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Every year I do the same thing. I tell myself that I will get all my Christmas shopping, and gifts made and done before Thanksgiving. This has been a Christmas wish that continues to elude me! It has been on very rare occasions that I actually have sent Christmas gifts early enough that they arrive before Christmas. Such high hopes... maybe this year? I doubt it.

I have learned that we, parents, need to be the examples of how and WHY Christmas is celebrated...... continue reading

Today as I was planning for an upcoming trip to support and encourage one of our children, I had many thoughts going through my mind about the nature of motherhood, and this came to mind: Moms move mountains.

Why does homeschooling during this time equal stress for many of us? Why can't homeschooling be fun and stress-free during the holiday season? It took me years, but I did figure out how to reduce some of the homeschool stress during this time.

Realized you can’t do it all.

You can’t continue the regular homeschool routine...continue reading

When our children were growing up ad especially when they were teens, Plugged in was our go-to for answers in what was good and worth the watch and what was not.. Even for adults, it is a great reference to check before spending time and money on a movie that if you knew..... you would not have watched.... continue reading