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Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman: Balancing Wife, Mother, and Caregiver Roles with Grace

September 29, 2025 in Devotionals, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Marriage & Relationships, Raising Kids, Raising Parents

The Proverbs 31 woman has long been admired as the standard of godly womanhood. She is diligent, wise, compassionate, and strong. She tends to her home, supports her husband, raises her children, and extends her hands to others in need. For many of us...

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When Circumstances Get in the Way of Drawing Closer to God

September 22, 2025 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Heart

Have you ever noticed that the closer you try to draw near to God, the more life seems to fall apart? Maybe the moment you commit to reading your Bible daily, unexpected busyness fills your mornings. Or when you decide to start praying consistently,...

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Morning’s Coming Bible Study

September 18, 2025 in Devotionals, Digital Downloads

Download the bible study and scripture journal here.

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Helping Our Parents Age Gracefully: Faith, Compassion, and Practical Support

September 14, 2025 in Caregiver Checklists, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Printables, Raising Parents

Aging is a season none of us can escape, yet it brings with it both beauty and heartbreak. For me, this truth became very real recently when my mom suffered a fall that led to two brain bleeds and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)....

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Talking with Kids About Tough Topics

September 10, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Printables, Raising Kids

Talking with Kids About Tough Topics: Gentle Guidance for Hard Conversations As parents and caregivers, we want to shield our children from the pain and uncertainty of life. But the truth is—kids face loss and change too. Whether it’s the death of a loved...

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From Kennel to Coop: How We Turned a Dog Kennel into a Charming Chicken Haven

September 2, 2025 in Chickens, Chickens & Animals, DIY Projects, Farmhouse Remodel, Homestead, Repairs & Builds

CoopChecklistWhen we bought our farmhouse earlier this year, we inherited more than just creaky wood floors, wide-open fields, and a to-do list that never seems to end — we also inherited a sturdy dog kennel sitting just off the back pasture. At first glance,...

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When Your Parent is Manipulative: Navigating Caregiving with Grace and Boundaries

August 21, 2025 in Uncategorized

Caring for an aging parent is already filled with emotion, sacrifice, and hard decisions. But when that parent also has a personality disorder—and uses manipulation to get their way—the role of caregiver becomes even more complicated. Many adult children feel torn between guilt and...

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Back to School, Back to Reality: Finding Grace in the Chaos

August 14, 2025 in Family Life, Raising Kids

It’s that time again. The backpacks are being dusted off, lunchboxes are reappearing on kitchen counters, and school supply lists are stretching longer than my grocery receipts. (Seriously, do glue sticks multiply every year?) Whether you’re sending off littles to kindergarten, navigating middle school...

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Meal Planning for a Family of Three Generations

August 11, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead Planners, How-to Guides, Raising Kids, Raising Parents, Uncategorized

Meal planning is a lot like herding cats—except the cats are hungry, have dietary restrictions, and argue about green beans. If you’re juggling meals for a multigenerational household, you already know it’s part chef, part nutritionist, and part magician. Whether you’re cooking for kids...

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What Happens When There’s No Will: Lessons from the Probate Trenches

August 4, 2025 in Uncategorized

Why estate planning is an act of love your family will thank you for I never imagined I’d spend so much time in probate court. But here I am—signing papers, chasing signatures, and sorting through legal mazes that feel more suited to a courtroom...

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