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The Benefits of Being a Stay-at-Home Mama That No One Talks About
There is a calling for a Stay-At-Home Mama (SAHM) that often goes unspoken. A calling that has allowed you, Mama, to be able to stay at home and care for the children, while being a wife, and finding the time to care for yourself through it all. This calling is magical to many, but as believers, we call it fate,…
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Is It Possible To Be A Good Wife & Good Mother At The Same Time?
Why is it difficult to be a good mother raising children and a good wife? A question I never thought I would have to ask. The hardships I faced as a mother and wife were not part of my everyday imagination when I pretended to be my future life as a child. I never pretended to be upset with my…
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The Power of Inclusion In The Home With Toddlers
Is It Possible To Do XYZ With Toddlers? Inclusion is EVERYTHING!!! Yes, that is how I wanted you to start this reading today. I wanted you to understand how inclusion is everything, so that you can keep that in mind for everything that follows. How is Inclusion EVERYTHING? Because you, Mama, are blessed to have a toddler who wants to…
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The Importance Of Raising Your Children In The Heart Of Worship
I remember when I was a child, how I loved singing from my heart to God. I was about six years old at the time, and I remember pouring out my praise to God from my heart, crying because I loved Him. Then, there was an encounter at church one Saturday night, where they were discussing baptisms and missions. I…
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The Sacrifice A Husband Makes Allowing You To Be A Stay-At-Home Mother
The sacrifices a wife makes to raise her children while her husband works are a bittersweet experience. It’s not just about everything that the majority of women give up being a SAHM, but it’s missing the person who allows you to be so blessed to become a SAHM, because he has to be the one to leave the home to…
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Miscarriage: Anembryonic pregnancy, have you heard of it?
I will always be grateful for this picture that my husband took of me hours before a procedure was done to finally end my pregnancy. I was hurt to have to make the decisions that were given to me, but it was a procedure that, nonetheless, had to happen. Anembryonic pregnancy, have you heard of it? It is a term…
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Mama’s Sick Day Revelation
I have had one of the best sick days this year while caring for my three under-three children. I know that sounds weird, but I promise you that, being down the way I was, undergoing a stomach bug of some sort that eventually led to me being rushed to the hospital, was still one of the best experiences that I…
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When You Find Yourself In A Season Of Loneliness: & SAHM’s (This Is For You Too!)
It’s HARD. I have 3 under 3 and live away from family with my husband, who gets deployed a lot! I’ve been without a car since we moved to a new town with no friends… well, I met someone, and they are cool, but mostly I’m by myself… Don’t get me wrong, my husband has offered to move us back…
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My Encounter With An 81-Year-Old & His Advice As A Parent
So, this morning, I had a moment with God. At first, I was having alone time with Him, reading, when I suddenly felt led to pray about me being a horrible parent and how I feel like I have already failed my babies as a mother. I was so upset that I just asked God to help me do things…
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‘I AM’ A Praying Mama:13 Powerful Prayer Topics.
I Am, A Praying Mama. Becoming a praying parent is one of the most precious blessings that any woman could ever experience. The changes that occur in your body as God creates a baby that was freshly and uniquely knitted inside of you are a beautiful journey, even through the gross and challenging moments. Or even when you realize that…
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Late Night Message: For SAHM Who Needs A Break
I always tell God that I am grateful for my babies and for becoming a mother, but it’s really a big change that we don’t realize as women. Back-to-back-to-back (for me at least) …. Our bodies have not been our own for a while; we can’t keep up with the changes and barely recognize ourselves. We want time, but we…
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Homeschooling Toddlers: 17 Learning Activities & Lessons
Being a stay-at-home mom during the infant years is pretty much a breezy period of your life until you hit the toddler stage, where babies are no longer crawling but walking and grasping everything real to them. Some mamas readily agree that the toddler stage is just the beginning of a wake-up call to you, questioning yourself, “What in the…
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28 Ways to Express Your Love To Your Toddler
Have you ever questioned if your child feels loved by you after they have been disciplined? Or wondered if you are connecting with your child in ways they feel loved? I am pretty sure you are doing fantastic, Mama, and it is just one of those guilty thoughts that pop up in your head to defeat you in your tracks.…
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Mama’s New Project: Eliminating Some Holiday Traditions and Establishing A Genuine Lifestyle For Children.
Trying to figure out how to raise my children with holiday traditions everywhere has been a challenging area of parenting that I am still learning. I have personally and spiritually read scripture and see how we are not to take part in it, but when the world makes it look shiny and fun, my toddlers get excited with their pure…
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Thanksgiving: Christian-based Activities and Lessons To Do With Toddlers
I never knew how difficult it would be to raise children in a world where pagan holidays are highly advertised everywhere. Do not get me wrong, I grew up in a very traditional home with extreme pagan traditions for each holiday, but after coming close to God and being led in the Spirit, I have been revealed in many ways…
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3 Benefits Of Establishing Quiet Time For Your Toddler
Today, I have something special for you and your toddler, Mama! Today, I am going to share with you the benefits of establishing quiet time with your toddler, which will benefit you as well. First, I want to mention what your day may have looked like before you established quiet time in the house. Have you ever woken up to…
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Encouraging Note: Don’t Get Comfortable In Making Excuses To Show Up And Praise God.
Today I got a surprise escort home from church!!! Since our family car was in the shop, I decided not to let that be an excuse and walked to church instead. Hill-like inclines and many cars were driving along the access road, but a Grand God Army of protection was on my side, leading me to the doors. I could…
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The Importance of Establishing Quiet Time For Toddlers: “God told me to let them hear His voice.”
Inspiration: The week before Thanksgiving, I remembered how noisy my environment was, even when the house was not as loud as it seemed. I felt sensitive to the noise for the first time and noticed how anxious I was becoming. Pick a toddler (let me remind you I have a 3, 2, and 1-year-old toddlers) throwing tantrums and begging for…
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Q&A: When Considering To Become a Stay-At-Home Mother (SAHM)
1. What inspired you to become a SAHM? Gods plan Mother-inspired: My mother was a SAHM and homeschooled my sisters, cousins, and other children who needed homeschooling or tutoring. Seeing her take on all the roles she had a heart for inspired me at a young age to want to do the same thing. I became a mini-me, mimicking…
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Homeschool Must-Haves Through The Toddler Years
Choosing the homeschool route for my family was not a tough decision. It was predestined, and I just walked into it naturally! Haha, Okay, let me be real now. Homeschooling my children has always been a dream of mine. Thankfully, my husband’s support has allowed me to take on this new journey, trusting in God that I will raise our…
