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Ever needed a vacation from your vacation? I sure have. Exploring new places is fun, but the truth is, that what most families on vacation really need is one thing: Rest. True, soul-filled replenishment. And while that sounds like a tall order, it’s totally possible! Here how this family of six is making it happen year after year… and how your family can have restful family vacations too (really!). 21 fantastic tips here!

How to Have the Restful Family Vacation You Really Want

Ever needed a vacation from your vacation? I sure have. Family vacations can be wonderful times of exploration and discovery. But restful? Ha. That seems almost like a pipe dream, doesn’t it? Exploring new places is fun, but the truth is, that what most families on vacation really need is one thing: Rest. True, soul-filled replenishment. […]

Due to some recent changes at my husband’s work, our income has dropped and we’ve had to make some big changes to our family budget. We’ve had to learn new ways to budget our money, and remember some old techniques we used when we worked really hard to get out of debt five years ago. It’s not been fun, but it’s reminded us of what’s important and how faithful God is to always provide. Is money tight for your family too? I want to encourage you by what we’re learning.

Is Money Tight? Here’s 10 Ways to Stretch Your Budget

Today I’m sharing something really personal. Due to some recent changes at my husband’s work, our income has dropped and we’ve had to make some big changes to our family budget. We’ve had to learn new ways to budget our money, and remember some old techniques we used when we worked really hard to get out of […]

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How I’m Dealing with Mom Burnout

Mom burnout is a real thing. I know because I’ve experienced it many times. Are you going through a really difficult mothering season and need to replenishment and hope? Let me share my story with you, and real world ways to find joy, hope and healing. My Mom Burnout Symptoms I feel very run-over by […]

Let's just say that if you've homeschooled longer than two minutes you recognize the, um, potential for stress in homeschooling. You recognize that even the happiest homeschoolers deal with ongoing stress. So let's get real about that. What are some practical ways to cope? Here are 26 helpful mindsets, habitual practices and in-the-moment strategies to combat the very-real stress inherent in homeschooling. You'll also find 25 other stress-combating resources sprinkled throughout these tips (and at various lists at the end). For a total of (that's right) 50 ways to manage homeschool stress!

50 Ways to Manage Stress and Encourage Peace

Ah, blissful, ignorant me. When I first started this homeschool journey, I thought that homeschool stress was something that only other moms would experience. But me? Nah. I was going to happily explore bugs and meadows and other natural wonders with my kids. They’d eagerly ask me questions; and I’d joyfully respond. What in the world could go wrong? I […]

Mom competition: Try to deny it, but we all feel it. If we all truly want more connections and deeper friendships, why must we act like this with each other? I'm confessing my part here and sharing my thoughts (how can we re-frame it into something healthy?). Join me in facing this and eliminating it from our relationships.

Mom Competition: Can We Stop the Madness?

I see you at the park, the store or next to me at our homeschool co-op. And I can’t help but notice our silent conversation. I look into your eyes and I see a tension… a longing. Believe it or not, some days I feel that same tension too. With a certain look, a shrug, […]

My Mess Is Here to Bless

It was 1:25 p.m. and our minivan scooted up the driveway into the garage. I knew that a friend of mine was coming at 1:30 for some tea and mom chat time, so I was hustling back from our morning of appointments and errands. I’d planned to get home by 12:45 or even 12:30 to […]

Every moment is a gift. Are you afraid that you'll miss the deepest, most precious gifts of this life? This is what I'm struggling with lately. Here's what I'm doing to (tangibly) give my all and to make sure I live life with my kids without any regrets. Vibrant Homeschooling

Every Moment Is A Gift (and 6 Small Ways to Intentionally Savor Them)

We said goodbye to our wonderful dog last week, and I’ve been surprised at the levels of grief I’ve been experiencing. Sadie was an amazing soul: beautiful, sweet, wise, loyal, faithful and trustworthy. All the things that a dog should be. She was my friend at all times—my protector, my confidante and my listener. And […]

Ever felt as if you know that certain inner issues need to be addressed… and yet you simply plug your ears and keep going on—in the name of being the glue for the family and the one who has to keep everything running for everyone else?

Mama, Is It Time to Stop and Listen?

Have you ever known that you needed to take care of something… but you just kept putting it off? That was me last month with our beloved eight-year-old van. I knew the brakes were really bad. And that it was waaaaaaaay overdue for an oil change. And yet, I kept putting it off. Taking the van […]

Mommy Guilt: Conviction or Condemnation? 6 Steps to Freedom

Mommy guilt: Here’s how to tell the difference between a healthy conviction that we need to re-focus our efforts on our kids; and a negative, destructive thought pattern that seeks to destroy and undermine our self-confidence. As my morning begins, my four kids surround me with their requests. “Mom! Look at my cartwheel! Watch me! Watch me!” […]

To Everything A Season: When Saying No is Saying Yes to Your Family |homeschool mom | time management | life balance | vibranthomeschooling.com

When Saying No Is Really Saying Yes to Your Family

This guest post was written by Connie Albers of ConnieAlbers.com. The phone rang. “Hello?” I answered. I heard a familiar voice, one I was delighted to hear from. After a cordial exchange, this person got to the purpose of the call. What was said next caught me completely by surprise: “We would like to […]

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