Bethany Joy

Homeschooling And Terrified

From long before I had my own children, I knew I wanted to homeschool. I was homeschooled, I had a fantastic experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world and, for so many reasons, I’ve always known that I wanted to give my kids that same time, dedication, and education. And because ofContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling And Terrified”

My Unhelpful Potty Training Blog

I have three boys. Three boys, y’all. I have THREE BOYS and ya wanna know one thing I’m really bad at? Potty training. I don’t get it and I have no patience for it. (Lord, help me.) Now, I know some mamas out there who are AMAZING potty trainers. Boys, girls, puppy dogs, doesn’t matter!ContinueContinue reading “My Unhelpful Potty Training Blog”

An Open Letter to the Steadfast Sufferer

To my dear, suffering friend: I’m writing this letter to you. The suffering one. You know who you are. You are one who has suffered greatly…you’ve suffered in unimaginable, astronomical, unbelievable ways. You’ve suffered in ways that, had someone told you beforehand what was coming, you’d never think you’d survive it. You…the one who hasContinueContinue reading “An Open Letter to the Steadfast Sufferer”

10 Tips For Fun & Successful Road Trips

Ok, people. Summer is nearly here. Great destinations are waiting (with hand sanitizer and a face mask, of course). Flying is currently…yucky, and scary, and weird. Your personal vehicle and currently low gas prices are calling your name. Answer the call. Get out there. It’s gonna be great. Disclaimer: Now, I realize some of youContinueContinue reading “10 Tips For Fun & Successful Road Trips”

Happy Mother’s Day To “That Mama”.

That mama who is organized, scheduled, and prepared. That mama who is spontaneous free of all care. That mama who is up while the house is still dark. That mama who’s still sleeping when it’s past nine o’clock. That mama who plans every meal with great care. That mama who has the five o’clock fridgeContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day To “That Mama”.”

Prayer: The Battle and The Blessing

Prayer. It’s one of the greatest blessings I know. It’s one of the greatest battles I fight. I would even venture to say that I’m pretty awful at it. And that bothers me, It’s really a privilege. I mean, how amazing is it to be able to come before the God of the universe andContinueContinue reading “Prayer: The Battle and The Blessing”

Meet “Dieting”, Gluttony’s Ugly Cousin

“I hate dieting.” Three simple words. Ever heard them? Ever said them yourself? I’ve heard it more times than I can count. It’s the ongoing joke. Giving up chips for carrot sticks, cookies for rice cakes, and burgers for salads. We jump on a diet after the holidays, or a vacation, or our latest physical.ContinueContinue reading “Meet “Dieting”, Gluttony’s Ugly Cousin”