Why I only chose one child for a weekend getaway

by Amanda Wells // January 6, 2020 // No Comments

Because we have six kids, one thing I am always mindful of is making sure they know they have a place in our home. I don’t want them to feel lost in the crowd or that another sibling is... Continue reading →

3 Reasons to Make Wild Adventures a Must-See This Fall

by Amanda Wells // October 8, 2019 // No Comments

We rarely visit theme parks because with a family of eight, who can afford it? But we did just that this weekend. We loaded up the kids without telling them our destination and traveled north to Wild Adventures in Valdosta,... Continue reading →

Dads, it’s not up to farmers to teach your sons hard work

by Amanda Wells // August 5, 2019 // No Comments

“I need my boys to come work on your farm and learn how to a real man’s job–working with their hands.” It was another man wanting to send his sons to learn from my husband some good old fashioned... Continue reading →

Lord, let me be inconvenienced by my family

by Amanda Wells // May 11, 2019 // 3 Comments

“Amanda, I need you!” he called to me from the front porch. Normally, I’m glad to be called my own name and not so-and-so’s mama or Wesley’s wife or that mom of six or whatever. But this time, one of... Continue reading →

Raising relational kids beyond the rules

by Amanda Wells // May 3, 2019 // No Comments

“Oh you better believe I’m going to be there when my sister has a baby! I’m going to be there for ALL the special moments!” declared my 11-year-old at the breakfast table. We were imagining the future, 10 or... Continue reading →

Your story matters –tell it.

by Amanda Wells // April 8, 2019 // No Comments

I grew up with in a family of storytellers. From my dad weaving elaborate tales he continued for months at a time to my grandad sharing his war stories to my mom sharing about country life, I heard it all. My siblings... Continue reading →

5 tips to make meal time simple

by Amanda Wells // March 29, 2019 // No Comments

My kids devour food like blue whales consume krill. Tons at a time. Most of the time, before we’ve cleaned up from one meal, they’re already eating the next! (Not to say, we’re slow cleaners; they’re just huge eaters!). Despite... Continue reading →

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