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 with this guide to Christmas gift ideas for teen girls.**Updated for 2021** [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. Bless others as well as your own family with these Christmas community service ideas! [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…]
4 Ways to Leave a Lasting Legacy as a Parent
As I said good-bye to my Dad last week, I realized the huge whole he has left in my life. I knew it would be hard when he died, but even I didn’t understand how he had touched every area in my life. And just like my Dad taught me so much during his lifetime, he has taught me another lesson through his death. We don’t have to be perfect parents to leave a lasting positive legacy. Here are 4 ways to leave a lasting legacy as a parent that I learned from my Dad. [Read more…]
6 Life Areas to Balance for Real Personal Growth
I love the idea of balance. My husband likes to joke how much my side of the family is all about “everything in moderation.” And when it comes to personal growth, it can very beneficial to step back and look at our life from a distance. We may want to ask ourselves if there are any areas of our life that are hurting our personal development. If we are doing fabulous in most of our life but our family life or finances are a train wreck it will soon began to wreak havoc in other areas. Here are 6 life areas to balance for real personal growth. [Read more…]
5 Reasons to Foster Teen and Grandparent Relationships
“Hey, Mom,” my son said walking into the kitchen, “You’ll never believe what Grandma said.” Launching into a conversation he recently had with his Grandma, I listened on pleased but inwardly sighing. My son relayed how he had come to some profound conclusion, with his grandparent’s help, of course. And now he knew what he needed to do. Hmmm…I think I just had this same conversation with him…oh, I, don’t know…500 times before. Funny though, until one of his grandparents said it, it didn’t make any sense to him. Grandparents have super powers like that. Teens greatly benefit from relationships with their grandparents and that bond truly matters. Here are 5 reasons to foster teen and grandparent relationships. [Read more…]
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