My regular readers know that I sometimes post sponsored posts – that is, posts where I’ve partnered with a company or brand to bring you a post written around a specific topic. I wanted to talk about why I do that, and how I decide which companies to work with. I get approached to work […]
Cleaning MAM Bottles and Other Reasons I Love Them Plus Giveaway
Since the surgery and time in the hospital that caused me to have to supplement Vivian, I’ve become more aware of how important bottles are for the first time ever. I cannot tell you how much I love the MAM bottles. Let’s be honest – sometimes bottles get lost in the car for a day […]
Back to School = Mom’s New Year
School Has Started! (Hallelujah!) and as a mom with 3 kids ALL in school I now require: 13 minutes to myself! No more. No less. A whole bathroom experience—sans knocking/whining/fighting. One FULL pedicure with no guilt. Lunch at a girlie café called Mermaid… with adorable salads and mini pizzas with amaze-ness like: pesto, brie, sundried […]
Laying Down My Stones With the Lord
Sunday’s church service put a lot on my heart and in my mind. Whispers from the Lord that He’s been showing me throughout the week. Imagine with me this scene….Your darkest shame is highlighted by the crowd you most fear. Now they are shouting and calling for others to heap stones of shame upon you. But […]
Radio Flyer Shockwave Scooter Giveaway
My kids like to play outside and ride their bikes or scooters. Our one scooter was a well-used hand-me-down from their older aunts and uncles. So when I had a chance to test a Radio Flyer Shockwave scooter (and give one away to an Untrained Housewife reader) I was excited. I remember my first scooter […]
Get Prepared: Firewood
I live in the woods. I have twenty acres of woods. I have a LOT of trees! It is not uncommon for me to hear people say, “Well, you have plenty of wood in case the power is out!” That certainly appears to be the case, but the novice needs to know one very important […]
The Blessing of Grandparents
Grandparents. An extension of your family that can be such a huge blessing. And definitely has been for our family. Sidney and I married, and his job sent him to West Texas, 7 hours away from family. After the birth of our second baby we had a chance to move much closer and we jumped […]
Get Prepared – What to Look for at Yard Sales
Preparing your family for a power outage does not need to be expensive. Just by thinking ahead, you will be surprised what you can find at sales and re-sale shops – or even in hand-me-downs! Clothing. Keep an eye out for blue jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shoes and socks. None of these has to fit well […]
Get Prepared – Tornadoes and Natural Disaster Preparation
Tornadoes are easier to prepare for these days than in the past. Back in the day, all we had to go on was the way the clouds looked. Now, we have emergency warning systems that are capable of notifying us of a serious storm many minutes, if not several hours, in advance. However, once the […]
The Importance of Loving Your Children Unconditionally – Forever
The idea of unconditional love is one that gets referred to quite often in our society. In the media it usually appears in connection with a criminal who has committed a terrible crime – the grieving mother or father will appear on the talk shows and the news and say that no matter what their […]
Oklahoma Wildfires and Relief Efforts of Samaritan’s Purse Ministries #okrelief
You guys may have heard about the wildfires that swept through much of Eastern and Central Oklahoma earlier this month. Over 525 homes and 90,000 acres were burned as a result of a deadly trifecta of extreme heat, extreme drought and gusty winds. When I found out that Samaritan’s Purse had set up a mobile […]
Creating a Personalized Homework or School Supply Station
Whether your child homeschools or is attending a public or private school, I love having a homework station for them. I’ve found that my kids are more likely to be receptive to school time when it’s fun. When it’s personalized. So we create these homework stations that they get to decorate and personalize. Here are […]
