I was taking my children for a walk and a lady saw us and asked if we would like some rhubarb. I said, “Sure, that would be wonderful!” She was happy to give it to us and we were grateful for her kind gesture.  I told her “My husband...

Out of all the universe, Why am I here? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Well, if you don’t know Jesus you may have a hard time answering it.  If you don’t know God you may think we were formed from a big bang or out of a...

MY DISCOVERY It was a few years ago when my family took a trip to Florida during the winter.  I told my husband when we left, “I am having a hard time focusing. I hope this trip helps me to refresh so I will be able to focus better...

As a stay at home mom I have had plenty of occasions to put my children in a time out for bad behavior. But sometimes you and your spouse need a time out so you can reconnect. To remind you of the simple pleasures of being alone together to...

Hey moms, we all have had days where we need to refresh.  Let’s face it we work 24/7.   We get tired, drained, and cranky if we don’t take care of ourselves.  Husband’s this may help for some great ideas for Mother’s day or birthdays.  Hint Hint… Moms please find...

First of all, what is a homeschool transcript and why do we need to have one? Basically, a homeschool transcript takes all the hard work your teen has done over their high school years and concisely puts these accomplishments on an official document for College Admissions offices and others. ...

I have had people come over and say “Wow, your home is so quiet.” I guess their homes are not so much.  Which may be how they like it. Personally, I like a quiet home. I can focus so much more with peace and quiet.  My children focus better...

Press Release 2017 Author Cheryl Bippus’s new book “Pure Moments: Poems and short stories from a woman’s heart” is a beautiful reminder to slow down and notice the moments in life that are most precious. Recent release “Pure Moments: Poems and short stories from a woman’s heart” from Covenant...

I have tried many banana bread recipes over the years, but they are never as good and I always come back to this one. It has become a family favorite. It is also very easy to make. I hope you enjoy this easy, moist, cake-like, and...

There will be times when a child is struggling with a concept or need motivation to complete their math studies.  I have used Saxon Math throughout my homeschool years.  Over the years, I have used multiple methods to help keep our kids moving through the process.  They work for...

Can I teach my kids at home? Many parents are wondering how can I teach my teens math at home. Am I able to do it? With the right tools, and persistence, yes I think you can. Hopefully, I have a recommendation that I have used in my years...

Some of you may be wondering, “When is the best time to start my homeschooling day?” One of the best things about homeschooling is the flexibility that you have. So the fact is, it is up to you! If you are a morning person and your family is used...

My last post regarding my mom stated that she was on a life support.  It was a scary time for us. Fortunately, the doctors were able to find and stop the bleed while she was on the vent.  It took a couple days to get her blood pressure stable....

I hope you have been having an enjoyable summer. It has been a whirlwind for us.  I haven’t been posting a lot lately so I wanted to explain what has been keeping me a little busy this summer. We have had some unexpected events this June and July. In...

Author’s new book receives a warm literary welcome. Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Poetry – Inspirational book “Pure Moments Poems and Short Stories from a Woman’s Heart” by Cheryl Bippus. Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They...

I thought it would be a helpful to share my favorite food allergy resources.  Hard to believe it has been 19 years since we began our journey with our daughter.  For more information on how that started, you can read my post at https://joyfaithstrength.com/how-i-became-an-food-allergy-mom/ While she was growing up,...