Mother Self Care is just as Important
I remember how hard it was when I first became a mother, I neglected myself so much it was causing my baby and husband to be unhappy. If I could go back and talk to that mother, this is what I’d say.
Tag: 10kidsin10years
Pantry Organization on a Budget
Eek! Does anyone else gets huge satisfaction from organizing something? Especially something you use every day!? A couple years ago I organized my pantry and
Meal Logistics on Survival Mode
I was nervous to write about meals because this is a weak spot of mine, something I’ve always wanted to improve. Then you add the
Starting a Business with 9 Kids and 1 on the Way, a Look Back on the First Year
The title begs the question, are you crazy, and I suppose the only truthful answer I can give is yes. When I was in high
We Couldn’t Do It, So We Did It
Cassanda sat me down and said something like this, “Jacob, I’m not going to make it. I can’t do this anymore, I really need more help from you.” I thought for a second and responded, “Cassanda, I would love to help more, but I have absolutely nothing left.”
Bed Time Routine with 10 Kids
One of the first things people say after hearing our family size is, “Do you ever get any sleep!?” The truth is we’ve been blessed with good sleepers and we’ve trained them young how to sleep in their own beds.
Garbage Disposal Switch Cover or Automatic Anxiety Reducer
Ever since I was a young lad, I have been terrified of the garbage disposal, especially when I had to put my hand down it to fish something out.
My Miscarriage
Emotions are a weird thing. I can be just fine then I’ll see something or hear or read something and I’m crying like a baby.
General Conference with Many Small Children
Every 6 months everyone in our faith gathers to hear the men and women leaders of our church talk of Jesus Christ, faith, prayer, hope,
After School Routine with 10 Kids
Quiet time is sacred to me because at 2 p.m. I pick up the older boys from school and then it’s game on!