Part I: Pam Barnhill’s Morning Basket and Plan Your Year Resources I've heard it said (and I agree) that the month of August is like one long Sunday night. So much to do to get ready for September! So much bittersweet satisfaction in that last little bit of freedom. That said... I've been hitting the planners pretty hard in preparation for … [Read more...]
On this, the first day of Back-to-School
I long to live from a place of rest, to teach and mother from peace rather than anxiety. I'm quite certain that He desires that for all of us-- His beloved daughters called to the educating and raising up of little hearts and minds. --Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie So I made the kids their back-to-school Schultüte (locally known as … [Read more...]
Back to School {with gratitude}
Prologue: I hope that my words speak to your heart somehow, because the devil has sure been working on mine. Every morning he renews his attack. He chides me about my cluttered home; he reminds me—constantly—of all my failures; and he taunts me nonstop about the many accomplishments of all my friends. “Get behind me,” I say, and I walk away, … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Lunch Box Review: Crystal Farms Cheese Nibblers
There aren't many ways I've tried to "monetize" this blog although [honest blogging alert] I'm tempted sometimes because right now we have zero income. (It's all good, though. God always provides.) That said, sometimes I get asked to review a product in exchange for trying it out for free. I like those two words for free, by the way. They are … [Read more...]
