Are you discerning about being a stay home Mom or Dad? This is not an easy option, and perhaps you believe it’s unattainable for you. Let’s talk about what needs to happen for you to be able to stay home with your kids. Let’s talk about the sacrifice, the benefits, and the calling of staying…
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Note: There are links within this text that are affiliate links. St. Martha’s Lens will earn a small commission if you choose to purchase at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that in our disclosure. It’s just about time to update this picture, isn’t it? I have always done this photo…
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Rules and Routines for helping your kids succeed in life, but that doesn’t mean these are free and easy life hacks. They can actually be quite difficult because some of them go against the way you were parented. Some of them seem too soft and others may make no sense to you at all, but…
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On January 1, 2020, Pope Francis gave a beautiful homily on the significance of women in the world. He said, “Women are sources of life.” I don’t think this is coincidental to what is happening today, January 22, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. When I was in the eighth…
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This is Probably the Most asked Question our family gets from others. “Do You Think You’ll Have Anymore?” It’s a tough one to answer and I’ve been answering it for a couple of years. Now, I finally know how to answer with confidence. Do you ever wonder if you should have more kids? Have you…
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Playing with and using your hands is a great source of learning. Kids learn daily without realizing, and such is the case when it comes to making homemade playdough. Let me tell you why this homemade playdough recipe is the best way to beat that indoor slump. Source of Indoor Fun While the weather is…
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Yes, I am suggesting there is a perfect way to parent. Despite all the different parenting styles and the discipline techniques, I firmly believe there is a perfect way to parent. I have not always parenting the best way, but learning this ONE thing, set me on the path to perfect parenting. My Inspiration It’s…
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Are you losing your motivation? Does it feel like you’re banging your head against the wall? I get that feeling occasionally, it’s like I lack the desire to get up and actually show up to be the person I want to be. If I only feel that way once in awhile, then it’s not a…
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I’m just an average person, but lately I’ve been called Super Mom more times than I can count. I’ll admit it’s nice, but it’s mostly embarrassing. I am only doing what so many others would do in my situation. There’s nothing special to it. Maybe you’d like to know “How to be Super Mom” have…
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Even toddlers want to help around the house and be a part of the family unit. Let me show you what you need to encourage their help too. Here’s a short guide to help you figure out how to Get Your Toddlers to Help Set the Table and Clear the Table. This site contains affiliate…
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Recently an article popped up on my Facebook page that tugged at my heart strings. It was titled, “In the Absence of the Village” and the author wrote about going through motherhood without her family around. For those of us that witness this kind of lifestyle, we get it, and it’s nice to know we…
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Who Do I Want to Be? Who do I want to be? Frankly, I want to be everything! This statement has caused so much emotion throughout my short lifespan. I actually do long to have multiple talents, and to achieve anything I want, no matter if I want it short term or long. That feeling…
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A collection of inspiring quotes about motherhood that are funny, sincere, and loving, just like a Momma. Personally, I prefer cooking dinner with a screaming toddler attached to my leg. Can any of us really count how often we’ve made dinner while someone wasn’t at our feet? Whether they’re crying, whining, or just needing to…
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This process of being present for your kids really starts with being still. Our busy lives and major to-do lists keep us going a mile a minute, and we know that slowing down might cause us to not get it all done before nightfall, or whenever your mental deadline may be. Being present starts with…
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