Food for the Soul

Mustard Seed Faith

My family and I are on our first family vacation since my fifth blessing was born over three years ago. My parents gave us a gift at a resort in Northern Michigan. Our family of eight are comfortably enjoying our cozy little space. 🙂 We did our grocery shopping for the week and we are… Continue reading Mustard Seed Faith

Food for the Soul

Don’t Wish…

Sometimes, to stay positive we just need to change the way we approach things. Having the right mindset is essential to being successful in reaching your highest potential in whatever you seek to accomplish through Christ Jesus, whether it is a homemaker, teacher, doctor, coach...whatever it is you are called to do. As I was… Continue reading Don’t Wish…

Food for the Soul

CheerFULL Giving

Giving is such a blessing. The person who receives the gift is blessed and the person who gives the gift is blessed. It is a win-win! But many times gifts may not be shared with a cheerful heart. For some, giving becomes a bitter sacrifice. And even though the person on the receiving end may… Continue reading CheerFULL Giving

Home School

JOYFull Homeschool “Group” Curriculum and A Couple New Things…

I enjoy teaching certain subjects in a group setting. As long as I keep it short and interesting (with treats handy), I can keep the attention of all my kids in one 15-minute sitting. I have made the mistake of having back to back group subjects (e.g., Bible then Science) and the kids lost interest… Continue reading JOYFull Homeschool “Group” Curriculum and A Couple New Things…

Home School

JOYFull Homeschool Planning Mayhem…

MomSchooling Moments: Uncovering the JOYs of Homeschooling a Large Family I am right in the middle of my homeschool planning mayhem (yes, this is actually one of my planning pages...). I have busted brain cells trying to figure out the best way to school five children with a crawling one-year old baby. I have pads… Continue reading JOYFull Homeschool Planning Mayhem…