I used to feel guilty because my kids don't have a lot of daily chores. Then I started making chore lists for the kids on Saturdays like my mom used to do. Saturday chore lists are magical. Grace and Noah have fully embraced them, and I have learned (once again) that I need to find systems that work for me rather than copying what others do. Of course there are things that need to be done more often than once a week. Making Saturday chore lists for my kids does not mean that they aren't helpful throughout the week, but the Saturdays we make an extra effort to get some things done. The key to success with my Saturday chore lists … [Read more...]
5 Ways Having a Baby is Easier the 3rd Time Around (and one big way it is harder)
It is completely natural for new moms to be nervous, yet hopeful when having their first baby. (I certainly was!) The thought of having more than one child may seem insanely difficult to a first time mom, but for myself, having a baby was easier the 3rd time around. This post contains affiliate links. 5 Ways Having a Baby is Easier the 3rd Time Around (and one big way it is harder) 1) I had experience giving birth. - My first baby had a fast and natural birth. My second baby was a breech birth via c-section. No matter which way things went with baby number three, I had already walked through both options. No two births are ever the … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Zuppa Toscana Soup
This savory, zuppa toscana soup is a knock off of the popular soup served at Olive Garden. The recipe makes a large amount, which makes it perfect for freezing. Enjoy the zuppa toscana soup with some italian bread, and freeze your leftovers for another day. Zuppa Toscana Soup INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground Italian sausage ½ to 1 tsp crushed red peppers (optional) 1 large onion, diced 2 tsp minced garlic (approx. 4 cloves) 10 cups chicken broth 4 large potatoes, peeled & cubed 1 cup heavy cream ¼ of a bunch of kale, chopped (approx. 6 cups) DIRECTIONS Brown the sausage in a stock pot along with the onion and … [Read more...]
20 Christian Easter Basket Ideas
Looking to add some extra meaning to your kids' Easter baskets this year? Here are 20 Christian Easter basket gift ideas that will remind your children that Easter is about more than jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. This post contains affiliate links. 20 Christian Easter Basket Ideas for ages 0 to Teens Loved 1 John 4:9 Bodysuit (newborn to 24 months) Bible Verse Organic Swaddle Blanket (newborn to 6 months) - I own a similar blanket from the company Modern Burlap. It was one of my favorite baby gifts with Isaac. I plan to hang it on the wall of his nursery. The Story of Easter Board Book (ages 0-3) Fisher Price Little … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of… 2018
Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, cranky kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They are my here and my now. They are a day in my life. This year is special because it is my first year with Isaac. Last year's "A Day in the Life" was on my due date! Isaac was born a week later. I am thankful to have Isaac with us this year to participate in the fun. A Day in the Life of Rebekah - January 18, … [Read more...]
Is My Blog Dying???
Year end reviews have always been popular in the blogging world. It has been years since I've shared a collection of my most popular posts from the year, so yesterday I sat down to look at the numbers. I pulled up all of the traffic my blog received in 2017, and what I found really surprised me. My most popular blog posts for the year were all from 2014. This isn't actually the surprising part since my most popular blog post of all time (which continues to be the most popular almost daily) was published in 2014. In fact, 2014 was a pretty epic year for my blog. That was also the year that I wrote the popular posts: I'm Scared to Have 2 … [Read more...]
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