Birthdays in large families are exciting because even without guests there’s plenty of people to celebrate with. Today I’m sharing some ways we try to treat each child on their special day. 1) Each child gets their own cake Being a mom of twins and a mom of kids with back-to-back birthdays I have always […]
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I’ve confessed before that I’m an introvert. I like people, but I’m not the type to hang out with people. I don’t do late nights and after an hour or two at parties I’m DONE. You may ask, “How in the world does that work with 10+ children??” Here’s a few things that have helped […]
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1) Babywear Wearing your baby frees up your hands to tend to other children, go about your chores, and leaves your cart with more room to grocery shop. It can also calm a fussy baby and keep them safe from curious toddlers. 2) Same nap schedule In the beginning newborns sleep a lot, but the […]
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I’ve been asked multiple times to share our laundry routine. Each time I hear it I think, “Yikes!” I imagine some people think that I’m Super Mom because I’m raising 10+ children. The truth is that I’m just like any other mom. Proficient in some areas and inept in others. As a homeschooling mom, my […]
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Two of the biggest fears of homeschooling are “socialization” and “fear of missing out.” Today I’m going to share how our family deals with both of these issues. Having such a large family, I’ve never worried much about socialization. There’s currently twelve of us around to talk and play with. “Wait”, you may say, “that […]
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Little House in the High Desert 