We took an impromptu beach trip over the first part of this week, thus the delay for my next post. Aaron received some extra time off work this week, so we are enjoying some rest as a family! Photo Credit Every month that I post my reading list, I get the question: how do you [...]
Finding Time to Read as a Homemaker
by Lindsay on Aug 24, 2010 in building the family, faith & womanhood
The Essential Back To School Preparation
by Kat on Aug 09, 2010 in building the family
With the new school year fast approaching, it is essential that we, as mothers, make sure we don’t get overwhelmed by the responsibilities and tasks that accompany the months of August and September. We must simplify our lives to make sure we have room for all the things that await us: Back to school shopping, [...]
Training Little Disciples – A Work of Grace & Patience
by Lindsay on Jul 23, 2010 in building the family, faith & womanhood
“But you, O Lord, are compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” – Psalms 86:15 I have two little disciples – one sweet boy and one sweet girl. They have been specially assigned to me. I’m training little hearts today through my every word and deed. Daily I struggle to [...]
Developing a Family Mission Statement
by Lindsay on Jul 16, 2010 in building the family
“Every decision we make is ultimately governed by some kind of interest or goal or objective or value or principle, whether we know it or not. A Family Mission Statement is an effort to bring to an explicit level what your goals and values are so that people are on the same page.” – Stephen [...]
How To Prepare The Day For Our Children
by Kat on Jul 12, 2010 in building the family
Photo Credit This post is written by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Kat. Preparations We set out their clothes, make their breakfast, and tidy the house so that our children can start the day off well. But there is an even more important preparation we need to make before the day begins. We need to prepare [...]
Read Aloud: The Best Education
by Lindsay on Jun 28, 2010 in building the family, learning at home
“You may have tangible wealth untold: Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be – I had a mother who read to me.” -Strickland Gillian, ‘The Reading Mother” Do you take those precious moments to read aloud to your children? Again and again perhaps? Did you know establishing this [...]
Green & Simple Birthday Parties for Kids
by Lindsay on Jun 18, 2010 in building the family, frugal & simple, natural & green
Carina asked: I was wondering if you have any tips for a frugal, eco-conscious birthday party for a baby. I thought that would be a great discussion topic, and since your kids are older than mine, you might have some good ideas! Birthday parties can definitely be a source of great waste from wrapping paper, [...]
How To Be Well-Travelled Without Leaving Home
by Vina on Jun 16, 2010 in building the family, missions & ministry
This post is brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Vina Barham. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, travel was a big part of my life. Growing up in the Philippines, we traveled often to nearby [...]
Raising Kids With A Heart for the World
by Lindsay on Jun 11, 2010 in building the family, missions & ministry
As a young teenager through my junior high and high school years, you could have seen me frequently reading a missionary biography. I was inthralled in the adventures of the lives of missionaries in China, Philippines, and Indonesia. One such account of a young 19 year old single woman in the Philippines inspired my heart [...]
Simple & Frugal Road Trip Fun
by Michele on Jun 09, 2010 in building the family, frugal & simple, learning at home
This is part 2 in response to Amy’s request for suggestions as she embarks upon a 16-day traveling adventure with her family brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Michele Augur. A road trip is a great opportunity for new experiences and family bonding. But it can also be a potential for sibling bickering [...]
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