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!
How to Give Yourself Grace During COVID-19
The chaos of COVID-19 is here and life as we know it has changed pretty drastically. All large gatherings have been canceled, businesses are temporarily closing, and we have been encouraged to take part...
Bedtime is Exhausting – But Let Them Talk
I recently read a parenting meme that might be the best one I've ever read. It talked about how parenting during the day was like cooking and parenting at night was like baking. During...
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Little Eyes are Watching
When my daughter went to Kindergarten three years ago, I quickly got to know the personality of her teacher. Not because I spent a lot of time with the teacher, not because we were...
The 15 Best Books to Read With Your Kids at Christmas
Christmas is such a magical time of the year. We spend months looking forward to the lights, the decorations, the cookies, the gifts, the celebrations. No matter how old you are, you can't deny...
I’m Not a LEGO Mom
Confession: I am not a LEGO Mom. I can't stand those tiny little blocks. There are exactly 100,000 of them in each box, some ranging from the size of a quarter all the way...
I’m a Better Mom for Leaving
I'm a better mom for leaving.
Let me back up a little: Being a mom is one of the most rewarding things in life. I spent the majority of my life dreaming of the day...
The Beauty in Having a Big Family
I have wanted a big family for as long as I can remember. My mom has pictures of me at three-years-old laying my “kids” down for naps, ten baby dolls all in a row....
My C-Section Story (And Why You Shouldn’t Mourn for Me)
C-Section.
Say that word in a group of moms and you’ll immediately see some very strong responses. Some are stricken, others are disgusted, while some are raising their hands in praise. If you’ve ever talked...
Everything is Impossible Until You Do It
Impossible.
It’s a word we’ve all used to describe a daunting situation we are staring square in the eyes. Whether it be getting out of bed in the morning or running a marathon, you’ve probably...
5 Ways to Encourage a Potty Training Mom
Potty training is one of those milestones in parenting that cannot be avoided. We’ve all been there. If you haven’t, you will be soon. It’s one of those experiences that brings excitement, increased funds...
The Inevitable Question in Foster Care: “Where am I going next?”
Halloween is one of the best holidays to experience as a mom. What is more fun than seeing little kids running around in adorable costumes, begging for candy through chocolate smeared smiles? Nothing. Nothing...