All articles by this author

The Truth About Bribery

May 19th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Family Matters

Many moms talk about feeling bad that they have “bribed” their children in one way or another. Carri talks about that little bit of misuse of vocabulary and helps those moms feel a little better.



The Bible Bee

May 5th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Family Matters

Carri shares how she’s going to spend her summer with her kids, preparing several of her children for the Bible Bee. Have you checked out the Bee yet? Maybe it’s about time!



How to Carry a Playpen in your Purse

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Family Matters

It’s important that we have a few moments of peace every once in a while. But what do you do when you always have a baby or toddler with you wherever you go? Carri shares her secret!



How to Find Contentment

Apr 15th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Happy to be at Home

Sometimes it is really hard to be content, and Carri is experiencing that right now. But through all the struggles, Carri shares how she maintains perspective on contentedness.



What to do when you’re overwhelmed

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Happy to be at Home

Sometimes we feel so disorganized that we are paralyzed. We cannot even move because our whole life is in chaos. Carri offers some great encouragement for how to deal with life when it overwhelms us.



A Warning About CFL Bulbs

Apr 6th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Family Matters

Are compact fluorescents really the best choice for your family? Carri shares why she’s switching back to incandescents in her house.



What about ME?

Mar 30th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Mommyhood

The calling we have as wives and mothers is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. Yet we are called to it. And if we are called, God will help us to do it.



Budgeting…whether a large family or not

Mar 25th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Happy to be at Home

Carri shares how she manages her budget with a large family, and suggests a great budgeting tool that can help you with your finances too, whether you have a large family or not.



How to Get the Most Out of Your Day

Mar 20th, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Happy to be at Home

Is 24 hours not enough time in the day to get everything done? Carri offers some fantastic advice for how to get things done — realistically.



Scheduling When You Have Lots of Children

Mar 3rd, 2009 | By Carri | Category: Family Matters

Whether you have a large family or not, finding time to get everything done is often difficult. Carri, a mother of nine, shares some tips about how she makes sure things get done around her house.