Note from some time ago: One of my latest obsessions interests is figuring out how to survive and thrive as a mom of a large family. I intend this to be a place for listing (and linking, where appropriate) things that have been a help to me in this area, or that I feel may be a help to others. Many of these things may be useful whether your family happens to be large or small. Just as a disclaimer, I don't agree with everything from all of these sources, but I think they're definitely worth looking at.
Until I get the links below and a few other things I'm working on caught up, this will probably just be a place to link posts from the 4 Moms. After that I hope to add a list of books, and possibly links to other blogs. [Note 11/30/12: This page is still exclusively for the 4 Moms, and if I ever do add other things I will likely have to put them elsewhere.]
[This page last updated November 30, 2012. Still working on links for the latter half or so of 2012.]
Blogs:
This is a group of four mom bloggers with large-family experience. Who are now going to be certain I'm stalking them. ;-) I talk about them more here. I've listed what they've done in chronological order below, and below that provided a link to each post. When I started doing this I didn't know it would continue for so long. But I'm glad it has. They should make it into a book.
[Update 4/2012: They now have a book out!! An ebook, called 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions. Click to go to their new page, where you can purchase it!]
Biographies -- March 4, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Schedules -- March 11, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Live Blogging a Day -- March 18, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Outings with Children (especially only little ones) -- March 25, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
FOOD SERIES
Food Budget -- April 1, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Menu Planning -- April 8, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cooking From Scratch -- April 15, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cooking For a Crowd (Linky) -- April 22, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
HOME EDUCATION SERIES
The Big Picture (philosophy and such) -- April 29, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Selecting Curriculum, Part 1, Methods/Principles -- May 6, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Selecting Curriculum, Part 2, Curriculum Choices -- May 13, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Little Ones -- May 20, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Older Children -- May 27, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Putting It All Together -- June 3, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
June 10, 2010 -- they announced a summer break, but two of them still made posts various topics related to homeschooling (Life in a Shoe and Smockity Frocks had new babies)
Raising Olives -- getting refreshed for next school year
The Common Room -- homeschool tools
{SUMMER BREAK}
OPEN HOUSE
Yard and Entryway (Linky) -- August 5, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Kitchen and Dining Areas (Linky) -- August 12, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Living and School Areas (Linky) -- August 19, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Bedrooms Part 1 (Linky) -- August 26, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Bedrooms Part 2 (Linky) -- September 2, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Laundry Area and Tips (Linky) -- September 9, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Storage Solutions (Linky) -- September 16, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- September 23, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- picky eaters - peace and quiet - character traits to develop while single - fears about having more children - burn-out/time away from children - morning sickness tips
Raising Olives -- swimsuits - Catechism - tracking homeschool assignments - appreciating large family
Smockity Frocks -- large family vehicle - blogger friends - pregnancy/birth difficulties - socialization - reluctant readers - shoes with skirts in the cold
The Common Room -- bookcases - do your children like large family? - how did you do that? - shoes w/skirts cold weather - warmth w/out pants - are you expecting? - limiting clothes but still having enough - a promised drawing
Frugal Dates With Your Husband -- September 30, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Husbands and Homeschooling -- October 7, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Breakfast Recipes (Linky) -- October 14, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Germ Warfare/Sick Days -- October 21, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- October 28, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- wearing skirts - children's Internet use - noise level - sorting laundry - bath schedule
Raising Olives -- teaching children to sit for worship - scrapbooks - camping
Smockity Frocks -- treats for trips - dresses/skirts to church/honoring husband - prep for new baby
The Common Room -- political blogs - church youth groups/socialization - Kindle
Gifts To Make (Linky) -- November 4, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Family Traditions -- November 11, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Thanksgiving Tips (Linky) -- November 18, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Thanksgiving Story -- November 25, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cookie Recipes (Linky) -- December 2, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Managing Toys -- December 9, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Feeding Company -- December 16, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- December 23, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- breastfeeding - "anatomy" discussion - children driving you batty - clothing storage
Raising Olives -- book recommendations for mother/wife/woman/child of God
Smockity Frocks -- unmotivated learners - strength for lots of children - blending spelling/writing/grammar
The Common Room -- grandbaby update - vacuum cleaner - fussy eaters - preventing long hair tangles
