In my mid twenties, I suddenly woke up to the fact that I didn’t have to WAIT on someone else to bring me something on Valentine’s Day so I could have a HAPPY Valentine’s Day. I could do this for myself. This is something that I greatly desire to teach my daughter. Such a fun day as Valentine’s Day should be celebrated and enjoyed by everyone. We can show our tween and teen daughters how to remain excited about future possibilities (of meeting Mr. Right:) while still being intentional today! Here are 10 memorable ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your daughter. Let’s have fun making memories with your daughters, with these Valentine’s Day ideas, as we demonstrate how to show love to others and care for ourselves! [Read more…]
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How to Set Family Goals
Goals are such an important part of an emotionally healthy life. So as we look back on 2018, I wanted to update you on my goal progress in 2018. Plus, I can’t wait to share with you all the various ways you can incorporate goals into your life and your family! Have you ever thought about creating goals as a family? Well, let me tell you of our experience creating family goals and how to set family goals. I’ll also include plenty of examples to get you thinking! [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…]
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…]
