Written by Starla, Contributing Writer On the heels of New Year's come the New Year resolutions that we all make. Whatever the goals or resolutions: healthier way of eating, weight loss, financial goals, marriage goals and/or spiritual goals they all can be accomplished if we set ourselves up to succeed. I prayfully chose a word and a Bible verse to focus on throughout this year. Now that a theme word, goal or resolution has been chosen, what's next? How do we … [Read more...]
Our Must Have Homeschool Supplies
November 13, 2015 By
Written by Courtney @ A + Life, Contributing Writer Last year was our very first year homeschooling our oldest daughter, Abigail. While, both my husband and I were homeschooled growing up, going from homeschool student to homeschool parent and teacher can be kind of overwhelming! We tested the waters of homeschool pre-k and absolutely loved it. So, this September, we officially started homeschool Kindergarten! Or, Spena School, as we call it. We have been at it for almost two months now, … [Read more...]
Five Fun Fall Activities For Children
October 26, 2015 By
Written by Courtney @ A + Life, Contributing Writer It is hard to believe that we are already one month into the fall season and that before long (if not already!) we will be bombarded with all things Christmas related. But, today, I wanted to share about some of our very favorite fall things to do with our daughter, Abigail. This time of year is perfect for being outside all day long! The crisp autumn air, the bright sun, the sights and sounds of fall, all make for a wonderful … [Read more...]
The Succesful Transition from Summer to School
August 12, 2015 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Getting ready for the new school year means many things in our home. Our sleep schedule has to change, our chores change, we supplement differently and we have to ease back into a daily routine. Summer offers such freedom and opportunity to be laid back and relaxed. The kids can sleep in if they want (although mom keeps her 5:30am wake up time), we don't have to eat breakfast right away, we can chill inside during the afternoon heat and watch a … [Read more...]
Tips for eating healthy
March 6, 2015 By
Written by Christy @ Fresh Mix Momma, Contributing Writer Many people are looking to eat healthier these days. It seems like there is a common misconception that it is hard to eat healthy or too expensive. When I look at how my husband use to eat compared to now, I am shocked. Over the past few years we have pretty much completely changed our eating habits for the better. The best part about this change is, for us, it really wasn’t a hard change. Over the past few years we have just … [Read more...]
5 Herbs You Should Consider Growing This Year
February 16, 2015 By
Written my Karen @ To Work With My Hands, Contributing Writer If you've never grown herbs before, let me encourage you to make this the year. Herbs are amazing! There's so many wonderful herbs to try, and it can be overwhelming when you first decide to grow them. One eager browse through an online seed catalog can have you with a loaded cart before you know it. But, if you're just getting started, you'll be more successful if you keep things simple and grow just a few new herbs each … [Read more...]
Showing Acts of Kindness
February 4, 2015 By
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...]
Keeping the Holidays Simple
December 16, 2014 By
Written by Christy from Fresh Mix Momma, Contributing Writer December is a busy time of year for everyone! Thanksgiving just ended, Christmas is coming up and New Years is just around the corner. With everything going on, it’s very easy to get caught up in all the hustle and bustle and lose sight of the fun and meaning of the Holidays. Sometimes it’s just nice to be more low key and simple with Christmas to really enjoy the Holidays. If you are looking for a more simple Christmas, … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas… Winners Announced!!
December 10, 2014 By
Special thanks to all of you who participated in making this years 12 Days of Christmas a huge success! I hope you learned about some great businesses and will think about them when needs arise for certain products. Now to Announce the Winners: Maty's Healthy Products: Danielle R. via subscribe by email dōTERRA Essential Oil: Tynisia via following on pinterest Cowgirl Dirt Makeup Sarah B. via visiting day2day joys on fb Mamaw's Many … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas {Day 7: Eco Emi Subscription Box}
December 2, 2014 By
Today is the 7th day of the 12 days of Christmas Reviews & Giveaways 2014! Written by Karli of Feed Me Mama, Contributing Writer On the 7th day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me... A subscription box from Eco Emi! My box was full to the brim with fun, Eco-friendly goodies, including hot chocolate, hand sanitizer, peppermints, lip balm, herbal decongestant, and more! Eco Emi is a box subscription service that features eco-friendly gifts for the whole family. … [Read more...]
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