Teaching Children to Work -- December 30, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Bible -- January 6, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cold-Weather Lunches (Linky) -- January 13, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Books for Preschoolers -- January 20, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- January 27, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- essential baby equipment - time for mom to use bathroom - all children in one room - relating with others with different family view - bickering siblings - large family vehicle - taking good photos - taking care of your own health
Raising Olives -- redshirting - milk supply while pregnant - omitting Sonlight books
Smockity Frocks -- little ones and homeschooling - clothing storage - rough-housing in house - curriculum
The Common Room -- fairness - mailing books - censoring books
Teaching Reading -- February 3, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Kids in the Kitchen -- February 10, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Spending Individual Time With Kids -- February 17, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- February 24, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- (audio post) -- potty training - children struggling with our own weaknesses - interrupting toddlers - mom/daughter books and girl toys - teaching children diligence - large family dishes - always wanted big family? conviction? - bunk beds - lunches - postpartum first week - rising prices and grocery budget
Raising Olives -- choosing children's names - Bible for beginning readers - essential baby equipment - youth group
Smockity Frocks -- keeping house neat - day-in-the-life request - life with only littles - nap time routine
The Common Room -- aprons - crying it out - window salad garden
Books for Early Readers -- March 3, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Spring Cleaning -- March 10, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Breadmaking (Linky) -- March 17, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Families and Church, Part 1, Getting There On Time -- March 24, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- March 31, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- took a break due to the death of her father
Raising Olives -- jabbering/fidgeting/interruptions/etc. - teaching child to focus - overly talkative child
Smockity Frocks -- transportation - children per bedroom - what about college? - Tooth Fairy/Easter Bunny/Santa
The Common Room -- co-sleeping - transition to their own bed - Charlotte Mason for boys? Poetry/Art/Handicrafts?
Homeschool, Teaching History -- April 7, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Eating Frugally While Traveling -- April 14, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Families and Church, Part 2, Keeping Children Quiet -- April 21, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- April 28, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- cooking beans - bunk bed pics - making do with one bathroom - naptimes for littles - children troubles sleeping? - worn but not dirty clothing - exercise - sunscreen - training older to help younger, younger to respect - sweep/mop frequency (audio version included)
Raising Olives -- severe storms - storybook Bibles - spending time with families of different beliefs
Smockity Frocks -- time for projects - interest in reading
The Common Room -- house features for homeschooling - a few things about her grandchildren - AO with large family
Teaching Children About the Facts of Life -- May 5, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Tips on Hospitality + Recipes (Linky) -- May 12, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Losing "Baby Weight" -- May 19, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- May 26, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- storing toothbrushes - internet filters - nursing while pregnant - dealing with gifts - rearing cheerful helpers - handling illness - dogs - chickens
Raising Olives -- dealing with doubts
Smockity Frocks -- hotel with large family, meals and keeping children entertained there - finding time for beauty
The Common Room -- Olive Beaupre Miller's Story of Mankind - nicknames - spanking - how she used Ambleside Online - answer to guess the picture game
Church and Large Families -- June 2, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Naptime, Favorite Books (Linky) -- June 9, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Homeschooling a Child with Learning Differences -- June 16, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- June 23, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- keeping homeschool books organized - beginning homeschool and scared - history and science - working outside the home and homeschooling - homeschool on tight budget - letting baby self-feed
Raising Olives -- what time to bed? baby sleep through night? - school year-round tiring? - yard/garage sales - days off school - books for older children - children serving at others' homes - Bible versions w/different ages
Smockity Frocks -- occupy preschoolers when homeschooling - friends who have more money - dealing w/people who think you shouldn't have so many children
The Common Room -- who thought of 4 Moms? - global warming - Sixpence In Her Shoe - philosophy on sensitivity
Picnics (Linky) -- June 30, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Announcing a Book Club, Large Family Logistics -- July 9, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Diligence -- July 14, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Lunches (Linky) -- July 21, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Kim Brenneman (Large Family Logistics) Interview -- July 28, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Beginning Homeschooling Large Family (Pulling Out of Public School) -- November 3, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Family Food Storage (Linky) -- November 10, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Family Transportation -- November 17, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room (link not working, currently -- went ahead and left it in case it does later...?)
