When summer is over Every parent is different. They're either are so dang excited their kids are heading back to school or they are in tears that summer is over. I'm always a little of both. I love summertime with my kids, but I also love routine. Here is how I get my own children ready to head back for a new school year. We've swam, ate too much junk food, and stayed up entirely way too late, but it's summer and for us is a time to relax and enjoy each other's … [Read more...] about How to get your child ready for the new school year
Our Daily Life
Change, Change, Change
Change is coming Moving on up Change, change, change. I'll be honest, I don't think I handle change all that well. I'm a creature of habit, but when change is inevitably coming, I get all weirdly focused and tend to become obsessive about it. I have no idea where that comes from. I'm sure steamed from some deep rooted childhood thing, but that's for another day lol. It's been a whirlwind of a week. While in Africa for work, my husband messages me to let me know he was offered a promotion. … [Read more...] about Change, Change, Change
Back to School | My Top Resources
My top resources for back to school It's that time of year again. The smell of newly sharpened pencils, new backpacks filled, and the anticipation of having a solid 7 hours of work time ha! Just kidding, sort of ;) Here are my top back to school resources I use time and time again. Please note this post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through one of the links provided, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The list If your school is … [Read more...] about Back to School | My Top Resources
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 4
a 7 week series Dave Ramsey Baby Steps. Step 4 Week 4 is already here! This is a 7 week series in which I'm explaining Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps. These are the steps my own family is taking to rid ourselves of debt and live as freely as possible. Need to catch up? You can read about step 1, step 2, & step 3 by clicking those links or the links below. Week 1-Step 1 STARTER EMERGENCY FUND Week 2 -Step 2 PAY OFF ALL DEBT (EXCEPT THE HOUSE) USING THE DEBT SNOWBALL Week … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 4
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 3
a 7 week series We are on to week 3 of the Dave Ramsey baby steps! This is a 7 week series explaining his financial plan. *please note this post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through my link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.* Week 1 Here is week one of the baby steps. Week 2 Week 2 can be found here. What are the baby steps? Print List Here step 3 Now, we're still on baby step 2, but that doesn't mean I haven't planned out our next goals which … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 3
Chaos, Tears, and Letting Go
The fine art of chaos, tears, and letting go Chaos, tears, and letting go. It's become the motto of this house because sometimes it's the only way to survive. Let me tell you a story... The other day we all in the mom-mobile (aka: white min van) when my beautiful 8 year old son decided to tell his daddy and I quote "hey dad, mom had to change her underwear like 3 times today." Who said romance was dead? Face palm. You would think by this point in the day I may have had a complete … [Read more...] about Chaos, Tears, and Letting Go
How to get your kids to read all summer long
School lets out, kids get relaxed, and then you look around and realize they have lost that drive to keep learning. I get it. How to get your kids to read all summer long. Without fighting, without bickering, and without whining. Yes, it can be done and I'm going to give you some tools to make this summer the one when your kids enjoy it. This post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through one of the links, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. find … [Read more...] about How to get your kids to read all summer long
Mortgage Free Living- How we got out of debt and stay out of debt
I'd like to start this guest post trying not to fan girl too much, but I adore Lisa. She has been a huge inspiration for me to strive to live a life of freedom and I can't believe I'm lucky enough to have her on the blog. I want to really motivate anyone who wants something for their life, business, or family to push for it. Ask the hard questions, search for the right answers, and remember once you believe you can accomplish it, it can be done. Now, without further delay, let me welcome Lisa of … [Read more...] about Mortgage Free Living- How we got out of debt and stay out of debt
12 Month Feel Good Project | Month 1
month 1/July: focus on food 12 month feel good project has begun. I'm so excited to break this down by month. Small changes, month by month. As I stated in the previous post about the 12 Month Feel Good Project, I'm starting with food because for me...that's where feeling better begins. I am a sugar addict. For real, I am. And I know for a fact that when I feed my body what it actually needs, I feel 100 times better. My guidelines These guidelines I have created for … [Read more...] about 12 Month Feel Good Project | Month 1
Around Town | Peach Festival and Mt. Airy Adventure
A Saturday well spent Have you ever heard of Miss Angels Farm Annual Peach Festival? This is the 2nd year that put this event together and this year was to raise money for Surry Medical Ministries. Our trip around town was one for the memory book. Peach Farm Festival Since returning home from our beach trip, we hadn't gone anywhere or done anything worth mentioning so on Saturday we headed out to spend the day together with my mom. She had mentioned seeing about this … [Read more...] about Around Town | Peach Festival and Mt. Airy Adventure
