by Christina Renee | Children, Meals
My kids love to eat fruits and vegetables. And I often get asked how I get my kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. Here’s how… Let Them Help Make It When they help make meals, let them help. If they are the ones making the salad, they’ll be more...
by Christina Renee | Children, Simplify
Back to School Routines Its hard to believe that it’s almost time for my children to go back to school. We only have 2 in school at home now. They are in grades 7th and 9th. So while they can do most of their own back to school routines, I need to set them up. So now...
by Christina Renee | Children, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Good Morning How do you wake your children up?Do you stumble bleary-eyed into the kitchen and point them to the cereal? How about instead waking them up with a cheerful good morning in a happy voice. Or even with a good morning song. I love Wake Up you Sleepyhead by...
by Christina Renee | Children, Thoughts
Decisions and Busyness These past two weeks have been so incredibly busy I don’t know which way to turn. Have you ever felt that way? We were doing and planning instead of waiting on the Lord. We are planning on moving. Our lease is up the end of May and we are...
by Christina Renee | Children, Family, Saving Money
Making Birthdays Special on a Budget We have 2 birthdays coming up next week. I have 2 children only a day apart. I love to celebrate birthdays but I also have a small budget. So I’ve learned to get creative. So I look to see what each child likes and they get...
by Christina Renee | Family, Thoughts
When Slow isn’t in the Plans I thought this week would be my slow week. You know, the week with no appointments. A blank calendar. I’m looking at all the free time and planning out my to-do list. Or maybe planning a Netflix binge and relaxing. Maybe a...