Some individuals really have a knack for home decorating, but I’m not one of them. I don’t have a lot of time, money, or talent to put into decorating, so I focus a lot more on function than form. However, I’m keenly aware that the appearance of my home impacts the atmosphere in my home. I want the atmosphere in my home to be warm and peaceful … [Read more...] about Using Fall Decor to Promote Gratitude
October 2019 Dinner Menu
It’s been a while since I shared a menu on Of The Hearth. I used to plan a month’s worth of meals each season (fall, winter, spring, and summer) and we’d use each of these menus for three consecutive months before moving on to a new menu (you can read details on how I did this here and see many of the menus here). I stopped using that … [Read more...] about October 2019 Dinner Menu
Dare to Prepare: Flood Preparedness and Safety
I recently watched as many families in my area got trapped on roadways and/or saw water rush into their homes due to heavy rains from a tropical system. Like in other coastal areas, this is a somewhat frequent occurrence around here because we live in a flood-prone area. Those of us in these areas need to be proactive about preparing … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: Flood Preparedness and Safety
Stuffed Pepper Skillet
I feel like a significant portion of my life as a wife and mom is spent trying to prepare nutritious and affordable meals that my husband and kids will actually eat. Preparing meals takes so much effort because my husband is a picky eater and my kids’ preferences are somewhat mercurial. If this sounds like your household and/or you like … [Read more...] about Stuffed Pepper Skillet
The Most Wonderful Things About Autumn
I enjoy watching the seasons change. I love the order the seasons give our lives, the biblical truths of which they remind us, and the way each transition from one to the next feels like a new beginning. Though I’m typically excited when we change seasons, I’m often extra enthusiastic when we transition to fall. Maybe this is because I … [Read more...] about The Most Wonderful Things About Autumn
Our 2019-2020 Kindergarten Curriculum
Can you believe that my oldest child is in kindergarten? It feels a bit surreal because I’m sure it was just yesterday that she was a baby! However, I’m now homeschooling a kindergartner and a preschooler while my 1-year-old keeps watch. My preschooler is using many of the same materials we used when my oldest was in preschool (see an … [Read more...] about Our 2019-2020 Kindergarten Curriculum
Printable First Day of School Sign for Photos
Many parents take photos of their kids when they are headed out the door or walking up to their classrooms on the first day of school. Recently, some families have begun having their kids hold cute signs that provide a little bit of info about themselves. I take lots of photos of my kids, but I’ve never kept up with things like baby books … [Read more...] about Printable First Day of School Sign for Photos
9 Ways Wives Can Avoid Nagging
Nagging, which is repeatedly pestering someone to complete a task or act on some advice, isn’t a very pleasant or effective way to communicate. Last week I shared some ideas regarding why women, but not men, are seen as nags. I'm fascinated by the explanations that experts and laypeople have proposed. This week we are going to explore … [Read more...] about 9 Ways Wives Can Avoid Nagging
