Teach them to be good people
The moment your child is born you start teaching them.
You have to teach them to eat, to sleep, to roll over, to crawl, to walk, to talk annnddd pretty much everything else (no pressure).
and I totally get it…. every parent wants their little one to be happy. But I feel like many times parents get so caught up in wanting their kids to be happy, that they forget to teach them how to be a good person.
While I fully believe in letting them be little, I also, just as strongly, believe in teaching them right from wrong.
It’s one of the hardest things about being a parent, but one of the most rewarding….. YOU GET TO TEACH THEM.
Teaching them to treat others the way you want to be treated.
Teaching them that you can’t always get your way and that’s okay
Teaching them the power of saying something nice.
Teaching them patience and that great things are worth the wait.
Parenting is HARD! It’s so easy to just give in, do the easy thing and just let them be happy….. but we can’t do that all the time. As much as we want to always make everything better, we can’t. We need to teach them the best that we can and hope that they will have a good enough foundation to make good choices as they grow.
It’s all about teaching them to be good people, because thats really what we want for them. Sure we want them to be happy, but to be a good person is even more important (because with that, they will be happy).
It’s never too early to start teaching your little ones and preparing them for the future.
Raise them to be good people, not just a happy child.
Do you ever feel like you are just trying to keep up?.. Like the days are moving too fast? If you are like me you have felt this way before. It's time to embrace the simple and slow life. Time to embrace simple and slow living and enjoy life more.
We moved!! Military life can be interesting for sure….we look forward to new adventure ahead.
Christmas shopping for kids normally result in toys, which can be great but here are some alternative gift ideas for kids….
Decorating for the Holidays doesn’t have to be super put together or hard on the budget. I love decorating for the holidays, but I also love keeping things simple. Here is how we decorate for Halloween while keeping it simple and budget friendly.
We all need a little bit more relaxation in our life these days, but sometimes it can be hard to find those relaxing moments. Here are some simple things that help me to relax…..
Shop Prints for a Purpose and help Levi find his home.
Stay present this holiday season by staying organized with your gift giving.
With this Christmas gift tracker you can keep track of your gift ideas, gifts that have been purchased, track your budget, Christmas cards and even some tips and help incase you are at a loss on what to get someone.
I personally do this every year to help me keep things even, to lighten the mental load and to keep track of the gifts we have gotten for others.
This is a simple way to stay a bit more organized which will help to you stay more present and enjoy the season more.
Sections include:
Gift Ideas
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Christmas budget (per person)
Budget tracker (keeping track of your expenses and balance.)
Christmas List tracker (so you can keep up with what you have gotten for people)
Christmas Card tracker
Gift Giving Tips and Suggestions
This Printable PDF is 20 pages
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Add a simple reminder around your home to remind you to always Have Faith.
Have Faith - Digital Download
Size: 8x10
Printing on quality paper is recommended .
(Frame not included)
If you would like to share a picture of your print on Instagram I would love to see! Feel free to tag me @compassandcrew
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Simple & doable tips to simplifying & decluttering your home.
If you are looking for simple steps for decluttering you home, this guide is for you. I take you through how I’ve been decluttering my home for years.
Simple, easy and realistic steps to ditch the clutter and bring more calm into your home.
Includes:
PDF Decluttering guide - 33 pages (view on device or print out)
Audio File - Great for listening when busy or on the go.
I go over the importance of simple decluttering, finding your motivation, encouragement and more.
As a stay at home, work at home, homeschooling mama I know how precious your time is…. so this is not a super in depth, overwhelming guide that will take days to go through. This guide is pretty quick to read (or listen to if you would rather listen to the audio file) but it’s full of straightforward and easy steps to follow… that way you can put these steps into action and reach those results sooner.
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This is a downloadable PDF, so you can use it on your phone, tablet or computer. Or if you choose you can print it out to have a hard copy... whichever one works for you.
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12-Month Monthly Calendar (Printable)
Simple, undated monthly Calendar
-Easy to print
-Fill in the dates, write down special days to remember
-Blank spaces for meal ideas, to-dos or reminders.
I decided to leave this calendar undated so it can be used each year.
We personally use this calendar and stick it up on our fridge to keep handy for the whole family.
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"I look up to the hills for help. But where will my help come from? My help will come from the Lord, Creator of heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:1-2
A simple and beautiful reminder to keep around the home
Includes:
"My Help" Mountain Print PDF (8x10)
Please keep in mind that colors may vary slightly depending on your printer settings. Your may also need to cut down slightly if putting into a 8x10 frame without a mat.
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Home habits are the best way to "keep up" with your home in a way that isn't overwhelming.
This quick guide will help you find the best home habits for you and your family.
Includes:
Printable PDF guide for Home Habits: Real and simple ways to keep up with and maintain your home.
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No matter if you need a list to help you remember what you have in your pantry and home or need a list to remind you of what you need....this stock list printable will help you keep track of either.
Includes:
"Stock List" Printable PDF
Some with categories filled in for you and some with blank space to fill in your own categories.
Great to keep on hand so you know what you already have or what you need.
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May is mental health awareness month. While I don’t feel super qualified to talk about mental health I feel like I need to talk about it more than ever. What I do for my mental health and resources for anyone struggling.