Jasie Desta
These 5 things help me thrive as an introverted mom
Parenting is hard. I get it. It can sometimes drain all our physical, mental, and emotional resources. I have six kids and I homeschool, so our house isn’t exactly full of peace and quiet most…
Where I shop with 6 kids on a one-income budget
Sometimes minimalism sounds like a beautiful dream, doesn’t it? Calming, simple, clean; an exhale of clutter and resources that helps you live responsibly on a budget, while saving the planet and reducing stress in your…
20 Foods to Feed Your Baby
[I’m not a doctor, just a mama trying to do her best. If you have any questions about what to feed your baby, consult your pediatrician. These are simply my experiences.] When my first child…
Top Recommendations for Kids’ Poetry
Why poetry? There are so many reasons out there. It is perfect for reading aloud. Like music, the rhythm and beauty of it taps into something in the human soul. It will help your child…
Raising An Introverted Child In An Extroverted World
My mother likes to tell the story that in kindergarten, I was so shy for the first half of the year my teacher could only ask me questions that I could answer with a shake…
Kids Music That I Actually Enjoy
The rhythms of traditional songs and nursery rhymes are supposed to be great for kids. So why is it that so much “kids’ music” drives parents nuts?! Shouldn’t good kids’ music be good music? Fortunately,…
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Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…