tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45094524818409367792024-03-13T22:07:25.569-05:00Mom Moment: Living, Learning & Loving MotherhoodEncouragement for the heart and mind of a Mom.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-685848324308664982014-08-19T09:42:00.000-05:002014-08-19T09:42:26.490-05:00Save money on your grocery bill with these GREAT tips from the Money Saving Mom!
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-4854545328074517672013-11-20T15:31:00.001-05:002013-11-20T15:31:52.531-05:00101 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ideas | Ideas for Christmas BoxIt's Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Have you packed yours yet? This is a wonderful family tradition and you're not too late to begin! Sometimes I get stressed taking my three littles to find all the items on our list, but I know it is teaching them a great lesson in giving and considering others before themselves. Some days, it reveals just how much we have to workJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-77383506032164270842013-08-01T08:18:00.002-05:002013-08-01T08:40:17.381-05:00Homeschooling: Getting Back in ActionI went on a nice early morning walk today with a friend. The fresh air does something wonderful for me and I am always left thinking, "Why don't I do this more often?" I'm making a plan to get back in action!
And not just with walking, but with homeschooling too. Are you there yet? Ready to get back into action with school just around the corner? It's August 1 today and I'm feeling Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-86302636178957273872013-02-28T21:50:00.002-05:002013-02-28T21:54:34.348-05:00On My Bookshelf, etc.I love to read. I love books. And often times I find myself reading more books at the same time than I can count. Anyone else like this? I'm not complaining and here's why...
On my bookshelf, by my bed, on the coffee table, in my purse, on my kindle, and in the car at random times are these precious gems. Thank you authors! These are my breaks from the monotony of motherhood, aka, "naptime." I Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-68663368463044364132013-02-20T22:22:00.003-05:002013-02-20T22:28:40.455-05:00Ideas for Intentional Parenting
I promised myself I would go to bed early tonight. It is such a challenge for me to do though, but I have to see it through. If not, I will be weary in the morning and I am trying to be more intentional in getting my rest in order to give my children my best. What are you doing to be more intentional in your parenting? Check out this link from, "The Intentional Life" for nine more ideas! Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-66472264653806726602012-09-04T10:58:00.001-05:002012-09-04T11:19:53.946-05:00A Child is Waiting
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We have a dear extended family member, Shaprine. We met her through an organization called Compassion that allowed us the opportunity to financially support her on a Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-27371601226589610242012-08-02T21:43:00.002-05:002013-02-28T22:00:15.130-05:00Summer Reading RetentionI love to read. I especially love to read books that I feel will have a positive impact on my everyday life. I have some great books since becoming a parent and a homeschooling Mother that have given me so much encouragement along the way. My only regret is that I can't retain all of the jewels I've read along the way. So in an attempt to spark some recall I am going to attempt what so many Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-34748077921843484442012-07-25T15:40:00.003-05:002012-07-25T15:40:48.701-05:00
One of my family's favorite places to go is Chick-fil-a. We love the atmosphere, quality of the food and the play area! Praying that their values will be respected as they represent and are respectful of those of others. If you're a homeschooling family, you may find this a fitting tribute! Who knew CFA could be a model for homeschooling? :) Good advice for new and old homeschoolers alike from Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-13764771278566035382012-07-24T20:44:00.001-05:002012-07-24T20:44:59.537-05:00
I love West Virginia. I enjoy bragging about this special place I call home. My husband and I are proud of the remarkable people who have come from our beloved state and often reflect on them as we tell others of the many reasons to love these mountains. Maybe that's why I was so excited to learn more about Cynthia Rylant today. I've always wanted to be a writer. If I wasn't busy raising my Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-52442590981423425542012-07-16T21:24:00.001-05:002012-07-16T21:24:47.219-05:00Success with SonlightWe are gearing up for another year of homeschooling. I have really been enjoying getting some organizational ideas from different homeschooling blogs and going back to school shopping for supplies. I love that time of year! But it's only July and I'm cherishing what is left of summer.
