Thank you for this. This is all the things we are doing. We have had a lot going on recently, and I do think some down time is in order for everyone to regroup and refresh. This was a good reminder of that.

I am 5 kids from 5 yo to 10 yo. They have recently been bickering and fighting a lot. Constantly at each other saying mean things, etc. Some of those hurtful words really upset them and they do not get over it easily, yet they still continue to do it to each other. I feel like we have got in this rut and I am having a hard time getting everyone back on track. I want to get to the heart of the issues, but at the same time JUST WANT IT TO STOP! So, I am (reluctantly) coming here to ask...How do you handle all the bickering, fighting, and name calling among your kids? No bashing please.

Homemade lasagna

I know there must be some great apps for moms, homeschooling, etc that I'm missing. What apps do you love and use the most?

We like Rod and Staff here.

We have enjoyed guest hollow.

I have 5 at home. 2 bio, 2 adopted, and 1 foster to adopt. We have RAD, ODD, ADHD thrown in the mix as well as one who we has to be involved in virtual school this year. It isn't easy, in fact I have one screaming in the background right now😥, but it's worth it and if you are called to do this then you will find a way! I think a mother's day out for the toddler would be very helpful as well just to give you one or two days you can focus on the big kids.

$99! Wowzers!

I have been taking the probiitics and can tell a difference in how I feel.

I love the videos just don't do them as often as I should.

So, this is hard for me to say "out loud". But, I have a problem. I am way overweight, I have hormonal issues, adrenal fatigue, etc. I need to do something. I feel like i am gaining weight by the minute. I'm not good at working out. I really need someone to do this with, feel accountable, etc. Anyone else there and need an accountability partner?

Does anyone know of a way to watch if you don't have AMC? I watched seasons 1-4 on Netflix and am inpatient!

My worry is going from 2 to 5 kids homeschooled. We adopted 3 kids this past year, two with issues that will contribute significantly.

Me...following.

Have you heard of Bible journaling? I have recently dove into this and it has opened up the Word to me in a way like no other. I am able to really study verses or chapters while allowing my creative side to really come through too. I do not set a limit, like reading so many chapters a day, but really focus on verses that meet me where I need the most at this time in my life.

Those food items sound so wonderful, then reading them I realized why I'm having such a hard time figuring out something "special". One of my 5 has gluten and dairy allergies, which makes most all of it not work :(

LOVE the checklist! What kind of things do you serve? Maybe I'm thinking too much into this. I guess I would just like it to be something different than the "normal".

LOVE the checklist! What kind of things do you serve? Maybe I'm thinking too much into this. I guess I would just like it to be something different than the "normal".

(Please note I am speaking of the drinking tea, not "TeA" I have this long standing dream of having afternoon tea on the back deck while reading the classics with my kids. I would love to serve something special that my kids will remember and get out our fancy tea set along with a special dessert of finger foods. I know that planning this weekly is out of the question, but I could possibly swing it once a month. I was on Pinterest this morning trying to get ideas (I'm addicted), and I thought I would ask here. Do any of you do something similar? How does it work at your house?

We went for lunch! What a fun tradition!

I print the entire book, 3 hole punch into a binder and then they do one lesson per day. If it is a particularly long lesson we might stretch it to 2 days. We sometimes skip problems, but mostly complete them all.

How do you make your brisket? I have one to make tomorrow and still don't know what to do with it.

LOL we made the fruit drinks today...or should I say attempted to make...it was the biggest Pinterest fail ever. It didn't separate into those pretty colors, it turned the ugliest color of purple I've ever seen!

I purchase often and enjoy it. I love ordering bulk Apple's when they are in season for super cheap and making applesauce.

I'm sorry, but what am I doing that is so wrong? If you look at my post, all I asked was how you handle it. I never commented on what we actually do! I'm confused what you read that made me seem hyper controlling? Wow!