Cooking With Leftovers (Linky) -- May 3, 2012
Reader Questions -- May 17, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- designing a house for large family - pop culture/Harry Potter - separate bedrooms - so many cookbooks? - hospitality, including but not limited to thoughts concerning when husband opposes it
Homeschooling When Mom Needs an Attitude Adjustment -- May 24, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Kids to Cook (Linky) -- May 31, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Wanting a Large Family and Knowing You Can Handle It -- June 7, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- June 14, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives -- little boy haircut - bed wetters - sleeping through the night - planning meals - clothing amount for babies - paying for chores, disciplining for chores - college financing
-- (here is the link for the little boy haircut tutorial posted later)
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- finding time to read when children are little - Charlotte Mason and movies - potty training
Tips for Maintaining Energy With a Large Family -- June 21, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Freezer Meal Recipes (Linky) -- June 28, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Courting and Dating -- July 5, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room --
Reader Questions -- July 12, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Beginning Homeschooling When Your Oldest is 5 -- July 19, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Homeschooling Subjects Mom or Dad Can't Teach -- July 26, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Bossy Older Siblings -- August 2, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- August 9, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives -- defining sin - parental authority, God-given, proper use - instruction/discipline of children by others - picky eaters - bed wetting
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- vaccinate? - resources for election - picky eaters - bed wetting - bedtime behavior - potty training tips - weaning - verses for encouragement - favorite books on homeschooling, homemaking, motherhood, marriage - clingy toddler - getting places on time
Tattling Versus Communicating Useful Information -- August 16, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Fruit Recipes (Linky) -- August 23, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Life With a Newborn -- August 30, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- September 6, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives -- part 1 -- breastfeeding challenges - quick food for the road - favorite books on motherhood or homeschooling - gifts, space, and related discussion - TV commercials/immodesty
-- part 2 -- her recovery c-section - reward for lost teeth - second-guessing homeschooling - parenting harder with three - trying to have many children/"quiver full"
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- 1 boy in a house of girls - biting - Ambleside Online year-round - homeschool multiple ages
Handling Different Standards Between Spouses -- September 13, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Family Gift Guide -- September 20, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Girls About Modesty and Femininity -- September 27, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- October 4, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks -- questions her children were asked, their responses and then hers, specifically... children socializing - children friends - homeschooler awkward - homeschool to be smarter - cornering/interogating children
The Common Room -- adapting home for large family - public recognition - frugality tips
Introducing Kids to Technology -- October 11, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Food Preservation -- October 18, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Keeping Vehicles Clean -- October 25, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Food Preservation -- October 31, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- November 1, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- toddler throwing things and fits -- grandmothers special
Keeping Up With Technology -- November 8, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Food For Gifts (Linky) -- November 15, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Happy Thanksgiving! -- November 22, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- November 29, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- babywearing w/bad back - teaching children honesty - Q&A schedule
Upcoming Topics:
Quick and Easy Holiday Crafts -- December 6, 2012
Quick and Easy Holiday Recipes -- December 13, 2012
Until I get the links below and a few other things I'm working on caught up, this will probably just be a place to link posts from the 4 Moms. After that I hope to add a list of books, and possibly links to other blogs. [Note 11/30/12: This page is still exclusively for the 4 Moms, and if I ever do add other things I will likely have to put them elsewhere.]
[This page last updated November 30, 2012. Still working on links for the latter half or so of 2012.]
Blogs:
* 4 Moms, 35 Kids Posts *
This is a group of four mom bloggers with large-family experience. Who are now going to be certain I'm stalking them. ;-) I talk about them more here. I've listed what they've done in chronological order below, and below that provided a link to each post. When I started doing this I didn't know it would continue for so long. But I'm glad it has. They should make it into a book.
[Update 4/2012: They now have a book out!! An ebook, called 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions. Click to go to their new page, where you can purchase it!]