Even still, my children and I are excited to begin another year with Sonlight. The organizing & back to Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-3013260289728481982012-06-11T21:08:00.000-05:002012-06-12T21:11:28.106-05:00
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What Mother can't relate to this article about comparing ourselves to others? Oh, the guilt even the best Mom feels when she sees another Mom doing what she thinks is a much better job at parenting. Read this article and I pray it encourages your soul as much as it did mine. This is a MUST READ! Be blessed Mother. YOU are like no other...you are someone's Mom.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-8273181085794349852011-12-03T23:46:00.001-05:002011-12-03T23:46:20.286-05:00Photo CardMonogram Snowman HolidayTurn family photos into holiday cards at Shutterfly.com.View the entire collection of cards.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-68072119005623587412011-10-17T22:16:00.000-05:002011-10-17T22:19:10.810-05:00Blindspots in Parenting (and Homeschooling)Couldn't wait to share this thought provoking article I came across while visiting Josh Harris' blog. It is about the blindspots in our parenting and homeschooling, but it is for every parent as it addresses our weaknesses as well as our children's and what we can do about them while our children are still young. It was a humbling and much appreciated read for me as I identified with so many of Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-1256573991265609252011-09-28T22:42:00.000-05:002011-09-28T22:42:48.992-05:00Do you like photography? Check out Shutterfly!I love to shop at Shutterfly! It's a great way to organize the wonderful moments you capture throughout the year on your camera. Here's a sample of their personalized cards. Pictures speak a thousand words...or more!
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-46301767668251323672011-09-07T15:00:00.005-05:002011-09-07T15:00:57.375-05:00NURUIn the day to day routine of life, it's easy to get consumed with our individual to-do lists. Mom's are busy people and a Mom doesn't get a day off very often. But there are always ways a Mom can make a difference and not just in the life of her own family. If you are looking for a way to reach out and change a life for the better, please take a look at NURU.
Overwhelming may describe your day, Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-59409916367968120772011-09-07T14:40:00.000-05:002011-10-17T22:19:09.821-05:00What a 4 year old should know...If you have a preschooler, please take the time to read the blog post. It's worth your time and then some! I promise you won't forget it and it's a wonderful reminder and encouragement. I loved it and hope you will too!
A big "Thank you," to my sweet friend, Jodi for sharing this on FB!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-88039296964138903852011-08-22T12:22:00.001-05:002011-08-22T12:23:45.417-05:00Back to SchoolWhere did the summer go? It seemed to come and go so quickly that I can hardly believe we are beginning our second school year. Today was "Back to School Day," for our daughter while it's our son's first year of preschool. We are using Sonlight as our curriculum as we were so pleased with it last year. I also picked up some Character training materials for our 4 year old that I will use for us Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-58799020310277903902011-04-13T22:30:00.004-05:002011-04-13T23:02:05.343-05:00Imperfect HospitalityImage: Danilo Rizzuti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Today I was encouraging my daughter as she was completing a math assignment. Although she knows her numbers, as a lefty she is frequently tempted to write some of them backwards. She recognizes this tendency and before writing her answer she insists on checking what the correctly written number looks like before writing it down.
Today I drew the Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-3116057627327858772010-12-08T19:05:00.000-05:002010-12-08T19:05:44.774-05:00Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-88258639409814017172010-12-08T10:15:00.001-05:002010-12-08T12:59:37.467-05:00Rosemary WellsThis one's for you Lorrie! So much for my New Year's Resolution. It's been since March that I last posted. Life has been busy here! But what family with 3 young children isn't? Life is very good though.
A brief update. We felt God confirming our decision to home school our daughter for her first year of Kindergarten. This has been a wonderful decision for our family although sometimes daunting. Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-54293035482922642682010-03-08T13:46:00.002-05:002010-03-08T14:01:55.771-05:00Are You Invisible?I've talked with several Mother's recently about the "busy season" of Motherhood. There's so much to do! Sometimes we get so busy that we may fall prey to numerous temptations. Feeling sorry for ourselves, forgetting to take time for ourselves, forgetting our motivation for doing all the things we do as wives and Mothers.
I recently encountered a person who thought the sacrificing I am doing forJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-23517449758528434082009-10-13T22:04:00.000-05:002009-10-13T22:04:54.132-05:00Encouraging Article on Staying at Home to MotherEnjoy this article and great example of what it means to be a "stay at home" Mother. Thanks again to Passionatehomemaking.com's, Lindsey Edmonds.
Thank you to the homeschooling Mom's who have provided me with such positive encouragement in your comments! What a timely blessing you have been to me.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-82342317597746902302009-09-25T13:00:00.003-05:002009-10-13T21:58:34.122-05:00Thankfulness in the Midst of Suffering
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Today is one of the saddest days. A family in our church are experiencing devastating loss as they mourn the death of their 3 month old son. Our family attended the visitation today and I am left numb with grief for this sweet baby's parents, family and friends. I am also thankful though.
I am thankful that they are believers in God. I am thankful that God is our Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-40408348862947082572009-09-18T22:18:00.003-05:002009-09-20T20:35:00.591-05:00Step of Faith: Testing the waters of Homeschooling
I feel like I've entered an entirely new culture. We recently decided to take the step of faith into the world of homeschooling and it didn't take long for me to feel in over my head in a foreign land. My first question: "Where is the tour guide?"
When my husband and I were "on the fence" about several schooling options for our 4 year old daughter, we toured a few schools and attended a Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com3