There was a short period of time after the birth of my first child where I sometimes stayed in my pajamas all day. The same thing happened after the birth of my second child. After I had my third child, this phenomenon lasted for a longer period of time and I sometimes exchanged my pajamas for loungewear. When the pandemic hit a little over a … [Read more...] about Getting Dressed for Yourself
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Pause and Take In the Sunrise
A few days ago, when I stood up from the table to begin breakfast preparations for my girls, I noticed pink and purple streaks across the sky. We have large, south-facing windows in our living room and dining room. I absolutely love the natural light these let in! That morning, the light they were letting in was from a vibrant, colorful … [Read more...] about Pause and Take In the Sunrise
9 Ways to Save Time When Preparing Dinner
I often feel rushed while preparing dinner. On most nights, I’ve already had a long, busy day. This means dinner preparation generally feels like yet another hurdle in a long race. Over the past few years I’ve discovered a number of ways to save time while preparing dinner. These strategies help me get dinner on the table in a timely … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Save Time When Preparing Dinner
When is the Best Time of Day for Your Quiet Time?
Most Christians I know (including myself) value having personal devotional time set aside for reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, memorizing Bible verses, and engaging in other faith-building activities. I like routines, so I have always sought to have my devotional time (or “quiet time,” which is the most common term I hear used to … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time of Day for Your Quiet Time?
Printable Images for a Visual Schedule for Kids
While I’m not a fan of rigid schedules, I do find it easier to complete the tasks I need to complete each day when I have a routine in place. I believe that having a routine also benefits my children. I appreciate routines so much that five years ago I even wrote a post on how routines can make or break your day! It is a little difficult to … [Read more...] about Printable Images for a Visual Schedule for Kids
Be Prepared: Thoughts On and Lessons From the 2021 Texas Freeze
It quickly became apparent to me last week that I was not going to get a post of any type published. However, I have one for you today! As many of you know, I live in the Houston metro area. Last week we—and pretty much all of Texas—experienced a brutal winter storm. I grew up in Colorado, so I know that those of you in the north have … [Read more...] about Be Prepared: Thoughts On and Lessons From the 2021 Texas Freeze
Printable Weekly To-Do List
For all of my adult life I’ve used printed planners to keep track of appointments and schedule important tasks. I’ve kept daily to-do lists in these planners, and this has been essential to my productivity. Last year I realized that this approach was no longer working for me. I’m almost always accompanied by my three young kids, so carrying my … [Read more...] about Printable Weekly To-Do List
New Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids
As many of you know, we sold our house and moved into a new place a few weeks ago. We’re in the same city, but we’re across town from our old place. As we were on a walk the other day, I realized that our walks and the times we run errands would be perfect opportunities for my kids to become familiar with our new location. My kids enjoy … [Read more...] about New Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids
