Hi, I'm Kimberly. I'm a homeschooling mom of 11 and here on Raising Olives I share about what I've learned; tips, ideas and some of the ups and downs of managing a home and raising children for the glory of God.
In a discussion here about life choices, a commenter recently related that she wants to show her children “that there are many happy ways to live life”. But is ‘happy’ the goal? If Thou shouldst give me choice to live in pleasure and keep my sins, or to have them burnt away with trial, give…
Naps and rest time are a big issue for parents, especially parents with small children. How do you get your children to calm down and rest? How much sleep does your baby need? How do I ensure that all my kids sleep at the same time so that I get the quiet time in the…
As I go through each day walking hand in hand with my six daughters, watching as they grow into the young ladies that God created them to be, I realize that the one thing that is vital to being a successful homemaker is something that is out of my power to give. For what is…
Welcome to this weeks edition of 4 Moms, 35 Kids: How Moms of Many Manage. This week we’re answering reader questions or in my case, I’m answering one reader question. Rachel at Quirky Momma asks, What words of advice or encouragement would you offer a mom who is full of doubts regarding her family’s growth,…
I get out of the van and head around to help my five youngest children unstrap. It used to be harder, I used to have five children under five, but now I have big six and seven year old girls to help. I also have ten children now, but I frequently run errands with just…
“Wow, you look amazing” It’s a compliment that I hear over and over again, only it doesn’t stop there “….for having ten kids!” and I walk away wondering if it really is a compliment. This week the 4 Moms of Many tackle the heavy topic of losing baby weight. Connie (mom of 8 ) at…
Rachel sells therapeutic grade essential oils at Young Living and recently left this beautiful comment here on Raising Olives about seeing beauty in the everyday. The blessing of God’s GRACE, for it is what allows me to SEE beauty. The beauty in PB&J all over little faces, sometimes even in their hair…thank you LORD…
If you are a child this is another post that you should get your parents permission to read. Welcome to this weeks edition of 4 Moms, 35 Kids: How Moms of Many Manage. This week we’re talking about the birds and the bees and how we talk about them with our children. Mark and I…
As we sit around the breakfast table, ten little girls and myself, I listen to their dreams; dreams of homes, motherhood and babies, lots of babies. These girls aren’t ignorant of the difficulties. All but the youngest have helped and watched as their mamas struggle through morning sickness and the exhaustion that comes with pregnancy, they’ve changed…
Welcome to this weeks edition of 4 Moms, 35 Kids: How Moms of Many Manage. This is the second post in The Large Family Goes to Church Series Part 1: Getting a Large Family to Church on Time Part 3: Choosing or Fitting into a Church and we’re talking about keeping your little ones with you…
