Merry Christmas! I can’t believe that this year’s holiday highlights include the news that our oldest child, Liam, is leaving for a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of…
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If you’ve been a stay-at-home mom for many years, then calling yourself a “working mom” might feel a little unfamiliar! If you ask me, every mom is a working mom. This…
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We’re so grateful for another year of health, happiness and the chaos of raising 10 kids. Here are a handful of highlights from our year! • I made it through an…
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I am a big fan of getting kids to help out around the house. The benefits to raising children who know how to work are practically endless! But the real question…
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Packing and prepping to have a baby is one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) things facing expectant mothers. Having given birth to 10 babies, helping a new mom confront…
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Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding ways to bond with your baby; I’ve loved nursing every one of my 10 little ones! But it can also be maddeningly tough…
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After 9 pregnancies and births, I’m pretty familiar with all the popular gifts for moms-to-be. Blankets, baby clothes and diapers are all necessities, but once those are well stocked, what else…
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Got kids at home in record-breaking temps? Don’t let the whininess get you down! Create a poster for beating summer boredom like we did and fuel creativity, excitement and family fun…
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Baby Brynn is here and everybody just loves her! Read on for the birth story of baby #10 and some thoughts on birthing and raising my last child. Our little Brynn…
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Carrying around a tiny human inside you can cause countless aches and pains… but some of it can be avoided! Try these two super easy stretches for alleviating pregnancy back pain,…
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If you’re a mom who loves her kids, it’s only natural to want to take control when you see them suffering or making poor choices. But trying to make our children…
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Do you often find yourself doing more reactive parenting than intentional parenting? Read on for 6 ways to be a more positive mom and exuding joy and contentment, instead of always…
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No one enjoys living in a messy house, but it’s par for the course with little kids at home (especially 9 of them)! If you’re looking for ways to stop going…
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Most of us can hardly remember a time before smart phones, but in reality they’ve only been around for about 10 years. Our family is choosing to delay giving our children…
