lynziebrewer
Born and raised in Central Arkansas, Lynzie is a pastor's wife, business owner, adoptive and homeschool mom, and new Okie. She and her husband love visiting local restaurants, taking walks to the park, and cheering on the Thunder with their six kids. Give her a good book and some apple pie and all will be right with the world!
Celebrate the Little Victories
Have you ever noticed that when it comes to life and the things we want to accomplish, we usually take an all-or-nothing approach? Surely I'm not the only mom in the world who struggles...
Today, I Apologized to My Kids.
Apologies are hard.
Apologizing means acknowledging your faults, admitting that you are wrong, and agreeing that you can do better.
Apologies don't come naturally to anyone because they require stepping outside of our own thoughts, feelings,...
5 Ways to Prepare for a Trip to Disney World
We recently made a brave voyage to Disney World with six children in tow. Maybe it was more crazy of us than brave, but either way, it was an adventure! An adventure that I...
Mama, It’s Not Your Job to be the Christmas Activity Director.
Christmas is upon us with all its beauty, brightness, and joy. The lights are glowing, the colors are bright, the songs are jolly. It's a magical season. But do you know what else comes...
5 Things Adoptive Parents Want You to Know
As an adoptive parent, I get asked a lot of questions. Questions about my kids and their birth parents, questions about how we came into the world of adoption, and sometimes, dumb questions that...
When In Doubt, Read a Book
I am convinced that a solution to the majority of the challenges we, as moms, face can be found in one simple act - reading a book.
Have a fussy two-year-old who won't listen to...
When You Forget to Say “I Love You”
I forgot to say "I love you."
I had already read two books, answered 30 questions, given five drinks, said three prayers, sang at least ten songs and was about to literally pull the hair...
Lies I Stopped Believing About Homeschooling
I recently became a homeschooling mom. It doesn’t surprise me that I landed here, but I also never envisioned myself actually taking the plunge. I was raised in public school and had a wonderful...
10 Tips for Flying with a Baby
I recently went on a trip that required me to fly with my newborn baby.
Flying with any aged child is not for the faint of heart. It takes preparation, patience, and flexibility. Here are...
Mama, Just Do the Next Thing
Have you ever had so many things to do and so many tasks to accomplish that you can't see straight? So many needs to meet and so many hats to wear that you are...
How to Make Summer Weeks Eventful: Your Weekly Template for a Summer of FUN!
Summer is almost here and congratulations are in order! You've just been given the job of Event Coordinator! You have around 85 days of a wide-open schedule to fill for your kids--overwhelmed yet??
There are...
Virtual Learning Moms: You. Are. Rock Stars.
To all of the Virtual Learning Moms out there, I have one thing to say to you:
You are ROCK STARS.
When I say rock stars, what I really mean is that you are magical unicorns...