Mom Delights Homemaking and Homeschooling

Recently a few of my viewers on YouTube asked if I would address the aesthetics side of motherhood. They actually accused me of looking “put together.” Actually, I’ve always been the kind of girlie-girl that is also creatively distracted. This means I like pretty things in the abstract, and I often start the day with the best of intentions, but by the end of the day I become forgetful of my appear...

Ditch the guilt and find the completeness, prosperity and joy God has meant for you as a mommy, no matter where you are or what you've done. If you are interested in reading more about this subject, or would like to take advantage of all sorts of freebies for homeschooling, go to MomDelights.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

An overcomplicated life can kill our joy. We need mom life simplified. This means looking at ever facet--from too many spoons to too many soccer games. In this podcast we will discuss some of the underlying reasons and how to approach God for the answers. For more on this subject (and other sources and freebies), be sure to visit my website, MomDelights.com . This is a public episode. If you would...

Sometimes we think we are praying, when we are actually whining, and whining steals the motherly joy God has promised us. Let's learn how to reverse that trend and take back our joy! You can find more content like this (and loads of freebies) on my site, MomDelights.com . I also have a YouTube channel, Mom Delights where you can watch my smiley face :). This is a public episode. If you would l...

When it comes to motherhood, comparison can cause us to become toxic to the very people we most want to love and care for. Our pressure to conform to some romanticized picture of what a mother should look like, act like, and have. But there is a remedy: Contentment. You can enjoy more content like this (as well as loads of freebies) on my website, MomDelights.com . This is a public episode. If you...

It takes guts to homeschool, but God is in it, so don't give up! Here are some scriptures for further study: Ephesians 4:17-18 Romans 1:21 1 Peter 1:18 1 Corinthians 15:50 Ephesians 2:1-3 For a blog post on this subject (and other great subjects and freebies), go to my blog on MomDelights.com . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this episode I share the details of my shapewear injury, as well as how to keep fear and worry from stealing the joy God promised to mommies. If you are interested in receiving the free Christmas gift I mentioned, go to the blog post for this episode on MomDelights.com . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mom...

Not only does God see moms at home who are pouring out their lives for their children, He has given them a specific promise they can rely on in every situation they face: He promises JOY! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momdelights.substack.com

Does having kids make you poor? Poor is relative. When we invest in the eternal things, the material things become richer, and we become wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice. You can read the podcast notes on my blog at MomDelights.com , as well as other interesting content for Christian moms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

There is something conspicuously absent in our homeschooling. It’s not curricula. It’s not supplies. It’s not physical exercise. It’s not test preparation. It is something so simple that we rarely think about it, yet it is so profound that we are doomed to fail without it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momd...

If you don’t develop the art of ignoring, you will crash and burn as a mother. Oh, yes, I believe in keeping a neat house, of doing things ahead, and of making life simple, but if you looked deep into my psyche and tried to learn the secrets of how I have handled life with my 15, homeschooled children, I think you may be a bit surprised to find that one of the best things I ever learned was how to...

We all want to be "fun Mom," but we aren't all naturally equipped. As with everything we need the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because He has set us free, we can set others free and in so doing find the love we so crave as women. This is the topic of today's podcast. Also, we will be looking at these troubling times via a positive lens. This is a public episode. If you woul...

I have a double feature for you today! We are going to talk about Classical Education and...we are going to talk about homeschooling Ancient Greece. I have been busy the last two weeks working on a free PDF packet which includes notebooking pages that I can't wait to share with you! Here are the links I promised: Composition Books (blog post) Composition Books (video) This is a public episode....

Are cell phones good or evil? I believe the answer to that is "Yes!" Waaay back in the 90's Biblical femininity was under attack just as it is today. It was difficult to find like-minded ladies anywhere. The Internet was in its infancy, but even in the early stages it allowed us to find encouragement and gain inspiration from one another. Smart phones are an extension of this ability....

There is a secret to relaxed homeschooling. It is what makes it all work! What is it? Is it the perfect philosophy, or books, or systems? In this episode we will discuss this secret from all angles and learn the practicals as well as the spirituals (and have some fun along the way). You can find photos and links by going to this post on my site, MomDelights.com : The Secret to Relaxed Homeschoolin...

What is narration and what is its purpose? That's what we will be discussing today. Learn some nifty tricks and tips that will make it a blessing for your entire family. We've been using this method for so many years that it is part of our family culture--we do it wherever we go, and it has made us quite a lively crew! You can learn more by going to this post on my blog, MomDelights.com :...

It's really not necessary to rush children. This time I am reading numerous quotes from experts and anecdotes that will fill you with the courage to take that elephant of homeschool success and eat it just one bite at a time! I wrote some notes for this episode over at MomDelights.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

When we begin homeschooling it's all about protecting and teaching the kids, but we don't realize we are planting seeds. Before long these seeds spring up to bring us healing in body, soul and spirit. One more reason we can see God is using homeschooling to bring His awakening in our time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...

If we want to make home a haven, we need to be equipped, and the best Equipper is the Holy Spirit. Find out just how being spiritual can make you the best natural homemaker ever! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momdelights.substack.com

As the homeschooling mom of 15, I've done some good scheduling and some very, very bad scheduling! Listen as we explore just how to keep a tight ship while glorifying the Master. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momdelights.substack.com

Wives and mothers are the glue that holds society together. In this episode we will explore ways we can fight societal evils like women and save the world! More bonus material and free downloads on the Mom Delights website. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momdelights.substack.com