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How To Live Simply As A Family Of Five
Ok, so we’re a family of five and we live simply when compared to most families in the West. What does that mean in our case? How do we do it? We’re not superheroes. We’ve simply learnt to live with and adapt to what we have. So, here goes how we live with each one of these “limitations”, which actually end up being blessings. 🙂 How To Live Simply As A Family Of Five 1. Live simply with one car To be honest, we’ve only ever had one car as a married couple, so when the kids came along, we learnt how to live with that. How do we do…
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7 Tips On How To Train Children In God’s Ways
Hi mama! Today I want to talk about our task as Christian mothers and give some tips on how to train children in God’s ways. I’m not writing this as someone who has all the answers or does all these perfectly in all situations, but as a mama who needs to grow in putting these things into practise. These tips are based on areas God has been speaking to me about, and things I’ve noticed have helped my children learn more about God. Here are 7 tips on how to train our children in God’s ways. 7 Tips On How To Train Children In God’s Ways 1. Lead by example…
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5 Beautiful Things To Enjoy During Winter After Christmas Is Over
Ok, so we’re now in the second week of January, and with the Christmas and New Year celebrations are over, it’s common to feel low at this time of the year when we think about the Winter ahead. So today, I would love to share some wonderful things about Winter that go beyond Christmas. 5 Beautiful Things To Enjoy In Winter When Christmas Is Over 1. Nature walks Walking in nature is beautiful at any time of the year, and Winter is no exception! In fact, if you go for a walk in Winter you’ll see things you won’t see at any other time of the year: winter flowers, frost…
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5 Last-Minute Tips For Mamas Preparing Christmas
Ok, so today I thought I’d share some practical tips for mamas who are preparing Christmas for the family. These tips are all working for me at the moment, and while it’s a fact that we can’t and shouldn’t control everything (aka micromanaging, or trying to control others!) we can still do our part in organising Christmas in such a way that will enable it to be a blessing to those around us. So without further ado, here are some last-minute tips for mamas preparing Christmas. 5 Last-Minute Tips For Mamas Preparing Christmas 1. Write a checklist and go through it one task at a time The best way I…
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5 Proven Ways To Get Children To Eat Their Vegetables
Today I’m sharing 5 proven ways to get your children to eat their vegetables, based on my experience of what works, and what doesn’t with my kids, as well as accounts of other parents I know. So let’s get into it: 5 Proven Ways To Get Children To Eat Their Vegetables 1. Reduce snacks Look, kids who aren’t hungry will be fussier with what they eat, than those who are hungry. I’ve noticed with my kids that when I get out of routine and give them more snacks than usual, they are a whole lot fussier with what they eat. When I stick to their usual routines, they have an…
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10 Time-Saving Hacks For Christian Mothers
As busy mums, we’re constantly looking for hacks to help us manage the load. I think one day, when my kids are adults, I’ll look back and wonder at how much I managed to get done in one day! Having said that, as busy mommas we need a break. That’s where time-saving comes in. These time-saving hacks are not supposed to give you more time to fill your schedule with more things—unless you really have to—but rather to help you have more time for your priorities – family time, rest, focused time on your established commitments. So here goes: 10 Time-Saving Hacks For Busy Mums 1. Spend time with God…
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20 Tried And Tested Tips To Reduce Expenses This Year
OK, so today I’m sharing a post which is relevant and applicable in 2023: budgeting. What with inflation, petrol and gas prices going way up the charts, and economic crisis, as mamas and homemakers we need to look for ways we can save money. The tips and tricks I’m sharing on here today are all things that I have implemented myself and which I know work well, which is why I’m sharing them with you. So here go… 20 Tried and Tested Tips to Reduce Expenses this Year 1. Shopping Lists Before hitting the shops, it’s vital you think through what you actually need, so that you don’t spend money…
