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Low-Carb, Do I Have To?

About 5 years ago, when my 9th child was just over a year old, my body went crazy. I didn’t lose control of my movements, but my body started acting all whacked out. I gained 20 lbs in less than a month, I became pre-diabetic, and my hormones were torturous. I mean my cycles wereContinue reading “Low-Carb, Do I Have To?”

Taking a Step Back

I am a big believer in preaching to myself. Anyone who has had a couple of conversations with me will know that. I, like most of you, have found the year 2020 to hold more than its fair share of challenges. A lot of us are facing financial, health, social, and political struggles unlike anythingContinue reading “Taking a Step Back”

Unexpected Homeschooling

Homeschooling has become an everyday word these days. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing school closures, parents have been thrown into a world that has been my life for the last ten years. I am often asked how I homeschool, especially with so many children. I have often said that if I had only had twoContinue reading “Unexpected Homeschooling”

Challenge: Find the Joy

I will be the first to say that I struggle to find joy in the everyday tasks of life. It is so easy to get overwhelmed with making sure the house hold runs well (most days it’s a circus), that all of my children get their school work done (I homeschool 9 out of myContinue reading “Challenge: Find the Joy”