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Homeschool Planning: 5 lessons I’ve learned
The “Homeschool Planning” rush has begun. Have you noticed it? It feels like only a matter of days between the time we close our books...

Abbey Byrd
Jun 14, 20225 min read


5 lessons I’ve learned during tech breaks
I’m part of the first generation of mothers to have social media in my back pocket as I’m raising my children. This has its blessings and...

Abbey Byrd
Jun 5, 20229 min read


Why am I suffering? Hope that Rescues the Weary Heart
“In this world you will have trouble…” Each of us will face some measure of suffering and grief in our life. I’m sure most of you are...

Abbey Byrd
Jan 11, 20225 min read


Read A Mentor, Make a Friend: My booklist for 2022
I first came across the phrase “Read a mentor…” a few years ago from a post by Gretchen Saffles over at Well-Watered Women. (The creator...

Abbey Byrd
Dec 15, 20214 min read


Don’t Grow Idle: 3 Things To Do While You Wait
I can say quite confidently that I haven’t known a time in life when I wasn’t anticipating something. Whether that be the next phase, a...

Abbey Byrd
Nov 30, 20214 min read


Laziness, Overwhelm, or Changing Seasons: How to Get it Together Again
[I really wanted to title this “There and Back Again”, but search engine optimization won out.] What do laziness and overwhelm have in...

Abbey Byrd
Nov 11, 20216 min read


On fear and death: A Christian response in tumultuous times
2020 will remain in my mind as the year of revealing. We were reminded of our mortality and our actions revealed a great deal about our...

Abbey Byrd
Oct 26, 20217 min read


Homeschool: Our Schedule and Curriculum for 2021-2022
This will be our 5th year homeschooling and I can honestly say it gets better every year. I continue to learn what works, what doesn’t,...

Abbey Byrd
Aug 4, 202112 min read


Losing Yourself, Finding yourself: Life after marriage and motherhood
Marriage and motherhood are majorly transformative experiences. A lot of that change is beautiful and anticipated, but some of the...

Abbey Byrd
Jul 19, 20217 min read


Creating a Home Management System that Works: Part 5- Meal Planning
Here we are, the last post in the series! If you took the steps to create a home management binder as we work through this series,...

Abbey Byrd
Jul 7, 20214 min read


Creating a Home Management System that Works: Part 4- A Cleaning Routine
Keeping in theme with last week's post we'll break this down into two parts, heart & home. First, we’ll address our heart or perspectives...

Abbey Byrd
Jun 21, 20216 min read


Creating a Home Management System that Works: Part 3- A Daily Schedule
I used to think I was Type A because I loved organizing and creating lists, but in practice I’m a rather spontaneous person. I start with...

Abbey Byrd
Jun 10, 20216 min read


Creating a Home-Management System That Works: Part 2- Time Management
“If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” -Ben Franklin. This motto could easily apply to any measure of planning from financial...

Abbey Byrd
May 26, 20216 min read


Creating a Home-management System that Works: Homemaking Series Part 1
Have you nailed down the perfect morning routine? Surely, waking up an hour early for a brisk walk, a warm shower, some make-up,...

Abbey Byrd
May 17, 20216 min read


Dealing with Loneliness as a Christian
The weight of loneliness sat in the pit of my stomach like a stone. A knot in the back of my throat and tears ready just behind my eyes....

Abbey Byrd
May 3, 20215 min read


5 ways to Nurture Spiritual Growth (even while Mothering Littles)
I’ve heard too many mothers lament that the “little years” feel like the “lost years”. Between the often-shifting hormones, sleep...

Abbey Byrd
Apr 15, 20216 min read


Mother not Messiah
I would’ve scoffed if you said it outright. “Abbey, you’re meant to be their Mama, not their Messiah.” Well, of course, I KNOW THAT! ...

Abbey Byrd
Apr 1, 20213 min read


The Homemakers Call
Each morning brings new mercies and new messes. So, I pull up my sleeves and step forward, ready to heed the call, blessed to image my...

Abbey Byrd
Mar 18, 20212 min read


Toxic Mother Culture
”Coffee until cocktails!” ”Wine to survive.” “I drink because kids.” I’ve been a SAHM for the last 9 years now, I homeschool our children...

Abbey Byrd
Mar 8, 20216 min read


3 Tips for Being Happily Married to your Total Opposite (Or Anyone Who Isn’t Exactly Like You)
My husband and I are nearly polar opposites- aside from our faith, love and family commitment. Our hobbies, interests, likes and dislikes...

Abbey Byrd
Feb 11, 20213 min read
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