Whenever anyone would ask me as a kid what my favorite holiday was, I always answered with an eager exclamation “THANKSGIVING!” I literally could not contain my excitement as I said my answer with confidence. I knew they expected what most kids might say—Christmas—but even as a young child, there ... [keep reading]
Where Does Thankfulness Start?
Have you ever noticed that your attitude sets the tone for your whole house? There are many days when I wish that wasn’t the case. Days when I’m worn out and tempted to grumble about it. Days when traffic makes me want to vent. Days when I don’t feel like doing laundry or dishes or ... [keep reading]
Leading Your Kids Through Connection
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) I used to think that this Scripture meant that if I raised my children “right,” they would never get in trouble, never suffer, never make poor choices, never be unkind, never part from ... [keep reading]
What Would Your Best Thanksgiving Look Like?
It’s the typical Thanksgiving dinner scene: A family gathered around a table digesting turkey, mashed potatoes, pecan pie, and all the other things that come with holiday get-togethers. You know what I’m talking about—the family dynamics. Thanksgiving is an awesome holiday, but let’s face it, ... [keep reading]
Teach Your Kids the Right Way to Restore Relationships
“I hate you!” I couldn’t believe my ears as I heard my nine-year-old son scream this for the first time ever at his younger sister. To give you some context, dare I say she probably deserved it? And before you think I’m a terrible mom, let me explain why. My son is probably the most sensitive, ... [keep reading]
Enter Our Crock-Pot Giveaway + Get This Delicious Fall Recipe to Try
To celebrate the release of Shay Shull's latest cookbook, Mix-and-Match Mama Meal Planner, here's a scrumptious slow cooker recipe that's perfect for a fall day. And even better, you can enter to win a Crock-Pot. It's easy. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for instructions on how to enter. Take ... [keep reading]
Rediscover the Beauty of the Bible
Most mornings when I wake up, the first thing I do is reach for my phone. I mindlessly thumb through messages and news feeds, eventually (maybe) opening the daily devotion app tucked away on the front screen. The problem is, when I’m attached to technology, I find that my connection to God ... [keep reading]
How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Child
Once when having a conversation with my teenage exchange daughter and one of her friends, her friend said, “I never tell my mom anything.” Surprised, I asked her why. “Because of how she’d react. She’d either be mad or sad or cry or think it’s her fault. I just don’t want to go there, especially ... [keep reading]
3 Ways to Encourage a Culture of Creativity in Your Home
My five-year old and I hosted a cooking show a few weeks ago. The Zoey + Mom Cooking Show had award-worthy viewership of 54 people on Instagram. Watch out MasterChef Junior, we make one killer quesadilla. One of the core values in our family is being intentional in our God-given creativity. You ... [keep reading]
How Can You Help Your Children Discover Their Identity?
I’m an adoptive mom of eight children. Identity is often a conversation we have in our home. Where did I come from? Who do I look like? Do I have good characteristics that come from my first mom and dad? Do I have good characteristics that come from my adoptive family? As I watch my children ... [keep reading]
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