So as you can see it has been a full month of traveling at our home. Aaron attended two conferences, and I attended two conferences…all within 30 days! We decided to get all our traveling out at one time! But it was so rich! True Woman & Relevant were life changing experiences, ones I will cherish and continue to learn and grow from and will surely be inspiration for my writing. It is certainly fall here in the Northwest and the weather is mighty nippy. We are bringing out the warm soups and stews! Karis and Titus are doing very well – learning the importance of playing peacefully together has certainly been our challenge. Karis took the scissors to Titus hair this month and we had to say farewell to his adorable curls. I am praying they come back! But every moment with them is such a gift – of that I am certain!
We are settling down this month getting ready for a simple holiday season.
October Reading
Heaven at Home: Establishing and Enjoying a Peaceful Home by Ginger Plowman – a refreshing read about the importance of establishing a peaceful home for God’s glory. Your homemaking is your worship when completed with a joyful heart. True beauty radiates from a woman who gracefully walks the path designed uniquely for her. Ginger delves into addressing dealing with conflict gracefully, disciplining your children, and so much more in this inspiring and practical book.
“Home is a haven where energy is restored, spirits are renewed, and love resides.” – Ginger Plowman
Up next…Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick!
Real Food News Around the Web
Whole Foods for the Holidays: A Real Food Progressive Dinner - If you haven’t checked this out, please do! Real Food bloggers are sharing all their favorite recipes for the holidays – from breads, to main dishes, to desserts. Lots of fun!
Real Food on A Real Budget & Healthy Homemaking E-book Sale by Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home – Stephanie is running a huge sale on her ebooks while she celebrates her blogaversary! Get her books for 50% off! Real Food on A Budget is a useful tool to help practically assist you in saving money while buying good wholesome food for your family. And when you buy Real Food on A Budget, you get a free copy of Healthy Homemaking – a basic guide to establishing a healthy non-toxic home. And 50% of the profits is going towards caring for orphans in the Philippines as well as helping Stephanie’s family move towards international adoption.
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Love the pictures. LOL on the haircut. Your daughter looks just like you!
wow, what a sweet family picture..karis looks so much like her daddy (at least in that photo!) anyway, just want to thank you over all for such an encouraging blog…i have been reading for the past month or so and really enjoying it all and the ‘back issues’ too:) well i just realized i have a poopy diaper to change so i better go:) thanks for doing a great job! i loved your missional homemaking study btw…..
I do enjoy your reading list. Yours and your children’s. I do have trouble finding them in local libraries. And Google books. They add up financially–It may be the “used” revisions in Amazon are my best option.
That book sounds great! I forgot it was even on my Amazon wishlist until I just went to add it LOL
Thanks for those real food links too … we’re not where we’d like to be yet, but we’re working on it … and I could definitely use some new recipes lol
Has anyone used the Puritan Picks service? If so, do you like it?
I just started it and like it thus far. It’s just like Netflix (minus the streaming) but far better content – inspiring to the soul! You can certainly check out all the resources online. We are having a giveaway on Saturday – stay tuned!
You’ll love “Because He Loves Me” by Elyse Fitzpatrick. We need the Jesus’ power, and to understand the gospel in our daily lives! It has been very encouraging and re-orienting for me.
I just wanted to encourage you that you,re really are in a tough period of mothering – at least that’s what I realized in hindsight – and I think it’s okay to admit that to yourself and ask for extra help from God and others. My first two are 22 months apart and the hardest time I had was when they were 3 and 1. (Either that or I just got used to it!) I refused to acknowledge that it was hard and I was so hard on myself, too. I just want other moms to give themselves a break at that stage!
Now mine are 7, 5, and 2. It has been much easier with the third, even though I was juggling homeschooling as well by the time #3 was born. So be hopeful about the future and how God will grow you and somehow caring for the children will get a bit easier!
Thanks Ami! That is very encouraging to hear!
That book sounds like a lovely read. Thanks for the review. Your home sounds so nice!
Thank you for this post. I went right away to purchase the book Heaven at Home. I love reading each month to see what your family is up to. So precious!
I have Ginger’s book Heaven at Home too!!! I loved her “Don’t Make Me Count to 3″and “Wise Words” chart! I bought the charts in bulk and passed them out at church!!! lol!
And I’ve read one of Fitzpatrick’s books too (Idols of the Heart) – girl you know how to pickem!!! Great stuff and I’m so glad you had an October where you got filled up at Conferences!
Enjoy the holidays!
Courtney
Hey Courtney- Sorry to jump in here! Just curious about where you bought the “Wise Words for Moms” charts in bulk… I am the nursery coordinator at my church and think this would be a great resource to hand out to the parents… let me know
Thanks!