A few nights ago around the dinner table we had a conversation sparked by something I read in the Duggars’ book, A Love that Multiplies. In one part, Jim Bob Duggar talks about what his hobby is. I have to admit, when I first read it, I was a little surprised, although I shouldn’t have [...]
by Breezy & Emily Rose Brookshire on December 17, 2011 in Faithfulness, Giveaways, Grace, Industry, Inspiration in Child Rearing, Legacy, Obedience, Purpose, Responsibility, Self-control, Servanthood, Standing Firm, Tools, Training Ground for Mature Adult Character
Have you ever been perplexed about your friendships with boys? Have you ever wondered how to handle a crush or unrequited love as you try to wait for God’s best? Should guys and girls even be friends? As girls desiring to become godly women, we want our interaction with young men to be God-honoring and [...]
Are you looking for a place to learn about family business, household budgeting, and much more? Join The Family Economics Conference in Chicago, Illinois on March 8-10 for an exciting, yet practical summit on Family Economics! Featured speakers include Kevin Swanson, Erik Weir, Doug Phillips, Steve and Teri Maxwell, Bill Roth, Alex and Cassie Michael, [...]
I know that learning to do canning is a goal for many women, and yet those with young children are particularly apprehensive to give it a try. The thought of working long hours in the kitchen, with scalding hot water, glass jars, and valuable food that you don’t want to waste can make it seem [...]
Spending time with our daughters while teaching them to sew (or learning along side them) is so rewarding. First of all you get the opportunity to spend that important time together, second you are teaching them a skill that they can use their entire life, third you teaching more than sewing you are teaching perseverance, [...]
by Breezy Brookshire on April 25, 2011 in Activities, Cleaning, Creativity, Faithfulness, Food, Gardening, Gardening, Hospitality, Industry, Ministry, Obedience, Purpose, Responsibility, Sanctuary, Self-control, Servanthood, Standing Firm, Training Ground for Mature Adult Character, Unity Between Generations
Many of you are young mothers who one day hope to see your daughters joyfully living the life of a homemaker, even in your own home before they marry. But some of you may be apprehensively wondering, “What will that look like?” Having a visual of what your daughter could one day be doing takes [...]
The school year is coming to an end in a few months and my eldest daughter is graduating this year. I have had many thoughts about her graduating as it is indeed a bitter-sweet time. Bitter because you don’t want to see your little daughter grow up and sweet because she is reaching milestones you [...]
Have you ever made a pillow case or had your daughter make one? If you have been hesitant to break out your sewing machine or to make a project with your daughter, then wait no longer! This is such a fun and easy project that is so useful and can be as simple or elaborate [...]