Wordless Wednesday: At The Zoo
We enjoyed a beautiful day at the Fort Worth Zoo. This guy was super happy to see us. We have more pictures – but his “happiness” was inappropriately evident, and we try to keep it family-friendly...
View ArticleGiveaway: MommyCon Ticket!
In May I’ll be attending the Texas MommyCon Mini in Austin. My sister lives there with her twin daughters and we’ll be attending together with both sets of twins. I’m very excited! What’s MommyCon you...
View ArticleReview: See The Light art project DVD “Repeated Sweets”
I first became aware of See The Light through mutual Twitter followers. I was delighted when Pat Holt visited our blog and left a wonderful, uplifting comment regarding my testimony. She asked if we...
View ArticleCake Mix Cookies: Lemon with White Chocolate
I love anything lemon. Lemon cake, lemonade, lemon bars – and certainly these delicious lemon cookies. Once again we’re using cake mix to make quick and easy cookies in a flash. My oldest daughter...
View ArticleArt has no limitations – and neither do you
I came across an inspiring TED Talks video featuring artist Phil Hansen. I called my children in to watch with me – and we were amazed at the art he created once he “embraced the shake” and began to...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Scott
Today is my husband’s birthday. Other than Christmas and Resurrection Sunday – it’s my favorite day of the year, because my favorite person on earth was born today. Scott is a wonderful husband and...
View ArticleStolen Toast Tastes Better
As a mom, I forfeit everything. I have no rights to anything in my home. Not even a slice of toast. The other day I decided to enjoy a snack with Abby and Harmony while our little number six, David,...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: 9 Months of Breastfeeding
This is officially the longest I’ve breastfed any of my children. With each of my previous four I’ve had to wean before I was really ready. With my first I made it four months before introducing a...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Sleepy
“But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.” – Robert Frost “A well-spent day brings happy sleep.” – Leonardo da Vinci “There is a time for many words,...
View ArticleMeal Planning for Two Weeks
With six children to feed we have to make sure we’re spending our money appropriately when it comes to grocery shopping. If we’re not careful, we’ll end up dropping $40 just for one trip to a fast food...
View ArticlePotty Training – Tips for Success
Check out our full post with Potty Training Tips on our new website: www.thecoersfamily.com/potty-training Our soon-to-be two year old Abby is officially Potty Trained! She’s had great success using...
View ArticleSee The Light monthly focus: Georgia O’Keeffe
Our favorite Christian art curriculum company www.SeeTheLight.com is offering a fantastic deal for the month of May! This month’s focus artist is Georgia O’Keeffe and to help enrich your child’s...
View ArticleBook Review and Giveaway: The Christian Mama’s Guide to Parenting a Toddler...
I received a wonderful book selection from Book Sneeze titled “The Christian Mama’s Guide to Parenting a Toddler” by Erin MacPherson. It’s a wonderful book! Easy to read and full of great tips. Good...
View ArticleButtermilk Pie – Just like Nanny used to make
My Nanny, Wanda Whiteley, was an amazing cook. She was an amazing woman. Born just after the Great Depression into a poor family with several siblings, her life as a child was not easy. Because she...
View ArticleSneak Attack Mac and Cheese
I love squash. It’s delicious! I love the subtle nutty flavor, the yellow color, and I really appreciate all the wonderful health benefits. Yellow squash is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin A,...
View ArticleTraining for a bigger event
Recently I had been training for my first 5K this upcoming September. But God has revealed his plan for a much grander event, coming this Winter. We are happy to announce we’re expecting our seventh...
View ArticleLaundry Soap Recipe and what your Pinterest boards and pins say about you
Our family of eight – soon to be nine – can dirty up some clothes, let me tell you. Plus we have twins in cloth diapers. Our laundry is no joke. To save money, my husband recently explored Pinterest...
View ArticleVisit our NEW site!
Hi friends! We’d like to invite y’all to visit our new site: www.thecoersfamily.com Notice that oh-so-important “the” in front of our name? That’s right, we’re THE Coers Family. It’s legit now. Over...
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