Large Families On Purpose Blog Posts

• Government School-At-Home Programs/Co-ops - Be Warned & Informed
  on May 14, 2013 in Homeschooling
  Home-education verses government school-at-home programs (a.k.a. Government-funded alternative learning programs / Virtual schools / Parent partnership programs) is a very sensitive subject amongst the homeschool community.  Did you know,...
• Feeding Baby, Part 3 - How We've Introduced Solid Foods
  on May 5, 2013 in How Do We Do That Schedules and Routines
  Feeding baby can be such a special time for moms and babies together.  Precious, intimate and quiet.  And I know that how baby is fed can be a very sensitive subject for moms, both on the nursing vs. bottles home front, and on beginning t...
• Feeding Baby, Part 2 - Encouragement For Bottle Feeders, and Practical Helps
  on Apr 24, 2013 in How Do We Do That Schedules and Routines
  Feeding baby can be such a special time for moms and babies together.  Precious, intimate and quiet.  And I know that how baby is fed can be a very sensitive subject for moms, both on the nursing vs. bottles home front, and on beginning t...
• Feeding Baby, Part 1 - My Experience With Nursing
  on Apr 18, 2013 in How Do We Do That Schedules and Routines
  Feeding baby can be such a special time for moms and babies together.  Precious, intimate and quiet.  And I know that how baby is fed can be a very sensitive subject for moms, both on the nursing vs. bottles home front, and on beginning t...
• Mom Tips: For Around the House, #6
  on Apr 9, 2013
  I so enjoy the little "mom tips" that I've come across in life - those little things that I've learned from my mom, or a mom friend, that just make life a little nicer.  Things that make the "daily-daily" just a little easier, or...
• Homeschooling: HOW We Do It, Part 3 of 3: K-2
  on Apr 4, 2013 in Homeschooling
  Homeschooling kindergarten through second grade was probably where I've grown and changed the most in my homeschooling career of 10 years so far.  I've been asked about this many times specifically regarding K-2, so let's sit down together for t...
• Computer Learning For Kids - How We Utilize It
  on Mar 29, 2013 in How Do We Do That Toys and Activities Homeschooling
  We have found that computer learning can be incredibly valuable for our children, when carefully monitored, and with certain provisions, guidelines, and restrictions. Today I'll share with you how we structure these learning experiences in our home.
• Navigating difficult relationships: Parents & In-laws
  on Mar 24, 2013 in Surrender and Blessings Large Family Discipleship
  In our life, we have had an ongoing sad an empty relationship with one set of parents. We used to keep these types of things to ourselves and think that we were unique and alone in this struggle we have found out over time from others that it is actu...
• I'm Having a Lilla Rose Flexi Clip Party - And You're Invited (online)!
  on Mar 10, 2013 in Dressing Modestly Family Fun
  Greetings friends!  The Shupe ladies have become VERY excited about the amazing Lilla Rose Flexi hair clips and hair "jewelry" that we have been newly introduced to.  What a beautiful, feminine addition to our attire!  (And there are s...
• Naps & Play-Alone Times
  on Feb 28, 2013 in How Do We Do That Homeschooling Schedules and Routines
  When I gave birth to our third baby our two oldest girls were ages 3 and 4, and at age three had begun balking at taking naps. Trying to get them to stay in bed and sleep became a daily struggle.  And yet I was desperate for that rest time mysel...
• Samaritan Ministries - A Biblical, non-insurance approach to health care needs
  on Feb 22, 2013 in How Do We Do That
  I have received many inquiries for our testimony of our experience with Samaritan Ministries by people who are considering joining.  So I wanted to share with all of you about this wonderful ministry organization and highly recommend them to you...
• Sibling to Sibling - Tattling & Child "Parents"
  on Feb 13, 2013 in Large Family Discipleship How Do We Do That
  May I just begin with trying to set accurate expectations.  You may be seeking a guaranteed fix for sibling issues that will stop it all in it's tracks, as I used to do.  *smile*  I really like a recipe that works - guaranteed.&nbs...
• Sick Kids Large Family Style - What I Do When They're ALL Down at Once
  on Feb 5, 2013 in How Do We Do That Schedules and Routines Organization
  It can be tough enough to have one sick child, but it's a whole new ball game when a mom has 9 down all at once.  That requires some new strategies.  And unfortunately, this is where our family has been at the Shupe house the last two weeks...
• Well-Child Check-Ups: How We Do Them Large Family Style
  on Jan 31, 2013 in How Do We Do That Schedules and Routines Organization
  You may be reading this post for ideas for your own family.  You may be reading it just out of curiosity about large families.  *smile*  But most of you I've talked to are surrendered to the Lord in your family planning, have 2-5 child...
• Professional Parents? Yes!, Part 2 of 2
  on Jan 24, 2013 in Surrender and Blessings Homeschooling Organization
  One of those comments that we get fairly often is, "Wow, you guys are professional parents."  And my answer is No, and Yes!  I am not professional parents in the sense that those people mean, that I have it all together and I've "arrived"...
• Professional Parents? Yes!, Part 1 of 2
  on Jan 18, 2013 in Surrender and Blessings Homeschooling Organization
  One of those comments that we get fairly often is, "Wow, you guys are professional parents."  And my answer is both No, and Yes!  We are not professional parents in the sense that some people mean, that I have it all together and I've "arri...
• Large Family House Cleaning - Getting it Done, & When To Do The Big Jobs
  on Jan 10, 2013 in Large Family - Small House Time Efficiency How Do We Do That Schedules and Routines
  I generally have small blocks of time in which to get the house clean - so how does a large family mother get it all done?  *smile*  Here are the specific questions I'll be addressing in this post: Managing my time & utilizing a sche...
• Favorite Recipes: Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers
  on Jan 9, 2013 in Favorite Recipes
  Makes approximately 13 burgers These yummy, spicy burgers are a huge family favorite, and we always make extra to have later.  Hope it blesses you as well!  *smile* Ingredients: 5 Tbl. Olive oil (for grilling burgers on griddle) 1...
• Mom Tips - For Around the House, #5
  on Jan 1, 2013 in Organization Mom Tips
  I so enjoy the little "mom tips" that I've come across in life - those little things that I've learned from my mom, or a mom friend, that just make life a little nicer.  Things that make the "daily-daily" just a little easier, or...
• Merry Christmas from Large Families On Purpose
  on Dec 23, 2012 in Interviews w/ Erika Family Fun Feedback
  We are so grateful for the readers of our blog, Large Families On Purpose, and we wanted to post a short video Christmas Card to all of you precious people. We are so blessed by your faithful participation on the blog and Facebook page and via email.