Praying is an important part of my life. So much so, that I thought I would write a different post than usual and share five reasons why I think every mom should pray every day. Really, I think everybody–men, women, teens, and kids–should pray every day, but my reasons are specific to moms. 5 Reasons… Read More
Hey, I’m Amber and I’m a busy mom. And there are some products I’ve discovered and incorporated into my home that I can’t live without. When I say I can’t live without them, what I really mean is that I am very grateful for them because they make my mom life so much easier! (Likewise,… Read More
Life as a mom can be tough. That is why celebrating our successes is so important. Routines of celebration help us take inventory of what we accomplish throughout the day using positive reflection. Wondering how to build your confidence as a mom? One way to do this is to keep a record of your daily/weekly… Read More
“Why did you start a blog?” is a question I got asked a lot right after Amber and I started The DIY Lighthouse. (That’s a blog post for another day!) Over the years that question has transitioned into, “How did you start a blog?” And, more often than not, what they really mean by that… Read More
If your child is often socially withdrawn, you’ve probably assumed they are shy. Did you know that there are actually three different types of social withdrawal though? We often lump these together and call anyone who seems withdrawn “shy.” Shyness is just one of the three types! And knowing which type your child is can… Read More
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CampbellsShortcutMeals #CollectiveBias Though exciting, back-to-school time can also be fast-paced and stressful for families keeping hard deadlines. With kids, life gets busy fast, so quick and easy go-to meals are important for keeping the family full and… Read More
Wood you like some inspiration for a woodland themed baby shower? Want to leaf the expecting mommy feeling like a million bucks? Then keep reading! When a friend of mine finally got pregnant after years of trying, I jumped at the chance to celebrate her and her baby boy. She requested a fun and so “in” theme… Read More
It’s no secret. How we begin our day sets the tone for the whooole rest of day. Gain positive momentum by engaging in the activities that will put you in the mindset and pattern of success. Here we reveal the 10 things productive moms do before 10 AM. 10 Things Productive Moms Do Before 10… Read More
Oh boy, have I got a treat for you! (Spoiler alert!… Mom chart!) My friend Katie and cousin Erin shared with me some of their secrets for keeping organized and ahead of the game. And I get to share them with you! Keep reading to find out what they use in their organization charts for cleaning,… Read More
Moms are like ninjas. I mean, think about it. They can be a chauffeur, personal chef, nurse, referee, house maid, comedian, shrink, banker, professional organizer, teacher, aaaand the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny all in the same day. Like I said, ninjas. And while they have one of the most demanding and never-ending jobs around, moms… Read More