Family Life
15 Marriage Lessons From 49 Years of Love
Today would have marked the 49th Anniversary of my parent’s wedding. Even though my dad only lived to celebrate their 36th, my mom’s love for him has endured and left a legacy for me and my family to learn from. Our families are under attack in the current culture. Modern marriages rarely last. While my…
Read MoreMarch 2017 Journal
In my life this month… Our home library is complete! It has been a complete joy to work, read, play, and live in this room. I look forward to making many memories hear with my family. I’ve had a traditional “homeschool room” for the past seven years, and we’ve never really spent much time together…
Read MoreLessons I Learned From Selling My Home and What I’d Do Differently
We moved in with my mother nearly eight years ago while my husband was getting his masters. It was a good situation for both of us because she was living in a big home alone, and we needed to downsize our rent. At the time, the market wasn’t great for selling the home that we…
Read MoreExploring the Mysteries of the Maya at the Perot
Ancient cultures are full of wonder. Often, we look to the west for inspiration of ancient civilizations. However, they’re not the only ones that can hold the title of “advanced civilizations.” The Maya people constructed complex architecture and cities, as well as offered significant contributions in astronomy, agriculture, and engineering. Although their ancient cities have been…
Read More5 Habits You Can Develop to Support a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month. It is very important for me to cultivate habits for my family to support healthy hearts. Habits don’t have to bring you down. There are fun and creative ways to train up your kids (and re-train yourself) to care for the body you’ve been given. Building heart healthy habits can be…
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