by Dawn Camp | Sep 24, 2012 | Family, homeschooling, motherhood
You know those days when everything seems to go wrong and you just want to give up, sit down, and cry? Yeah, those days. I had one last week, but God sent me a moment of grace to put it in perspective. It felt like swimming in molasses, never slowing down but not...
by Dawn Camp | May 26, 2012 | Family, Friendship, motherhood
As it turns out, participating in the virtual BBQ recipe contest this week was about more than winning, it was about lessons learned, both for me and my family. Honesty Counts Like it or not, my kids learn from me every day. Usually I’m persistent and creative...
by Dawn Camp | May 19, 2012 | Family, motherhood
I’ll never forget the day my mother told me that she worried about me because “you’re only as happy as your least happy child.” I could have lived a lifetime without learning that phrase. As any mom knows, children aren’t always happy,...
by Dawn Camp | May 11, 2012 | holidays, motherhood, reviews
Is it just me, or do birthdays and holidays have a way sneaking up on you? I tried to be ready this year and got our Mother’s Day gifts ready early. Unfortunately, because of work and sleep schedules it took two days to get everyone in the house to sign the...
by Dawn Camp | Mar 16, 2012 | motherhood
At what point does a new habit stick and become routine? Google it and you’ll get a variety of answers and maybe some helpful hints. Last month my family agreed to participate in the Listerine and Reach Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge, which...
by Dawn Camp | Jan 29, 2012 | Family, motherhood
I’ve studied Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages (separate test for children) enough to know that my 10-year-old son’s primary language is Quality Time. He wants to run errands with me—even boring ones. Last week he surprised me in such a sweet way....
