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Category: Large Family

My top 5 tips for raising awesome humans

I have been called mommy for almost 12 years. It is rare that a week goes by and someone does not tell me how wonderful, thoughtful, well behaved, etc. one of my children is. I do not know what it is like to raise a teenager yet (send advice!) and I know everyone’s walk in motherhood is different and these tips may not apply to every child or situation…

Love grows best in small houses

You see for the last 3 years we have lived in a 1 bedroom house. With 10 people. 😳 And yes, we are very much looking forward to the day we get to move into our new bigger house, BUT there are a few things that I will actually miss about this small house and I believe our family has grown closer together through living in such a small area…

Momma, it’s okay to take care of yourself!

As busy mommas it is so easy to let the little people who mean everything to us consume every last ounce of energy leaving nothing for ourselves or our spouse. If this is repeated day in and day out we find ourselves far from the best version of who we can be…