Uncategorized 11:13 pm
If you need a good dose of encouragement, check out Ann Voskamp’s beautiful blog, Holy Experience. Ann is gifted…her blog is filled with amazing photography and deep, gentle, words of encouragement. She wrote just what I needed to hear today…brought tears to my eyes. I hope you find her words encouraging too.
Uncategorized 7:21 pm
I’m taking a few days away from the computer to enjoy my family. See you soon!
Uncategorized 9:11 pm
Hi ladies,
I have absolutely nothing profound to say today except that I’m going to try a more structured blogging schedule to ensure that I keep RM ticking. I plan to blog on Tuesdays and Thursdays with one post at some point over the weekend. I also hope to focus more on the thoughts of others who are wiser than I rather than my own, as I originally intended. I think I made a similar promise awhile back; hopefully this won’t be another false start.
If you’d like to keep up with my blog (and others) without clicking over all the time, consider getting a feed reader account like Google Reader or Bloglines. You subscribe to whichever blogs you wish and updates are sent to your account. It’s as easy as checking email–a great time-saver. I use Bloglines and it’s adequate. Google Reader is better but I don’t use a Google account for privacy reasons. Your preference. There are other feed readers available as well; those are the two best-known, I believe.
In light of that, tell me…What are your favorite mom blogs? I’m always up for a good dose of encouragement!
Happy reading!
Uncategorized 2:27 pm
I haven’t read Sally Clarkson’s book, but I’ve been greatly blessed by her encouraging blog. These videos about mothering were just what I needed to hear this morning. Hope you are blessed too.
Uncategorized 12:30 pm
Hi ladies, if anyone still checks here I want to apologize for my long absence. I’m working on some stuff and should be back in the swing of blogging again soon. I’ve missed it, and I’ve missed you all!
Uncategorized 1:37 pm
Hope each of you has a Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Creativity and Simple Craft and Uncategorized 12:29 am
I made this simple banner for autumn. I actually started a tutorial, and then forgot I started it and completed the banner without taking pictures of the process.
Long story short: Cut paper squares in graduating sizes and glue them together. (Click picture for a better look.) I’m OK with my handwriting, so I freehanded the letters, but you could print letters if you’d like it to be more polished. I used a utility knife to cut slits for the ribbon–one inch grosgrain. Easy peasy. However, since I don’t have much time for crafting lately, it still took me several weeks to complete! Oh well. I’m just glad I got to make something pretty.
Here’s another simple garland idea that I think looks so cute and easy.
Uncategorized 7:57 pm
Hi ladies,
Like many of you my home and community were in the path of Hurricane Gustav. I probably won’t be able to post for 4-6 weeks. Reviving Motherhood will be up and running again as soon as we’ve sufficiently recovered from hurricane damage. Fortunately we are all fine and God has been very good, but life won’t be back to normal for awhile. Hug your babies!
Frugality and Fun With Kids and Uncategorized 11:07 pm
Entertainment can add up. Fortunately there are many, many ways to have just as much fun for little or nothing. Here are a few ideas. I’m sure this list is far from exhaustive!
Movie Night at Home
Most expensive way to watch a movie: theater
Second most expensive: rent (assuming it’s something you’ll want to watch again)
Third most expensive: buy new (if it’s something you’ll watch again)
Fourth most expensive: buy used at movie rental places, garage sales, pawn shops
Cheapest: borrow from the library
At the very least, wait till that movie you’ve been dying to see has come out on dvd, and then rent it (if you aren’t sure it’s one you want to purchase) or buy it (if it’s one you know you’ll want). If you are really patient, wait a couple years till it’s $5 at Wal-Mart, or you can find it used.
Read Aloud
This is one of the most fun and educational family habits you can develop. My family read literally hundreds of books together, from the time we were little all the way through high school
Make Music
You don’t have to be a great musician to make music together as a family. Play an instrument (if you can) or sing hymns or folk songs a capella. It might feel silly at first, but ultimately you’ll have lots of fun. Plus it will develop a love of music in your kids.
Charades
Bible stories, historical figures, favorite movies, literary characters—all make for fun charade themes.
Board and Card Games
Scrabble is my favorite. Other good ones are Sorry, Uno, Dutch Blitz, Pictionary, Scattergories, Chess, Checkers, Boggle, Balderdash, or The Worst Case Scenario Survival Game, and for little ones, Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, or Go Fish. Those are just a few ideas to get you started.
Puzzles
I’m not a puzzle person, but puzzles are great if you enjoy them.
Crafts
It’s both fun and fulfilling to make something beautiful or useful with your hands.
Books on Tape or Old Radio Shows
While you work puzzles, or craft, you can listen to books on tape, radio programs, or old radio shows on CD like Amos & Andy or Fibber McGee and Molly.
Family Walk or Bike Ride
Take a nature walk or ride together through your neighborhood.
Hospitality
Instead of going out to eat with friends, have them over for an inexpensive dinner like soup and bread. Or have several families over for pot luck. Have games available for the kids, and let the parents enjoy visiting with each other.
Picnic
Pack a picnic for the back yard or a nearby park.
Fishing
Fishing is inexpensive and fun. Buy poles used or use inexpensive cane poles.
Outdoor Games With Family and Friends
You don’t have to be involved in organized sports to enjoy the game. Many games are fun to play with a large family or group of friends. Plus, it’s good exercise!
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The possibilities for cheap entertainment are limitless. If you have any more ideas, tell us about them in a comment!
