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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.
Today the 4 Moms are answering reader questions. I’m answering one because we have a houseful of unexpected guests. Here’s a question where it would be nice to hear some of your input. Jul asked, “I am wondering where are some good larger family friendly cities/states to live in? I cannot tell you how long…
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As we headed into the ultrasound room, with the children waiting outside, we explained to the tech that Mark and I wanted to know the gender of the baby, but didn’t wish for the children to find out just yet. After we knew, the tiny ultrasound room bulged with 10 children and we all enjoyed…
As parents we are commanded to train our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6). We are to speak to our children of His words when we lie down, when we walk by the way and when we rise up (Deut. 6). Our standard for raising our children is the law…
Many people in today’s society don’t believe that they can raise their family on one income, add to that a larger than average number of children and homeschooling and just surviving may seem impossible. This week 4 Moms who have lived this challenge are going to share our thoughts on saving, tithing and thriving with…
We’re at the half way mark in this pregnancy and this second trimester has been smooth sailing. I have lots of energy and in the past few weeks our home has returned to it’s normal, busy pace. Earlier this week we even rearranged furniture and deep cleaned in our main living areas. My singular concession…
A while ago I told you all about a lovely DVD, “Children Are a Blessing” and now you have the opportunity to see the film for free. Perhaps the reason that I watched this DVD with tears in my eyes is because I feel a heavy burden for thousands of Christians who believe the lie…
Welcome to this weeks edition of 4 Moms, 35 Kids: How Moms of Many Manage since all of us are bloggers we’re talking a little about blogging today. For us the purpose of Raising Olives has always been clear: Offer practical help, advice and encouragement to younger moms. (Titus 2) Tell a little of our…
Our 10th baby, Isabella, was our first c-section. Here’s why we came to the decision to have a c-section after two home births. Because of our birth history and Nick’s brachial plexus injury at birth, any more children we have (including the little one currently being formed) will be born via c-section. Our first c-section…
My brother-in-law gave us the idea for this simple DIY compost bin in a trash can. Since we had just put our house on the market, and since the compost pile out back was less than desirable, this contained option seemed like a good solution. The trash can keeps the compost contained and “neighbor friendly”. …
