Saying Goodbye to Six: A Letter to my Seven-year-old Son

by Amanda Wells // July 17, 2016 // 8 Comments

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not whither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:3 My dear son, A champion. A fighter. Persistent. You were all of... Continue reading →

12 Ways to Keep Your Man Happy

by Amanda Wells // June 29, 2016 // 6 Comments

Your man has needs just like we do and the more we meet those needs, the better your marriage will be. If these things work on my man, they’ll work on yours too! When we said our vows, I glossed... Continue reading →

How to Handle Your Kids When You’re Tired

by Amanda Wells // June 29, 2016 // 8 Comments

If you’re raising kids, you’re tired. The endless nights without sleep wear on your body, depriving you of energy and sapping your strength. You wonder why on earth you signed up for this parenting gig anyway. There’s more to this... Continue reading →

Dad Made a Difference

by Amanda Wells // June 16, 2016 // No Comments

He was someone’s dad. They teased him mercilessly about his lack of fishing knowledge. They were a competitive bunch of professional fishermen and made sure he knew wasn’t any good at the sport. He laughed it off, not caring what... Continue reading →

Summer Makeup Tips for Busy Moms

by Amanda Wells // May 25, 2016 // No Comments

Makeup? Who has time for that? We all know moms don’t have much time to spend getting ready in the morning, especially when the kids are home from school. So I’ve invited my friend, Faith Miller, a local makeup artist... Continue reading →

Mom Hack: The Secret to Leaving Your Oldest Kid in Charge

by Amanda Wells // March 30, 2016 // No Comments

Recently, I left my oldest daughter in charge of the kids outside while I attempted to spring clean our home. It was one of the few days I stayed at home and the to-do list grew longer every hour. Can... Continue reading →

Farm-Raised Kids Say the Funniest Things

by Amanda Wells // December 4, 2015 // 3 Comments

Kids say the funniest things. Our farm-raised kids say hilariously funny things and they come at the most unexpected times. Like today, when we were loading up to go to work. Or tonight when we were reviewing American history. Or... Continue reading →

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