Following are some of our most popular posts and essays. Enjoy! And please pass along articles to friends who might appreciate them – you never know when you could really help another mom by just passing along an article that brought her to mind.
Favorites
A Money System that Works
Shawni’s tried just about everything when it comes to teaching her kids about work and money. And she’s finally come up with a system that really works.
The Nine Minutes that have the Greatest Impact
There are nine minutes in the day that can have the most impact on a child. Author Amy Makechnie has a sure way to make the most of them.
Three Keys to a Great Family Reunion
Saren’s family has been holding family reunions for over 30 years now – and they’ve got some great ideas to share.
Do-It-Yourself Summer Camp
Want a good balance of structure and fun this summer? This post is for you!
Tried-and-True Road Trip Tips
Family road trips can be wonderful! Check out these concrete tips on packing (list included), car time, hotels and more from a mom with lots of road trip experience.
Simple but Powerful Easter Week Ideas
Easter can be simple, cheap, and oh-so-meaningful. Here are Saren’s favorite ideas for easy, Christ-focused Easter traditions.
Two Tips for a Clean and Happy Home
Realistic expectations. Small bite-sized jobs. Job training. This stuff can make a huge difference in the happiness and cleanliness of our homes. Check out Saren’s bite-sized job list and a quick video of the certification process that works with her kids.
The $100 Allowance
In this humorous and inspiring essay, author Amy Makechnie shares her experience of giving her thirteen-year-old daughter a lump sum allowance for the year and watching life lessons unfold.
Mini Audio Training: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!)
Here are three simple ideas you can apply to your parenting today. If you’re anything like me, you’ll notice a HUGE difference.
It’s Going to be Hard – and that’s OK
This has been a crazy week. We’ve had conflicting events involving family members pretty much every evening; one son has needed tons of help with homework every afternoon while the neighbors keep coming over to play…