Quiet Nights! Stop Snoring Naturally

  Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Sometimes certain subjects aren't exciting to talk about, but they affect our lives in more ways than we know. One of those is snoring. Yes, snoring and this is something that I have had to deal with in my 15 years of marriage. After 15 years of trying almost every way to eliminate this problem, it is FINALLY solved and we've had two months of snore-free nights. Now, I want to share with you how we got to this amazing place of peaceful and restful … [Read more...]

A Few of my Favorite Things {April Edition}

I really enjoy getting to know some of my favorite bloggers from "behind the scenes." Ya know, what they're doing in REAL life.  I enjoy how to's, DIY ideas, 5 ways to... and so on but I also like to know that other bloggers, that they are just like me, real moms who have beyond blessed days and also have days they struggle and are in need of encouragement just like you and I, just trying to figure this thing out. Some of my favorties are Erin from The Humbled … [Read more...]

Protein Packed Nut Butter Bites

Written by Contributing Writer, Kari at Living Strong, Health & Wellness Snack time! Personally, I'm not a big "snacker". I can go meal to meal without needing any extra food to keep me going. Although, having a family, I need to have a plan on hand for our meals and snacks and then I need to make sure they are ready and available to eat! My kids, on the other hand, seem to need a snack every 30 minutes. I can understand why since they are on the go, non-stop, active kids. This can … [Read more...]

5 Easy Ways to Bring Spring to Your Home

Written by Contributing Writer, Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life As I write this, there is a fresh coating of snow on the ground at my house. It's our token snowfall of the year. We aren't likely to get any more snow, which has one very significant meaning to me-- Spring is on its way!  Winter has never been my favorite season. Far from it. January and February are usually hard months for me when, tired of being cold all the time, I am impatient for the return of sunshine and warmer … [Read more...]

Showing Acts of Kindness

Written by Christy @ Fresh Mix Momma, Contributing Writer It’s February, the month of all things lovey dovey. I personally think that one of the best ways to show someone that you care, is to show kindness. We need more kindness in this world. If everyone would make an effort to show acts of kindness everyday, this world could be a much better place. There are many ways that we can show kindness, both to our families and to others around us. However, it is so very easy to get caught … [Read more...]

7 Simple Ways To Improve Your Diet This Year

Please meet Karen, a new contributor here. She is a mama to many, with a passion to inspire you to be creative. I hope you will stop by her blog To Work with My Hands! Today she is sharing some simple ways to improve your health.  Written by Karen @ To Work With My Hands, Contributing Writer Are you one of the many people looking for ways to improve your diet this year? We all tend to realize after the food overload throughout the last few weeks of the year that we need to … [Read more...]

5 Homeschool Tips for Wiggly Kids

Written by Contributing Writer, Kelly @ Eyes On The Source Here we are half-way through the school year.  Cooler weather can make the days seem longer as the kids can't always get outside to run off their excessive amounts of energy.  The excitement of the new homeschool year has worn off by now and we're all ready for something new in the New Year! After a couple weeks off from school and many routine busting holiday events, late nights and cookies galore...it's been hard to get … [Read more...]

Blessing Others Through The Fruit Of The Spirit

Written by Contributing Writer, Kelly @ Eyes On The Source November and December begin the busy holiday season!  (Already??)  A time meant for reflection and remembrance, which can easily turn into a time of rush and regret.  The reason for the season, the One who came to seek and save the lost...   The goal of the Christian life is to become like this Savior, but this is the very time of year that our character can be most challenged.  How can we use this time to … [Read more...]

Welcome to our Log-Home {a photo tour}

At the beginning of this year we purchased our first home. That saying "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage" well, we did do life in that order but usually some where before or right after marriage but before baby, couples tend to purchase a home.  Due to our circumstances we held off on buying a home until almost 10 years of marriage and after not just one baby "In a baby carriage" but two, with the third being born just 2 months after moving … [Read more...]

On Being Organized

    Written by Allie @ The Purposeful Housewife, Contributing Writer *Please meet Allie, she's a new contributor here. I hope you'll leave a comment on how you relate to organization.  Over the past year, I have had to become a more organized person. When you have three kids in three years, a marriage and household to run, you sort of get forced into things that don't always match your personality. I've had to stop whining and just accept that my life calls for some … [Read more...]