The holidays tend to be extremely busy, and I often find myself relating to the Grinch this time of year. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Christmas, but I do not enjoy the commercialism that comes with it. It's overwhelming and takes away from the true meaning of Christmas. This isn't a blog about my thoughts on Christmas. But the best day I've had in a long time came right after an overwhelming Christmas holiday. It all started at 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 28th, 2025

When winter settles in and the cold keeps us indoors, it’s easy for cabin fever to set in, especially for homeschool moms juggling lessons and restless kids. I’ve found that having a few go-to activities can turn those chilly days into memorable moments filled with laughter and learning. If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and happy without stepping outside, here are three fun things to do at home that have worked wonders for my family. 1. Create a Themed Lea

Hello! I'm Melissa, and I have three amazing children: two daughters, aged 7 and 5, and a son, aged 3. We began our homeschooling journey in the fall of 2024, initially only homeschooling my middle daughter, who was just 4 years old at the time. Preschool was relatively easy, and having a younger brother around didn't complicate our lessons much. However, now that both of my daughters are at home, I find it a bit more challenging to keep everyone focused. Here are some things

Today began like any typical Saturday. I attended a breakfast meeting with one of the church teams I'm a part of, picked up some milk from the store, and headed back home. Once there, we decided to go for a family walk. Naturally, the kids wanted to bring their bikes, so we packed up and went to one of our favorite trails by the river. Midway through our walk, our middle child decided she wanted to remove the training wheels from her bike. Did I think she was ready? Not quite

Last week, our family went on a vacation. We had been planning and saving for this trip since March, and it turned out to be my favorite...

I made a comment in my "About Me" blog that I wanted to talk about. I am a mother of three children and have been a stay-at-home mom...