As the weather gets colder in the Midwest, our family starts to settle into a slower rhythm of life. The sun goes down before dinner, so our evenings consist of reading books aloud, puzzles, games, or handicrafts. Most of the girls' school activities are pausing for the winter months, making our ... Read More about Cultivate Simple Christmas Traditions: Advent
Cultivate Purposeful Parenting in Precarious Times
Parenting in 2020 has definitely kept me on my toes. As my girls are getting older and the world is constantly changing, I have to refine and reconsider what values I want to instill in them. Mike and I want our girls to be kind, critical thinkers, problem solvers, exhibit ingenuity, and be ... Read More about Cultivate Purposeful Parenting in Precarious Times
Cultivate Purpose by Teaching Kids About Money
Money is one area that Mike and I have implemented multiple strategies to teach the girls how to value money. A few years ago, we went through Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover and began our journey to accomplish the seven baby steps laid out in the book. This book helped us realize that we ... Read More about Cultivate Purpose by Teaching Kids About Money
Cultivate Purpose in Planning
With the fall season in full swing, it is time for me to start planning our holidays. Our November and December calendar is planned with purpose. These last two months hold the majority of our family traditions. To give myself enough time to plan and organize our calendar, I start in October. ... Read More about Cultivate Purpose in Planning
Cultivate Change: Rethink Family Traditions
Family traditions are an essential part of our fall season. As the weather begins to cool, and our days get shorter. We find ways to create our family fun in the fall. Apple picking, hayrides, visiting a pumpkin patch, and spending hours baking are ways our family embraces fall. Last weekend, we ... Read More about Cultivate Change: Rethink Family Traditions