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4 Ways to Quell Comparison

May 31, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Comparison creeps in stealthily and it is super common, so how can we battle it? Here are four helpful approaches.

I don’t know what it’s like for you, but when I hang out with friends and acquaintances, I find it easy to begin comparing myself with them. I’ll take note of their talents and see how mine measure up, I’ll think about how my house compares to their houses, I’ll consider how our approaches to parenting are similar or different, etc. I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Quell Comparison

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: friendship, handling differences, spiritual growth

6 Air Mattress Alternatives

May 28, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Send that uncomfortable, leak-prone air mattress packing! Check out these six affordable and compact alternatives.

I’m so thankful that my family’s home is large enough that we are able to use one bedroom as a guest room. However, sometimes one guest room isn’t enough to accommodate all of our guests! For example, my husband’s youngest brother and his girlfriend came for a short visit a couple of weeks ago. Their visit happened to coincide with a visit … [Read more...] about 6 Air Mattress Alternatives

Filed Under: Strengthening Family Tagged With: hospitality

Why and How to Share Tough Bible Stories with Kids

May 24, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Some Bible stories are violent. Others are confusing. Is it wise to share these with our kids? I believe it is. Here’s why and some tips for doing so.

The Bible is full of stories that encourage us, show us how much God loves us, and leave us feeling inspired. However, it is also full of stories that depict violence, speak of curses, and leave us struggling to remember that God is good and just. I find it a little difficult to share these latter stories with my kids! In the past, I often … [Read more...] about Why and How to Share Tough Bible Stories with Kids

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: preschoolers, school-age children, spiritual growth, toddlers

Super Easy Pear Blueberry Cobbler

May 21, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Tender pears and juicy blueberries complement each other perfectly in this delicious, easy-to-prepare cobbler.

There are some flavors that just go together perfectly. In my opinion, one of these great flavor combos is pears and blueberries. Because I love the flavor of these two fruits together, I once tried a simple recipe for a pear blueberry cobbler. This was about a decade ago. The recipe was so easy and yielded such a tasty dessert that … [Read more...] about Super Easy Pear Blueberry Cobbler

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Forming Genuine Friendships in the Age of Social Media

May 17, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Social media may make it difficult to connect with friends in real life. Here are 5 ways to form genuine friendships in this age of social media.

Because we have many friends or followers on social media and we interact with these folks (often by “liking,” commenting on, or sharing posts), it seems like we are connected. However, this sense of connection is often an illusion. In fact, I bet many individuals walk away from time spent on social media feeling just as alone as they did … [Read more...] about Forming Genuine Friendships in the Age of Social Media

Filed Under: Rejuvenating Friendships Tagged With: friendship, technology

Is it Truly Beneficial for Kids to Stay in Rear-Facing Car Seats for so Long?

May 14, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Why are kids supposed to remain rear-facing in their car seats until a minimum of age 2? Is this a fad or is there science behind the recommendation?

When I put my kids in our vehicle, I sometimes get questions or comments from friends and family members about my 3-year-old. “Isn’t she a little big to be in that car seat?” “She doesn’t look very comfortable.” “Wouldn’t she rather be facing the front so she can see better?” Folks ask these questions because my 3-year-old is … [Read more...] about Is it Truly Beneficial for Kids to Stay in Rear-Facing Car Seats for so Long?

Filed Under: Promoting Healthful Living, Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies, health and safety, preschoolers, toddlers

16 Bible Verses to Encourage Moms

May 10, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

These Bible verses, contained in a convenient printable, are an excellent way to encourage the moms in your life!

All moms need encouragement. It doesn’t matter if her kids are young or grown and it doesn’t matter if she has one kid or a dozen. Each and every mom you know could use a few words of encouragement! One powerful way to provide encouragement is to share words from Scripture. The Bible has many encouraging things to say to moms. I’ve … [Read more...] about 16 Bible Verses to Encourage Moms

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance, Strengthening Family Tagged With: babies, holidays, preschoolers, school-age children, toddlers

Easy Enchilada Bake with Hidden Veggies

May 7, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Go ahead and enjoy a second serving! The whole family will love the flavor of this easy-to-prepare enchilada bake that contains hidden vegetables.

I’ve been craving a lot of Mexican food during this pregnancy. I decided to make enchiladas a few weeks ago. However, I was busy, so I didn’t want to take the time to wrap meat in individual tortillas. I layered the tortillas and meat instead and I even found a way to work in some extra veggies! The enchiladas themselves aren’t that … [Read more...] about Easy Enchilada Bake with Hidden Veggies

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

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