Memorial Day: Honoring Fallen Heroes and All Who Have Sacrificed So Much.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day have a very special place in my heart. I believe those that fight for us and have…
Family Life, Reflections, & Homeschooling
Sibling Rivalry: How to Combat It
How do you combat sibling rivalry? BE A TEAM! It sounds ridiculously simple, but this solution can be challenging. Looking for ways…
Lots of Living!
I hope all of you had a fantastic Father’s Day! It was good for us. We pretty much worked all weekend but…
Taking the Time to Serve Family is What We Need Right Now
Just so you know, I have been thinking of writing this blog for the past couple of days. It’s Wednesday now,…
Parents: Stay Hopeful and Turn Struggle into Strength!
As a parent, it may be years before we ever see the fruit of our labor…but when we finally do see the…
Fried Chicken and Rosé—Recap from Our Anniversary Trip!
I thought I’d tell you all about my Valentine’s Day this year, because it was quite eventful. I managed to travel across…
Knowing My Purpose While Dealing with the 2020 Flu
The flu has taken over my life for the past few weeks. This is not just any flu—I’ve never seen any flu…
Outdoor Party with all the Kids’ Friends
I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving has snuck up on me like a black cat in an alleyway! I’m not exactly…
Family Ties That Last: Building New Memories at the Purple Door House
I’ve been thinking a lot about my goals for the Purple Door house. Throughout the renovation process, I am making decisions that…
Goodbye to the Old Cabin
This past summer, our family said goodbye to our log cabin. It was a bittersweet moment. We bought a new piece of…
A Family Builds a Log Cabin
Log cabins remind me of what makes America great—the pioneer spirit, the gray area between civilization and the unknown; in other words,…
Crabbing with the Family on our Beach Getaway
For the past few years I’ve been realizing that I’m not going to have the kids all together much longer without someone…
Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Garden
Gardening is one of the greatest joys in life at just about any age. Kids and adults alike can enjoy gardening together….
Southern Landscapes and Farmers Markets
I treasure the times I get to drive through Southern Landscapes and pull over at the Farmers Markets and local stores I come across. Today was one of those days. Scott and I would take long drives talking and laughing during our dating years and we are now enjoying the same tradition with our kids.
Thankfulness Pours Over from the Most Unlikely Things
Our dog, Moose, of 13 years passed away day before yesterday. Life has been moving so fast with my tending to the…
Journey from Homeschool to College Graduation
The journey from homeschool to college graduation has been a true test of faith for our family. Most of our extended family…
How to Keep Margin in a Busy Life
Margin in life, like business, is necessary for profitability. The profit margin is an accounting measure designed to gauge the financial health of a business or…
All About Mom
I was asked to write an article and a few recipes for the May issue of a magazine – a Mother’s Day…
Mother’s Day Article in River Region Magazine by Stacy Lyn Harris
Stacy Lyn Harris writes Mother’s Day article for River Regions Magazine along with a few fantastic easy recipes for you to do…
Choosing Motherhood as a Career – A Noble Choice
Home Economics is the basis of our lives. We work outside the home so that we can afford to live inside the home.
How to Give Hope for Marriage to Kids
A Happy Marriage: Dream or Reality? As a teenager, I thought a ton about marriage. I dreamed of the day that I…
What’s Really Important?
WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT? What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important. Eisenhour I am a get it…
10 Tips: Raising Toddlers to College Students
This is my second time to walk through the challenge of making decisions about what college my graduating children should attend. You…
Birthday Traditions
BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS Birthdays in the Harris household are fun, loud, and very important. With 7 kids, birthdays are a big deal. The…