Debt. It is such an ugly word which has a hold on so many of our lives. I know it did mine! For so many years my husband and I were slave to the lender, and we aren't out of the woods yet. By the grace of God we are close, with only a little … Continue reading How Debt Hinders a Stay-at-Home Mom
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Sacrifice During Our Debt Free Journey and Ideas to Help Moms Stay at Home with Their Children
A couple of days ago, I wrote an article about how we can afford to be stay at home moms. In this post, I mentioned that our family has paid off over $260,000 worth of debt within the last three years and have received just a tad of push back. Because of this large amount … Continue reading Sacrifice During Our Debt Free Journey and Ideas to Help Moms Stay at Home with Their Children
We Can Afford to be Stay At Home Moms
We live in a two income culture where it is sometimes plain hard to keep our heads above water. And yet, our families need us to be at home. The security a stay-at-home mom brings to her family is priceless. So what's a mom to do? Can our families survive on a single income in … Continue reading We Can Afford to be Stay At Home Moms
We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
This week, I turned down an invitation and I felt kind of guilty doing so. The invitation was a really sweet gesture involving a couple of my children. I turned it down because I knew my pregnant self was tired, and our days have been full with Daddy time over the weekend. And still, I … Continue reading We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
Enjoying Home
Hello, friends! We have been settling into our new home for about a month now and I wanted to share a few thoughts about just how thankful I am for our time in South Carolina. I have been reflecting on the good habits I learned while there which have carried over to our new home. … Continue reading Enjoying Home
An Ordinary Life
Today, my son turns nine. We've blown up balloons, and are excitedly looking forward to when daddy arrives home so a few presents can be opened. Bookshelves have been organized, and my oldest daughter took the little guys on a picnic outside. Yesterday, I spent a bit of time planting a couple of climbing roses … Continue reading An Ordinary Life
Finding Joy as a Stay at Home Wife and Mom
Last week I wrote about the incredible joy that is found in the life of a stay at home wife and mom. But sometimes this joy seems elusive, doesn't it? I know that some days I feel like I'm amazing at this mom thing, and other days I wonder why in the world the LORD … Continue reading Finding Joy as a Stay at Home Wife and Mom
The Joy of Being a Stay at Home Wife and Mom
What a joy it is to be a stay at home wife and mother! I woke up this morning with a new spring in my step after battling a cold the past few days. It has been such a blessing to have the privilege to stay at home to mend with no pressing outside obligations. … Continue reading The Joy of Being a Stay at Home Wife and Mom