More Than Just Chores: Teaching Responsibility to Children

With five kids and a busy schedule, everyone needs to pitch in around the house. This is how we’ve went from a circus to a routine.

Happy Spouse, Happy House

You have all heard the saying, “Happy wife, happy life”, right? Yeah, we don’t follow that.

Whole Wheat Pancake Mix

One of our goals is to be healthier eaters.

Finding Gumption

One of my summer goals was to finish this book before school.

Prioritizing Family: Core Values for a Stronger Bond

Last Spring, Cherokee organized a parenting focused Bible study. Though the overall theme was being Godly parents, part of it was to set down core family values. These would be a priority for the family. Ideally, the children would also provide input into what they thought was important. Then there’s …

Double Standards: A Lesson From Taylor Swift

Did you know Taylor and Travis were recently  engaged?

Exploring Lake Meredith: A Hidden Gem for Campers

Lake Meredith is a reservoir near Sugar City, Colorado. Its the perfect place to spend the night and do a little fishing.

Explore Garden of the Gods: A Guide to Shawnee National Forest

Garden of the Gods is a stunning rock formation in Shawnee National Forest with expansive views of Southern Illinois.