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babies, breastfeeding, general parenting, parenting

Attachment Parenting: Nurturing a Secure Attachment with your Baby

That tiny little hand wrapped around your thumb. That indescribable scent of that downy-soft head. That feeling of warm, sweet breath against your skin. The sound of the little sighs…

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babies, general parenting

Flowers for our Wild Flower – Lucy’s First Birthday Party

There’s something magical and crazy about your baby turning one. So much changes in one rotation around the sun, and that little infant that you nuzzled and worried about has…

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babies, breastfeeding, general parenting, nighttime parenting

Attachment Parenting: How We Got There

  These are some things I believed about myself and my children before I became a mom: I would breastfeed on a schedule, for my children needed to adhere to…

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general parenting, seasonal

‘Tis the Season…to Get Rid of your Kid’s Stuff

Have you ever walked into a home that felt more like a toy store than a place of residence? Is, perhaps, your home that way? If so, it’s easy to…

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babies, general parenting

The 1st Birthday Party – 10 Tips for Hosting a Memorable Event without Breaking the Bank (or Losing your Mind)

When I turned one, my birthday party consisted of family coming over to enjoy some snacks and a homemade chocolate cake my mom lovingly decorated with Big Bird. There were…

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  • homeschool

    Our Homeschool Curriculum

    August 8, 2022 / No Comments

    Are you overwhelmed by choosing a perfect homeschool curriculum for your family? You’re not alone. I’ve found that a perfect homeschool curriculum doesn’t really exist for my family- that is, unless I develop it myself. Here’s the curriculum I stitched together for this year’s homeschool. It may change as we get going, and that’s perfectly fine. One of the most beautiful things about homeschooling is how personalized it can be. Each family and each child is different, and homeschooling provides the opportunity to meet the specific needs and highlight the particular values you want to pass onto your children. And while some big-box curriculums do a really comprehensive job at…

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    Kristin

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    11 Advantages Homeschool has Over Conventional School

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    Some Dos and Don’ts for First Time Homeschoolers

    August 23, 2019
  • christian parenting

    Why I Don’t Do Devotions

    July 7, 2020 / No Comments

    When I was a fledgling Christian, I was advised to do devotions. Twenty years later, I don't do devotions anymore. Here's why.

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    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 2

    August 16, 2018

    On Greeting our Children and Becoming a Better Parent

    January 23, 2019

    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 1

    August 16, 2018
  • christian parenting,  seasonal

    Holy Week Reading Plan: The Gospel of John and Selections of Scripture to Prepare Your Heart for Resurrection Day

    April 4, 2020 / No Comments

    Join me in reading the Gospel of John this Holy Week. I've written a daily reading plan, including portions of John and other selections from Scripture, to prepare your heart for Resurrection Day.

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    Kristin

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    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 3

    August 16, 2018

    God is Still a Good Daddy: On Trusting in the Truth when We are Tempted to Doubt

    March 20, 2020

    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 2

    August 16, 2018
  • christian parenting

    God is Still a Good Daddy: On Trusting in the Truth when We are Tempted to Doubt

    March 20, 2020 / No Comments

    Today, my son told me through great tears: "God is not a good daddy." It was if the bottom fell out of my heart. Because I've been there. I think we all have been there. During this season of uncertainty, we are more susceptible to believing the Great Lie that God is not good. We need to confess that doubt and be extra vigilant to meditate on the Truth. God is, indeed, still a good Daddy.

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    Kristin

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    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 1

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    Is Spanking Biblical? An Extensive Exegesis by a Skeptical Mama – Part 2

    August 16, 2018
  • homeschool

    Turn Quarantine Into Quality Time: 14 Days of Questions and Activities

    March 14, 2020 / No Comments

    Are you dreading being stuck at home with your kids these next few weeks? You don't have to! As a teacher-turned-stay-at-home-homeschool-mom, I got you covered for this quarantine. I've compiled 14 days of questions and activities to maximize your time together and help keep you sane. Read on to hear more and download my free quarantine curriculum.

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    Kristin

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    Kids Need Nature and Other Take Aways from Last Child in the Woods

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    Knowing Nature by Name: Why I Teach my Children to Identify all Parts of Creation

    September 12, 2019

    11 Advantages Homeschool has Over Conventional School

    July 14, 2019
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Meet Kristin

Hey! I'm a wife and mama of two beautiful kiddos. I believe in the power of words, beauty, faith, grace, and love. While I love to theorize about and strive for parenting ideals, I value the art of keeping it real. Thanks for reading.

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