Category Archives: Discipline

Dealing with Depression

In a previous post, The Dangers of Journaling, I briefly mentioned how God and I started on a journey last April 2016. The big reveal is that I was (am) dealing with some major life-long issues that were (but are no longer) … Continue reading

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Growing Kids to Be Great Leaders

Today, growing our kids to be great leaders could be more important than ever before. I am not sure that there has ever been a time where it has seemed to be more imperative to focus on a new generation … Continue reading

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7 Quick Boundaries That Will Make Life Easier:

We aren’t naturally born with healthy boundaries, and if you have ever been the parent of a newborn baby, you would probably agree – sleepless nights, constantly being on call; never feeling like you can leave the house. However, on the contrary, … Continue reading

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Dealing with Stress: The Bald and the Beautiful

I recently discovered a bald spot on my head. No, it’s not the start of a receding hairline or Female Pattern Baldness. It’s due to stress. When I first found this bald spot, I was suddenly taken back to when I … Continue reading

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Backpacking – A Dream Finally Fulfilled

2014 was a huge life-changing year for me. I had a lot of ups and a lot of downs – all allowing me to change, gain strength, and become who I am today. One of the ups for me was … Continue reading

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Kids and Consequences: Reality Discipline

Recently, I pulled out an old book, that I read when the kids were much smaller, called Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours – by Kevin Leman. In this book, Dr. Leman talks to parents about Reality Discipline. Reality Discipline … Continue reading

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Learning How to Relax by Simplifying My Life

I am sitting at my a some-what local coffee shop, enjoying a Naked Green Machine having my biggest chill ever… relaxing, that is. Since simplifying my life, my mind isn’t wandering to the next thing on my to-do list for … Continue reading

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Declutter – Part Two

Recently, I was introduced to a book called Faithfully Frugal by Kari Patterson. I can definitely say that this book couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I’ve found that I go through seasons of stuff accumulating in … Continue reading

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Have A Cleaner Home in Less Time

After having my children, I very quickly learned that I can no longer have a cleaner home in minutes, just before company comes over. Suddenly, it seemed that every time I would turn around, laundry, dishes, toilets, windows or floors … Continue reading

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Decluttering – Part One

“You are not your stuff, and if your stuff is not helping you create the life, mood, and harmony that you want, then what’s it doing in your life?” –Peter Walsh Springtime is almost here, and we have decided to … Continue reading

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