The Vocation of Motherhood and Family Life
In this latest Women of Grace series, you’ll meet Audrey S. She was one of the first ladies I met upon moving to Tulsa, OK and has since moved on to Colorado. Everyone here in Oklahoma misses Audrey, because she really exhibits grace every time you meet with her. From day one I could see…
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The most beautiful outcome of thinking in this manner, and teaching these lessons, is what it can do for our society. Ultimately by being compassionate for a person who does bad things (even the really, really bad things), you stop judging people wrongly.
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“No” is not a bad word, but it is definitely overused. There are other ways of telling your kids “No” without saying “No.” If you want to know how to get kids to listen, then you have to understand that kids need to know their boundaries. So how do I start? and What do I…
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I made my baby registry from looking at all the great things they had out there and then justifying why I needed them all! Such was not the case, and if you want to get your baby’s (and your) true needs met, follow my lead. I’ve already went through the baby stage four times, and…
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If you’re a parent looking for a little peace of mind in your daily tasks of running kids around, and keeping up with the housework, and more, then this is the place for you. Creating a Daily Routine for your busy family is essential to keeping your sanity and preparing you for those times life…
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Are you expecting a baby and wondering how your toddler will react to splitting Mom and Dad’s time? Here’s a quick guide on how to bring home baby to a toddler so your family can live happily. Worrying over something like this is a legit concern,. However, after you’ve gone through it and realize how…
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“How to cloth diaper” was searched a half a million times when I first decided I had an inkling to do it. I studied and studied and truly felt a calling to do so. Though, I’m not certain anyone really took me seriously. If you’re looking to see if cloth diapering is for you, check…
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I love picking out cute little family outfits for all occasions, especially when there’s potential for family pictures involved. Easter is late this year so let’s hope for warmer weather! I’m picking out our Easter Outfits for the whole family right here on Amazon. It’s my go to spot for all of our family photo…
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With the petty fights we keep finding ourselves in and the multitude of responsibilities we continue to pile on, I wonder if we will survive if Alzheimer’s ever touches one of us. That’s a loaded question really… will our marriage survive Alzheimer’s? Something happened to me today, nothing tragic, just sort of a “aha” moment…
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Year after year I ask myself, what should I give up for Lent this year? How about you? Are you wondering what you should do for Lent this year? Tired of choosing the same thing to give up? Here are 25 fresh ideas on what you should do for Lent this year. When I was…
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The simplest and most forgiving recipe for granola you’ll ever make. This homemade granola recipe will offer you health and great taste for your morning routine or your snack cravings throughout the day. The hardest part about making this recipe is not eating it all in one sitting. Homemade Granola Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup canola…
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Have you ever thought about this in your lifetime? Are you wondering now? I can share some thoughts on the subject whether you or someone you know is questioning their faith or even the existence of God. Asking the hard questions, such as, “Does God Exist?” is quite possibly the most important question of your…
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Sometimes we just can’t get away. Things don’t work out to go out with our loves and enjoy a romantic evening on Valentine’s Day. Those years come too frequently for parents, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of it at home too. Here’s how to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day at Home. Why…
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We all want to be great, but time often only allows us to be average… or less. Here are some cleaning and easy homemaking tips to help ease your everyday load. This blog contains affiliate links and you should know that purchasing any of the products will result in monetary gains for St. Martha’s Lens.…
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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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A woman’s right to have an abortion is a distorted theory brought heavily on our world by men. Why do we let men dictate what’s best for us. There are plenty activists for women would say they could NEVER allow a man to say what is right or wrong in their own life, but I…
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School is back in full swing, and though the kids love getting to all the fun projects there, I’m bogged down with chores. They’re just little chores, but they do add up, and when we returned home today from picking up the big kids all four of my children were crying when we walked in…
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I’ve been putting a lot of thought into how I’d like the next year to play out. At the same time I’ve also been working on detaching myself from this world and all it’s possessions, it’s expectations, and the like. There’s this strange feeling overwhelming me right now. For one, I want to work towards…
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