Monthly Archives: August 2014

Homemade Happiness is the Greatest Joy

This time of year, the transition from summer to fall with a new homeschool year, always brings with it some frustration, anger, and sadness for me, for a variety of reasons I won’t go into here. But this year I … Continue reading

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Free Downloads About Childhood Vaccines for Holistic-Minded Mamas

Have you heard the news? My friends at LDS Holistic Living are offering two free downloads to aid in getting educated about childhood vaccines. We all won’t our children to be healthy and happy. Where do vaccinations fit into the equation of … Continue reading

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Do Your Hair Like Erin Bates

Have you ever wondered how to use sponge curlers without having frizz curls in the end? Growing up, my sisters and I used to do our hair with “spongies” and then brush the curls into a frizz, that we called … Continue reading

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Super News for Holistic-Minded Missionary Mamas!

This is me with my missionary son. He comes home in three months! We are so excited. He gets to be in Mayberry right now. I’m so jealous! Did you know that there is now an officially approved program for … Continue reading

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How to Celebrate Your Anniversary!

This past weekend I celebrated my 23rd wedding anniversary! Woo-hoo! 23 years and 7 kids have brought a lot of changes! I am grateful for my marriage and have found a lot of happiness, as well as challenges and trials, … Continue reading

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Get the Family Clothes Organized Before the New School Year!

I was at this presentation in the video above, featuring AnnMarie Norton, back at the Family Forum in March 2014. She teaches you how to simplify storing clothes and rotating laundry by having a family closet in the laundry room. … Continue reading

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August 2014 Mothers Who Know Giveaway and Class!

It’s time for another Mothers Who Know Class and Giveaway of a registration! This photo above features three of the favorite mothers in my life, my two sisters and my mom. We had a week-long family reunion/vacation at the beach a … Continue reading

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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week With a FREE Breastfeeding App!

Hey, did you all know it’s World Breastfeeding Week! I am not breastfeeding any more but have fond memories of my 18, nearly consecutive, breastfeeding years AND my years as a La Leche League Leader.  To celebrate WBW, you can … Continue reading

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Going to the Beach? Use these Resources With Your Kids!

We went to the beach three days in a week for our Newport Coast vacation this past July, and I am still thinking about how much fun we had. as evidenced by my daughter’s face above. I thought I would … Continue reading

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The Best Books for Kids to Get them Hooked on History and Reading!

Hey, did you know that this past week marks 100 years since World War I started? I discovered that thanks to the Tom Woods show this past week. He spent the whole week focusing on WWI. This war continues to fascinate me. … Continue reading

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