Month: March 2022
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Parenting in the Pandemic: Finding Mamahood Community + Sharing our Stories
Read More: Parenting in the Pandemic: Finding Mamahood Community + Sharing our StoriesWritten by Katlyn Babyak My son Koda just turned 2, and so did the global pandemic. He was born at the end of February 2020 right before things started shutting down and the waiting game began to learn more about this new virus. We had no idea that the new parent saying “your lives will…
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What if there was a place for mothers to experience nurture and care? Cue Upstream Parenting
Read More: What if there was a place for mothers to experience nurture and care? Cue Upstream ParentingWritten by Ally Berttucci An Introduction to Upstream & Restful Parenting I’m Ally, a licensed counselor by training, and one half of the Upstream duo. I have two little boys (2.5 and 1yr) and live in the Chicago suburbs, and am currently desperate for spring to arrive!!! I repeat, two little boys in freezing Chicago,…
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Joy in the Pandemic through the Unexpected: Hosting + Community
Read More: Joy in the Pandemic through the Unexpected: Hosting + CommunityBy Sarah Lin So this might sound a little contrary to pandemic life but hear me out: what’s brought me joy as we’ve navigated this pandemic? Every opportunity we’ve had to host- big or small. My husband and I have always loved and valued having people in our home: for a meal, a game night,…
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Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations to Make Memories with your Kids
Read More: Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations to Make Memories with your KidsYou might be able to tell that I’m a big fan of seasons and holidays. I think it’s significant that God gave His people holidays and celebrations to remember important events and the ways that He loved and cared for them. In addition to the meaning and significance behind each holiday, I think they are…
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The what, why and how of practicing Lent (and why it’s good for your family)
Read More: The what, why and how of practicing Lent (and why it’s good for your family)Last year was the first time I had ever practiced Lent. Prior to that, I had heard of people giving things up for Lent, and I had always decided that it just wasn’t really for me. It didn’t seem necessary and I didn’t really understand it. But I was reading an article the other day…
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Your New Christmas Tradition: The Shepherd’s Meal
A Shepherd’s Meal is simply eating a meal like the Shepherds might have eaten on the night that the Angel came to share with them the good news about the Messiah being born. Luke 2 tells us that the shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks at night when an angel appeared to them. How…
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The Best & Easiest Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie
When my husband became gluten free, I needed to revamp our regular meal rotation. Thankfully, gluten free foods have come a long way and they now have incredible gluten free pie dough, making Chicken Pot Pie a no-brainer. What I love about this recipe are the hacks that make it easier. You see, chicken pot…
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How to Make the Most of Advent with Kids
As a Christian parent, I am always looking for opportunities to teach my kids about Jesus. Opportunities often arise in the small, every day moments of life–a beautiful day pointing us to the beauty of our God; a sibling argument highlighting our need for Jesus’ help and patience; a disappointment at school bringing us to…
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