Hi! This week I have an exciting announcement to make! For the past few weeks I have been doing a lot of planning and preparing. And that is because… I’m putting together a home management video series! Ekonomia The BadgerDad and I spent some time brainstorming a title for this series. And eventually we settled …
I am writing this article while all my children are three and under. And yet, the issue of screen safety for my child has haunted me since before my first child came out of my womb. One of the nice things about starting a family young, is that I have the fresh memories of how …
Before having kids, I’d never even heard of meal planning. But it turns out this is an essential skill for stay-at-home wives and mothers! And, not only did I not know about meal planning, I also couldn’t cook. Talk about being unprepared! Now here I am, after four and a half years of marriage, and …
After doing a quick pinterest search for “Wedding Anniversary Ideas,” I discovered there isn’t much out there for couples with kids or the staying-at-home types. Now doing a 5 mile hike in the mountains might be a great way to celebrate an anniversary. But it isn’t a cost effective way for us to celebrate our …
I often feel behind when it comes to communication skills. After moving around a lot as a child, I never had the time to make close friendships. Having a helicopter-style parent for a mother didn’t help with this either. However, now that I am an adult (and married), I have taken on the challenge of …
Parenting is a daily learning experience. We learn more about our children and about ourselves everyday. We have a lot to learn. And so do our children. “The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide adequate substitute” (CCC 2221). What an awesome responsibility to have. But …
Living the best year ever, and making more time for what matters most… Happy New Year! At the beginning of a new year, it seems like everyone is under a lot of pressure to make this year the best year ever. Well, don’t worry! No matter what you do this year, this will be your …
First of all, what is self care? Well, part of it is taking care of your body. Getting enough sleep, exercising, and proper hygiene are all a part of self care. But so is looking after your mental and spiritual health. And all of these can be hard to take care of as a mom. …
Making a Block Schedule Rule of Life I made a Rule of Life last year when I had one child. I marked up every hour of the day with an appoint task. And, well, it was a bit much. In the end it was helpful to have an order to the day. But recently I’ve …
Halloween – But it’s not Byzantine! Halloween, which is also called All Hallow’s Eve (I like this one best because it sounds old fashioned and I love that), Hallowmas, Hallowtide, or All Saint’s Eve, happens on October 31st. Right? Well, kind of. For Roman Catholics, and anyone celebrating whatever comes up on a secular calendar, yes. But …