Parenting is hard. And while we would love to think it would come naturally, it does not. There are a lot of parenting books and advice and “experts” in the world claiming to have all the answers. There has been published advice for centuries and not all of it is good. So how do you find parenting books that have sound advice? You look for ones that teaching parenting that mirrors God and how He parents. Here are my top five parenting books that I plan to read over and over again.

It kinda bothers me when people say you can find God in only church, the scriptures or other sacred places (depending on the religion). Because as a young mom with young kids I’m hardly there. I read my scriptures daily and I pray often. I make it to church but I only get so much out of it. And the temple, well when you live 40+ mins away and have a nursing baby, you don’t get to go much. Don’t worry, I have beat myself up over it. I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of “I wish I was better,…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. In this blog post I’m sharing some of our favorite products that are worth looking for on Prime Day! These often go on sale and are sure to be cheaper next week! Schleich Farm World 4pc Animal Figurine Starter Playset Honestly look out for any of the Schleich toys. I didn’t believe the hype but these toys are solid, made well, and look great! My daughter loves the horse from this…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. Books are my love language and a growing part of our family culture! So I love sharing book finds with others! These are some wonderful books on sale for prime day (either before or during!) Before: Life Cycles Everything from Start to Finish An Elephant and Piggie Book Frog and Toad Together (Kindle e-readers) Penny and Her Song (Kindle E-readers) The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures Alias Anna: A…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. Two weeks ago we left our home in North Carolina and drove across the country to settle in our home state of Idaho. It was a 6 day endeavor (we did stop in Nauvoo, Illinois for a whole day) with four littles (7,5,2, and 1). I had put together little notebooks with crayons and stickers but then we were gifted a few more things that really helped keep us entertained on…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. Every family is different, I get that. But I know it’s fun to see what other families do just to get ideas. So here’s a list of our families favorite toys! Magna-tiles My kids play with these Every. Single. Day. I wish I was exaggerating. These are by far the most played with toy at our house in the last 7 years. Keva Planks Like the Magna-tiles, Keva planks are versatile…

A couple months ago I found that S.D. Smith offers the first Green Ember book as a free audiobook on his website (you can find it here). I’ve seen so many good reviews about the book I decided to download it and upload it to a Yoto MYO card for my kids. Now, my kids are often picky about the books they listen too and the best way to introduce them to a new book is while driving. One particular day we were going to be driving a fair amount so I plugged the card in and waited. When we…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. I am I huge Sarah Eden fan! My mom, sister and I have been reading her books for years starting with the beloved Jonquil brothers. So any new book of hers I am excited to read. I wasnt sure what to expect, she had mentioned this was a new thing for her to try (time travel) and it shows a little. I was hooked from the first page and was really…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. I wanted to share 5 beautiful children’s books with you for the Amazon Spring Sale of 2025! The Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King: Press the note to hear Grieg’s music (Volume 7). This is a delightfully fun book about Peer Gynt as a young boy who has an encounter with the Mountain King. This book, along with several others by Jessica Courtney-Tickle, are a story with music.…

I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. You can find tons of lists on the Internet about the best kid’s shows or the worst ones. Kid’s shows that are overstimulating or under stimulating, teach values or don’t, the lists are endless. So instead of telling you what you should and shouldn’t let your kids watch I just want to share what we watch and why. Let me preface by saying we haven’t always watched the best kid’s shows.…