Amazon has extended their $5 off $20 on printed books special! Every year, I add at least one (if not two) books to my Christmas wish list. PLUS, I love to read a book to the kids during Winter Break! And books make a wonderful gift for everyone from baby showers, to teens and in betweens! Right now, Amazon deals continued for book lovers has a code where when you spend $20 on books, you will receive $5 off when you use the code GIFTBOOK18 . [Read more…]
How to Support Bloggers and Small Businesses You Love
Would you love to be instrumental in helping your favorite bloggers or small businesses build their business so you can keep enjoying and reaping the rewards of their expertise? It is way more simple than you think to send a little love and support and doesn’t need to cost you an extra dime! Here are 10 ideas on how to support bloggers and small businesses you love! [Read more…]
4 Ways to Avoid Raising Entitled Tweens and Teens
Are you raising an entitled tween or teen? Parents often remark to me how their teen is ungrateful, expecting mom or dad to do everything for them. And yet that same teen never wants to help around the house! Most parents see the symptoms of entitlement in their teens but feel helpless to change the behavior, often citing the society we live in today. While yes, I agree that society adds to this “it’s all about me” self-focus, society is not living in our houses. We are. So what can WE do as parents, in our own home, to raise grateful and hard-working teens. Here are 4 ways to avoid raising entitled tweens and teens! [Read more…]
Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
It is so much fun watching others open their gifts especially when you are pretty sure you nailed it! So in order to help you pick out just the right gift, I created a lovely Christmas gift guide for teen girls. Obviously, I interviewed my own resident teen, Little Red. But we also chatted with some of her friends to see what is popular. Discover what is trending now for Christmas 2018 with this guide to Christmas gift ideas for teen girls. [Read more…]
Preparing Cattle for Winter
Winter is fast approaching here in the Midwest! This past week, we (and I do mean we this time) have all been busting our tails to get our livestock moved together and prepped for winter. Thankfully, I did have time to take plenty of pics to share with my lovely readers. And Country Boy loves when I talk country so in order to keep him happy we are going to talk cows this week;) Here are the behind the scene workings of preparing cattle for winter at Hickory Hollow Farm! [Read more…]
10 Unconventional Self-Care Ideas
Self-care is about caring for yourself. But tending to your needs isn’t just about beautifying ourselves. Physical needs are a part of self-care but so is finding ways to attend our mental and emotional needs. Sometimes self-care can be about caring for and brightening our space or taking a moment for mental clarity. Here are 10 unconventional self-care ideas that will re-energize and lift your spirits. [Read more…]
Simple Christmas Service Projects for Families
Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do. So some of my cherished memories of family service ideas are the ones where we created or bought a gift for someone in need. Here are some simple Christmas service projects for families that your whole family can join in and participate together. [Read more…]
4 Essential Habits of Happy, Connected Families
Owning cows was never on my bucket list. Honestly, having cows wasn’t on any list of mine. But what was on my list was raising my kids to love God and family and know how to work hard. And if I have to wade through cow manure to get there then that is exactly what I plan on doing. Sometimes as a mom, you have to be willing to sacrifice some of what you want or envisioned to get to the important goals you have for your family. So what are the biggest challenges facing your family? And what habits do you have in place to overcome those obstacles? Learn some of the common problems facing families, and 4 essential habits of happy, connected families that we must have to overcome! [Read more…]
4 Honest Reasons Why You Don’t Have Friends
Most of us would say that we want friends. We want, even hunger, for those deep connections. Friendships are part of an emotionally healthy life. Friendships allow us to laugh, to keep perspective on life, and to be encouraged to grow. So what is going on if as adults we don’t have any of those relationships? Here are 4 honest reasons why you don’t have friends. [Read more…]
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