The words “mother-in-law” are enough to strike fear in some women’s hearts, but I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with mine. Knock on wood though. Our situation When I first married my husband I was 24 and very green in the way of motherhood and being a wife. My husband had been widowed with three kids before we married. A ready made family is what I walked into. My...

We are guilty of waking up last minute and rushing to get everyone ready and out the door. These mornings are stressful. I yell, the kids seem to move so slow, and no one is in a good mood. Not only are these mornings rough, but they set the tone for the whole day. And honestly, these days don’t ever seem to go right. It seemed like the entire world...

If you knew me ten years ago you would not believe that I want to be more like the Amish. However, I’ve recently discovered the Amish culture and ways I can apply it at home. Long story short, I’m hooked! While I will not be giving up my car or wearing a bonnet anytime soon there are things I will be implementing at home. Who are the Amish? For a...