I'll spare you the details, but this December has been a particularly busy one. Now December is always busy - who am I kidding, thinking there might be some actual rest involved - but various circumstances outside my control have meant that this year's festive season has been just a little more … [Read more...] about 7 EASY STEPS TO MAKING A FAMILY MEAL PLAN
Family Life
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HOW NOT TO TALK ABOUT YOUR IN-LAWS
A couple of weeks ago I was having a text conversation with my sister-in-law about some of the family arrangements for Christmas. At one point, I was about to type a reply saying, "Your family is ridiculous!" Allow me to back-track and give some context. I get on really well with my in-laws, and … [Read more...] about HOW NOT TO TALK ABOUT YOUR IN-LAWS
WHAT GOES IN OUR ADVENT BASKET?
The kids and I love Advent, and all the fun preparations for Christmas. We have loads of little traditions that we look forward to, and try to focus on sharing the story of Jesus' birth in creative and fun ways. One of these traditions is our Advent basket. You may do something similar in your home … [Read more...] about WHAT GOES IN OUR ADVENT BASKET?
PARENTING CHILDREN FOR A LIFE OF FAITH (REVIEW)
Earlier this week, I wrote a message to Christian parents whose adult children don't follow Jesus anymore. I was responding to what some of my readers have shared with me, as well as trying to think ahead and put myself in their shoes in 20 years' time, attempting to understand what I might be … [Read more...] about PARENTING CHILDREN FOR A LIFE OF FAITH (REVIEW)
FOR THOSE WHOSE CHILD WALKED AWAY FROM THEIR FAITH…
One of the greatest and most unexpected joys of writing this blog has been acquiring a number of, ahem, more senior readers - those who may have grown-up kids and/or grandkids. If this is you, please know that I am soooo blessed by your presence here, your words of encouragement and the … [Read more...] about FOR THOSE WHOSE CHILD WALKED AWAY FROM THEIR FAITH…
WINDOW ON THE WORLD – BOOK REVIEW
I know you don't read this blog for tips on how to be a wonderful Christian parent. But even so, if you happen to have missed the part about me not having a friggin' clue what I'm doing, let me put it in plain text for you: I AM ABSOLUTELY CLUELESS WHEN IT COMES TO GUIDING MY CHILDREN IN … [Read more...] about WINDOW ON THE WORLD – BOOK REVIEW
EXPLORING THE BIBLE – BOOK REVIEW
My husband, who doesn't often read this blog, sometimes mocks me for writing about faith and discipleship in young families. "Ha! You're telling people how not to do it, right?" And he's absolutely spot-on: he and I really don't have it sorted when it comes to our children's discipleship. Yes, … [Read more...] about EXPLORING THE BIBLE – BOOK REVIEW
6 THINGS I GOT WRONG ABOUT DECLUTTERING
If you've been reading this blog for a while, I think you can probably imagine the state of our house. Let me recap: we have four kids, each of whom likes being creative and messy. I enjoy starting (and not necessarily finishing) craft projects. My husband works from home. I'm Chair of our … [Read more...] about 6 THINGS I GOT WRONG ABOUT DECLUTTERING
5 THINGS TO ASK BEFORE YOU GET A CLEANER
Yep, I'll admit it, we have a cleaner. Although - you do, too, don't you? Or else you know lots of people who do. It used to be this big, slightly embarrassing luxury - as if by admitting you employed someone to do your dirty work, you were effectively saying that housework was 'beneath' you. But … [Read more...] about 5 THINGS TO ASK BEFORE YOU GET A CLEANER