I recently had the privilege of visiting the Young Living Farm in Chongon, Ecuador where we grow several plants used in our essential oils – Ylang Ylang, Ecualyptus Blue, Dorado Azul, Oregano, and more. It was amazing to see the…
We all want to help our children grow to have grateful hearts, but I admit – it can be incredibly hard in our society. We have to try harder to block the excess and the “entitlement” attitude and allow tenderness…
Just like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active,…
Kids’ birthday parties are lots of fun, but planning them can be somewhat stressful. There are decorations and favors to buy, refreshments to choose, and games to plan. For the guests, there are arrangements to make and gifts to buy….
I will be the first to admit – family devotions are not an area of strength for me. And to be really honest, I can carry a lot of guilt around this topic because I always feel we as a family should…
I felt God speak to my heart, “It’s time.” Time to share a bit more about me and some areas of growth I am pursuing. You see, I have an issue with perfectionism and it has impacted my life significantly in the…
Dinner – it’s almost like a bad six letter word! Planning, preparing, and cleaning up after meals are some of the biggest tasks and biggest headaches for homemakers. I enjoy changing things up once in a while and recently I was…
Back to school for many means back to the wilderness of stuff that children carry around! I am on a journey to care for my family’s wellness in more holistic and natural methods and I wanted to share a few…
You do a lot to get your kids ready for school – buying school supplies, making lunches, and enforcing bedtimes. It is a transition and I love sharing how we have done it over the past 18 years in our…
Here is part two on my Big Vacation Adventure where I am going to share (as Paul Harvey said, “the rest of the story.”) I was cleared to leave the clinic and continue on with our trip. My husband and…
