Alicia Michelle

Commitment—it’s such an important character trait for kids to learn! How can we both model commitment and give kids hands-on experience learning about commitment? Be inspired with these great tips and practical tools for all parents!

11 Practical Ways to Teach Kids About Commitment

Character traits like commitment aren’t born in us, but are purposely developed. How can we help our kids develop this very important life skill? How can we share with them both the importance of commitment and the practical steps to developing commitment? In my own experience, I’ve found that kids learn character traits through both strong modeling and […]

In the tween and teen years, good parents set the boundaries. They put their kids in the right activities. Offer to be the carpool mom. Brave awkward conversations like

The #1 Problem Good Parents Face When Raising Teens

I am a good parent. I don’t say that as a statement of pride, but more of a confession. Let me explain. Good parents do the research. They buy the safety version. Put up the baby gates. Say no to that second candy bar. In the tween and teen years, good parents set the boundaries. […]

You know date nights can really strengthen your marriage. But how in the world do you make them happen? Discover the 6 most common reasons why couples don’t plan more date nights, and learn 26 amazingly creative ways to solve them! This post will give you the tools and ideas you need to REALISTICALLY add date nights as a regular part of your marriage! If you’ve been stumped about how to make date nights really happen, you’ve GOT to read this post!

26 Ways Busy Parents Can Have More Date Nights

You’ve heard it over and over again: Date nights are an important part of keeping a marriage strong and vibrant. You want to have more date nights but, like me, you live in the real world of limited time, tons of distractions, and of hectic work schedules. You want to connect with your spouse (even […]

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6 Easy (and Fun!) Ways to Help Memory Work Stick for Kids

Kids are really good at memorizing things, aren’t they? And that’s one reason why memory work has become a highly popular way to teach kids (homeschooling or not). Memorizing Bible verses is also a great way to get God’s word in your child’s heart. But here’s the real question: How can we ensure that a […]

Freezer meals are a LIFESAVER for busy moms. Get 14 amazing tips from a freezer meal making expert on how to make them fast and easy! I learned so much here from her Freezer Meals 101 course, and you can too! For example, Hack #6 is so simple, but it totally blew my mind...

Dinner’s Done! 14 Ways to Make Freezer Meals Fast and Easy

Freezer meals are a busy mom’s best friend. With freezer meals, you can know that you always have a meal ready to go (no more last minute trips to the store or through the drive-thru)! Maybe you already know that freezer meals are an amazing time-saver, or perhaps you’ve only heard about them and always […]

You’ll love these innovative, fresh (and dare I say, cool?) back to school items that will give your kids the right tools and much needed confidence to start this school year off on the right foot! There's everything from helpful electronic gadgets to fast healthy snacks to awesome ways to showcase your child's individual style here! Which one would best encourage your child this school year?

9 Back to School Must-Haves that Boost Kids’ Confidence

Every year, back to school equals a sort of rebirth–a chance to redefine oneself with new clothes, new books and all that must-have back to school gear. My first day of 7th grade was no exception. It was 1986, and I remember walking into my first day of junior high sporting a brand new backpack and Guess jeans […]

Are you stressed and frustrated about all the back to school chaos? All the pressure to have a perfect year with your kids? If so, you've got to read these truths! You DON'T have to be overwhelmed by back to school!

Back to School Overwhelm? You Need These 5 Important Truths

Are you in full back to school preparations? Or maybe you’ve started school already (gasp!)? Or perhaps you’re like me and still (quite happily) living with your head in the summer sand, ignoring the inevitable back to school madness for as long as you can? No matter where you’re at, there seems to be a universal […]

Looking for fun back to school ideas and traditions? Great! Ready to be that rockstar mom that has it all together this school year? Awesome! This post has want to share powerful tips to do both! You’ll love these ideas (and so will your kids)! Get organized and ready for the new school year!

Be a Rockstar Mom! 6 Clever Traditions to Start the School Year Off Right

Are you looking for fun ideas to welcome the new school year? Great! Want to be that rockstar mom that has it all together this school year? Awesome! I want to share powerful tips to do both! Back to school is full of opportunities for great family traditions, and our family has several annual back […]

Do you have a sanctuary in your home for you and your husband? A place to talk about the tough issues? Somewhere where you can close the door and be real with each other? Creating a restful master bedroom retreat isn’t about spending thousands of dollars on creating a designer’s showcase. Instead, it’s about asking, “what kind of atmosphere do you want to encourage in your marriage?” Every single couple needs a place like this. Here’s how to create a restful master bedroom retreat for your marriage!

How to Transform Your Master Bedroom Into a Restful Retreat for Your Marriage

Last Sunday afternoon I sat on the bed with my husband in our master bedroom, my eyes filled with tears of disappointment and desperation. It had been a long, long week with one of our kids, and despite my best attempts to respond in love to this child’s harsh words (which sprang from his out-of-control […]

Homeschool planning can be one of the most daunting parts of teaching our kids. Discover how an online homeschool planner like can help create a successful homeschool schedule. Plus free homeschool planners and other great homeschool planning resources!

How to Use a Homeschool Planner in Your Homeschool

Homeschool planning can be one of the most daunting aspects of homeschooling. Not only do we have to determine what and how to teach our kids, we have to order all that learning into some sort of organized plan that makes sense; fits into the overall family rhythm (naps, chores, lessons, sports); and we still […]

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