Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Homeschooling

by Elisa | Jul 23, 2020 | Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Giving Back, Hard Conversations, Live Intentionally, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces

If you’ve been schooling at home this Spring or considering homeschool for next year because of COVID-19, I am excited for you. And a little scared. As Dickens says, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” One thing for sure is that you have a lot of...

7 Writers of Hope on Racism

by Elisa | Jul 20, 2020 | Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Hard Conversations, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Your Stories, Your Voice on Racism

This is part of the series, Your Voice on Racism. Do you have a story to share? We need to hear it! Consider submitting it here! ____________________________________________________ (This posts might include affiliate links, which means I could receive a small gift...

Summer Family Challenge Checklist

by Elisa | Jul 10, 2020 | Adventure, Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Giving Back, Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Raising Kids

Now, I could talk about fireworks and freedom, diversity and beauty, or even making a difference in our homes by leading our families. I'm don't feel like making a wise point, though. I just like colors and smearing paint. This summer, we have a massive list of family...

Free School Lunches Empowering Kids to Overcome Privilege

by Elisa | Jul 4, 2020 | Busy Moms, Children-in-Need, Community, Family & Relationships, Poverty, Raising Kids, Seeking Justice

I wanted to knock my kids heads together when we went picked up free school lunches this summer. Little did I know that these free school lunches could empower my kids to overcome their privilege. Do My Kids Need to Be Empowered to Overcome Privilege? This morning...

To Mask or Not Mask?

by Elisa | Jul 4, 2020 | Community, Family & Relationships, Global Health, Hard Conversations, Leadership, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, United States

To wear or not wear masks? Here’s why I’m struggling as a high-risk for COVID-19 concerning masks. And it isn’t just about loving others.

Not Every Mama Feels Born to Mom

by Elisa | Jun 29, 2020 | Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Family & Relationships, Identity, Life Purpose, Personal Growth, Raising Kids, Safe Spaces

Not every mama feels born to mom . . . when you want to make a difference in the world and be outside your home but are also a parent.

The Honest Truth About Loving Deeper (Art of Advocacy)

by Elisa | Jun 23, 2020 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers, Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Giving Back, Global Health, Human Rights, Identity, Leadership, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Poverty, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, Spiritual Discipleship, Your Voice on Racism

Loving others seemed good and something to be defined by. Until it was loving the same small group of people deeper. Loving people seems like living a great story. Loving my family was just draining. Loving someone from another culture felt exotic. Loving those I see...

Movement or a Moment?

by Elisa | Jun 22, 2020 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Being World Changers, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Create Awareness, Human Rights, Safe Spaces, Seeking Justice, United States, Your Stories, Your Voice on Racism

This is part of the series, Your Voice on Racism. Do you have a story to share? We need to hear it! Consider submitting it here! _______________________________________________________ What is a Movement? A Movement or a Moment? I’ve thought about this question ever...

“The Talk”: For Every Black American Son and Daughter

by Elisa | Jun 20, 2020 | Being World Changers, Family & Relationships, Human Rights, Raising Kids, Seeking Justice, United States, Your Stories, Your Voice on Racism

This is part of the series, Your Voice on Racism. Do you have a story to share? We need to hear it! Consider submitting it here! It was July 13, 2013 as most of the country was watching and waiting for the verdict against George Zimmerman, the man who shot 17 year...

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Identity Crisis #3467 – My Messy Beautiful

The other day, my daughter was excitedly expressing her admiration of the teachers and helpers at her school. I usually resist the temptation to to ask my kids what they want to be when they grow up because at some point in my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

What to Do With that Blasted Holy Discontent (I used to be a radical)

I used to be a radical. I used to be a radical–until I wasn’t. After high school, I...

Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands

10 Ethical Fair Trade Gifts Under $10

Ever have a hard time finding cheap ethically made, sustainable and socially good gifts to give? Check out these 10 ethical fair trade gifts under $10!