I was talking with some moms the other day and the subject of what our kids call other adults came up. One friend said she cannot stand kids calling her Mrs. So-and-So and prefers they use her first name. Another said she requires her kids to use Mr. or Mrs. A friend of mine from Georgia … [Read more...] about Do Your Kids Use Titles of Respect?
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I am working on some exciting things here behind the scenes of Homegrown Mom, and my readership has grown quite a bit lately. In my heart, I still feel like I am writing to my mom and husband every day. I know there are more of you out there now, so will you please do me a favor and take this … [Read more...] about Reader Survey
When the Spirit Doesn’t Thrill You
I’m standing in a makeshift church, singing quietly so I can hear the voices of the saints I am surrounded by. I smile inside. This must be what heaven is like. I close my eyes and pour my heart out to the Lord. He is worthy to be praised! My scalp is tingling and goose bumps cover my … [Read more...] about When the Spirit Doesn’t Thrill You
Stay Home
Wanna do something radical? Just say no. Skip the neighbor kid’s recital. Blow off the next potluck. Miss a mid-week service. Go ahead, embrace your inner hermit. Cuddle on the couch. Play a board game. Stay home. The world will be waiting tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Stay Home
Homemaking Gifts for Girls
Today I am posting at Raising Homemakers, sharing simple gift ideas that encourage homemaking for your daughters. Most of them are a little more fun than the cleaning one shown above ;) Come by and say hi! … [Read more...] about Homemaking Gifts for Girls
A Prayer for Your Daughter and A Giveaway | Day 10
Today is the final day of 10 Days of Homeschooling Girls! I know most mothers pray over their children daily. We might do it on our own, in our quiet time, or with our hands on them, as we tuck them in safely at night. So often thankfulness wells up in me when I look at my girls throughout … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Your Daughter and A Giveaway | Day 10
