Mandi Heming
Is Your Family Prepared for an Emergency?
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? With the peak of hurricane season upon us, there is no better time to make sure you and your family are prepared for an emergency.
There are...
10 Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Homeschooling
As we wrap up week two of our second year of homeschooling, I find myself reflecting on some of the lessons I learned during my first year teaching at home. I'm by no means...
When You Feel Like a Failure
I became a mother nearly seven years ago. From the very beginning, my journey has been clouded by unshakable feelings of failure. Far too often have I been disillusioned by the whispers in my...
Keeping Your Little One Quiet in Church
Keeping a young child quiet during a church service is no small feat. Thankfully, many churches have wonderful children's programs that allow parents to worship with undivided attention.
Still, there are some instances where you may need to...
Homeschooling While Pregnant :: 7 Survival Tips
If you've ever homeschooled during pregnancy, then you know that it can feel downright impossible. Struggling through morning sickness, exhaustion, hormonal changes and mood swings is hard enough without the added pressure of your...
Vanishing Twin Syndrome :: A Mix of Grief and Gratitude
We recently (and quite unexpectedly) found out that we are expecting for the third time. Almost immediately after the positive pregnancy test, I was inundated with first trimester symptoms.
Only this time, it was different. The...
The Top 9 Hits of the 90s {Toddler Edition}
We all know that life with a toddler is just one big party... right?
Okay, maybe not, but we should still commemorate the experience with a killer soundtrack. So cue the dream sequence sound effect and let's imagine...
Are Food Dyes Causing Your Toddler’s Tantrums?
Some time around my youngest daughter's second birthday, I noticed her behavior was becoming more and more difficult to manage. Having navigated these waters before, I chalked it up to the "terrible twos" and hoped...