A couple of weeks ago I had a lovely friend share some Amish Friendship Bread starter with me. At first, I was really intimidated as I received the starter in a zip lock bag with the paperwork to go with it. I soon realized it was not a scary adventure after all but instead a […]
Dating Your Spouse
Why does dating seem like a thing that drifts off of your calendar after you get married and especially after you start welcoming children into your home? Your schedule gets filled up with work schedules, appointments, school activities, sporting events, ministry responsibilities and the list goes on. But often those date nights aren’t scheduled in. […]
Easier Than Pie! Homemade Elderberry Syrup
I have come to love this home remedy and have been making my own for several years now. This is one of the things I make and have on hand during cold and flu season. Surely you can buy over-the-counter elderberry syrup in most pharmacies, but I assure you the taste, texture and ingredients will […]
Celebrate a Christian Seder
We are always trying to bring more Christ into our Easter celebrations and traditions. We enjoy secular traditions like decorating eggs, egg hunts, candy, baskets, and all things spring like bunnies and chicks, but we didn’t and don’t want those to be our main focus and overtake the true meaning of why we celebrate at […]
Cashless Allowance
Cashless Allowance? Sign me up! Are chores dreaded in your house? Do you have a chore chart or schedule for when certain chores need to be done? I am going to share with you how our family of 7 tackles and stays on top of chores. This system has been so successful for our family. […]
Plan to Plan
I know. That sounds a bit odd but, truly making a plan to sit down and plan is the first step to organizing well… your life. In a house where we need to manage schedules for 7 people, planning to plan is a game changer for how our days turn out. Keep Everyone In Sync […]