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A Glimpse of Grace, for When Motherhood Hurts

A Glimpse of Grace, for When Motherhood Hurts

Loving Well

Sometimes motherhood hurts. The challenges and disappointments of motherhood can hurt. The pressures and responsibilities of motherhood can hurt. The…
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What’s a mama to do with a demanding child?  Or day?  Or life?

What’s a mama to do with a demanding child? Or day? Or life?

Loving Well

It started this morning before we were all even out of bed. I slipped into my bedroom before breakfast to…
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Mercy, for When Methods and Rules Just Don’t Work

Mercy, for When Methods and Rules Just Don’t Work

Loving Well

I think I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to fine tune perfection, methods, and rules. If I just…
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Homeschooling the Strong-Willed Child

Homeschooling the Strong-Willed Child

Learning Well· Loving Well

I Once tucked an idea for an article into my drafts folder: Homeschooling the Difficult Child.  At the time, I was…
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Why I’m Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom {Part 2}

Why I’m Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom {Part 2}

Learning Well

I well remember the day I told my husband (in a not-so-gentle way), I AM NOT CUT OUT TO BE…
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Why I’m Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom (Part 1)

Why I’m Not Cut Out to Be a Homeschool Mom (Part 1)

Learning Well

Sometimes, I  get this funny feeling that many folks think we homeschool mothers are just not normal. “Not normal” meaning: we…
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I don’t mind saying it: Homeschooling is Hard!

I don’t mind saying it: Homeschooling is Hard!

Learning Well

Homeschooling is hard. There.  I said it. In plain English. On my blog. It’s been a crazy month for me…
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5 Things I Do for My Health as a Mom

5 Things I Do for My Health as a Mom

Health, Home & Fitness· Loving Well

Being a mom is awesome. It’s amazing, rewarding, and one of the biggest blessings and highest callings of my life….
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Learning to Love Well on the Not-so-nice Days

Learning to Love Well on the Not-so-nice Days

Loving Well

I’m not the nicest person she knows. Not by a long shot. But today- well, today that’s what she said. …
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Scripture Cards for Moms Giveaway Winners {and Homeschooling Post Round-up for September}

Scripture Cards for Moms Giveaway Winners {and Homeschooling Post Round-up for September}

Loving Well

Hi there, and thanks for hanging out at the blog with me for another beautiful month!  I so appreciate your…
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To the Homeschooling Mom Who Yells at Her Kids

To the Homeschooling Mom Who Yells at Her Kids

Loving Well

To the Homeschooling Mom Who Yells at Her Kids | Mentoring for Moms Wednesday Last week, we tackled the first…
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How Many Catch Up Days are Okay for Homeschooling?

How Many Catch Up Days are Okay for Homeschooling?

Learning Well

How Many Catch Up Days are Okay for Homeschooling? | Mentoring Wednesdays for Moms Here’s a question from Lisa, a sweet…
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Hi there, I'm Kristy... slightly introverted pastor's wife, homeschooling mom by trade, mentor and writer by heart.

I'm pretty passionate about living and loving well... would you like to learn and grow with me?

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