It doesn’t matter what color you lean towards this voting season, there are things I think we can all agree on. I am grateful to live in this country. I am grateful that I can exercise my right to vote, unlike so many women around the world. I am grateful that my children have the […]
I Have A Date With My Husband – The Importance of Parents’ Night Out
Date Night, Parents’ Night Out, No matter what, each day, make time for God, yourself and your spouse. Your relationship to your spouse should be your #1 Priority next to your relationship with God. Cherish it. Nurture it. Build it and maintain it. Your spouse should be your best friend. Prove it.
Teaching Children Safety With the Cell Phone – Plus Giveaway!
How are you teaching your children to be safe in the age of smart phones? It’s important to be proactive as a parent about these things because even if your children don’t have cell phones, other kids your children interact with do! I’m going to be attending an AT&T Mobile Safety School course this weekend […]
15 Classic Board Games for Kids
Board games are a fun, easy and inexpensive form of entertainment for children. Many board games also help children to develop a variety of important skills, such as counting, concentration, strategy and memory. Here is a list of 15 classic board games that your little ones – and perhaps the entire family – are sure […]
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 – Shoes and Clothing for Emergencies
In our “Get Prepared” Series, we’ve been learning to plan ahead for a 2-4 week power outage. We’ve talked about laundry and water . . . but what clothes would make the duration more comfortable? Plan to store some clothes for each member of the family, and keep the sizes updated. And Go Large. It […]
Four Tips for International Traveling with Children – and Living to Tell the Tale
Traveling with children can be a nightmare even for just a 15-minute trip to the grocery store, so it’s easy to see why most parents cringe when planning for an international travel experience with the kids in tow. The prospect of packing everyone up and ensuring everything is prepared for the trip is only half […]
Celebrating Milestones and Moments
One of the things I love best about being a mom who’s present with her children, is celebrating milestones and even everyday moments with my kids. I’ve talked before about how we find any excuse for a family gathering and joint birthday party celebration at my parents’ house. But that’s not the only way to celebrate […]
Bedtime Battles – Calming Your Little Ones
Like most moms, some days I eagerly await the hour when it’s time to put the kids to bed so I can sit down (or get started on all the other things I need to do), but it can be an epic battle just to get them to go to sleep! And any parent knows […]
Should We Do Summer Homeschool?
Many homeschool families stop schooling during the summer months, following the traditional model of public school systems. Other families continue home education throughout the summer. Which way is right? It is common for homeschooling parents to have feelings of inadequacy and guilt for all of the uncompleted lessons during the regular school year. Homeschooling allows […]
How to Select Essential Oils
Essential oils can help to promote healing in your body, whether it’s emotional or physical. My husband J. L. Geiger MD, the OilMD, and I have recently started teaching classes on “Reinventing Healthcare With Essential Oils.” I believe that allopathic (traditional) medicine is a need, don’t get me wrong there are times when we do need to see a doctor. I believe in yearly […]
Essential Oils vs Healthcare
One of the consequences of general unawareness of the body’s healing system is that too many people lack confidence in their own innate abilities to deal with common health problems. Instead of relying on the wisdom of their bodies, they seek the attention of health-care professionals and vastly overuse medical services.” – Dr. Andrew Weil I was listening to one of […]
