t from a foreign country with a strange-sounding name, I thought I’d check it out. The
This post contains affiliate links. “When I grow up I want to be like MaryFaye. She is involved with her family, travels, and still has time to campaign for her favorite candidate.” My friend MaryFaye is 86-years-old and shows no signs of slowing down. How is she able to keep going when so many us start
(Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer. While I try to check legal matters with attorneys and legal websites, I’m not offering legal advice. If you have further legal questions contact a literary attorney.) Sharing When I was a novice writer I was unduly concerned about my work being “stolen.” It was silly for me to think
This post contains affiliate links. Congratulations to Becky Liscombe, the winner of the gift card. Merry Christmas, Homeschool Mom!! Today, we’re kicking off a week of Homeschool Giveaways in a BIG way. After polling thousands of homeschool moms to find out what they really wanted for Christmas, I still couldn’t decide what would make the perfect
I’m not a fan of a single sentence on a website that says “Under Construction.” I thought about “Remodeling,” which is what is going on. Really, though, what’s going on here is “Re-direction.” Due circumstances that I saw coming, but hope wouldn’t, I making changes. God is redirecting my focus. As part of the the
Pete sure had a lot to say this morning. As I said my good mornings to Shana, Georgia, Hope, and Mabel, Pete hollered repeatedly letting me that he was there also — “Please, please. I’m over here. Pay attention to me.” During all the ruckus, Maggie, Daisy, and Molly just stood by and listened. I