Biographies -- March 4, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Schedules -- March 11, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Live Blogging a Day -- March 18, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Outings with Children (especially only little ones) -- March 25, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
FOOD SERIES
Food Budget -- April 1, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Menu Planning -- April 8, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cooking From Scratch -- April 15, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cooking For a Crowd (Linky) -- April 22, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
HOME EDUCATION SERIES
The Big Picture (philosophy and such) -- April 29, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Selecting Curriculum, Part 1, Methods/Principles -- May 6, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Selecting Curriculum, Part 2, Curriculum Choices -- May 13, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Little Ones -- May 20, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Older Children -- May 27, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Putting It All Together -- June 3, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
June 10, 2010 -- they announced a summer break, but two of them still made posts various topics related to homeschooling (Life in a Shoe and Smockity Frocks had new babies)
Raising Olives -- getting refreshed for next school year
The Common Room -- homeschool tools
{SUMMER BREAK}
OPEN HOUSE
Yard and Entryway (Linky) -- August 5, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Kitchen and Dining Areas (Linky) -- August 12, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Living and School Areas (Linky) -- August 19, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Bedrooms Part 1 (Linky) -- August 26, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Bedrooms Part 2 (Linky) -- September 2, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Laundry Area and Tips (Linky) -- September 9, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Storage Solutions (Linky) -- September 16, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- September 23, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- picky eaters - peace and quiet - character traits to develop while single - fears about having more children - burn-out/time away from children - morning sickness tips
Raising Olives -- swimsuits - Catechism - tracking homeschool assignments - appreciating large family
Smockity Frocks -- large family vehicle - blogger friends - pregnancy/birth difficulties - socialization - reluctant readers - shoes with skirts in the cold
The Common Room -- bookcases - do your children like large family? - how did you do that? - shoes w/skirts cold weather - warmth w/out pants - are you expecting? - limiting clothes but still having enough - a promised drawing
Frugal Dates With Your Husband -- September 30, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Husbands and Homeschooling -- October 7, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Breakfast Recipes (Linky) -- October 14, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Germ Warfare/Sick Days -- October 21, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- October 28, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- wearing skirts - children's Internet use - noise level - sorting laundry - bath schedule
Raising Olives -- teaching children to sit for worship - scrapbooks - camping
Smockity Frocks -- treats for trips - dresses/skirts to church/honoring husband - prep for new baby
The Common Room -- political blogs - church youth groups/socialization - Kindle
Gifts To Make (Linky) -- November 4, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Family Traditions -- November 11, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Thanksgiving Tips (Linky) -- November 18, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Thanksgiving Story -- November 25, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cookie Recipes (Linky) -- December 2, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Managing Toys -- December 9, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Feeding Company -- December 16, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- December 23, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- breastfeeding - "anatomy" discussion - children driving you batty - clothing storage
Raising Olives -- book recommendations for mother/wife/woman/child of God
Smockity Frocks -- unmotivated learners - strength for lots of children - blending spelling/writing/grammar
The Common Room -- grandbaby update - vacuum cleaner - fussy eaters - preventing long hair tangles
Teaching Children to Work -- December 30, 2010
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Bible -- January 6, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cold-Weather Lunches (Linky) -- January 13, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Books for Preschoolers -- January 20, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- January 27, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- essential baby equipment - time for mom to use bathroom - all children in one room - relating with others with different family view - bickering siblings - large family vehicle - taking good photos - taking care of your own health
Raising Olives -- redshirting - milk supply while pregnant - omitting Sonlight books
Smockity Frocks -- little ones and homeschooling - clothing storage - rough-housing in house - curriculum
The Common Room -- fairness - mailing books - censoring books
Teaching Reading -- February 3, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Kids in the Kitchen -- February 10, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Spending Individual Time With Kids -- February 17, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- February 24, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- (audio post) -- potty training - children struggling with our own weaknesses - interrupting toddlers - mom/daughter books and girl toys - teaching children diligence - large family dishes - always wanted big family? conviction? - bunk beds - lunches - postpartum first week - rising prices and grocery budget
Raising Olives -- choosing children's names - Bible for beginning readers - essential baby equipment - youth group
Smockity Frocks -- keeping house neat - day-in-the-life request - life with only littles - nap time routine
The Common Room -- aprons - crying it out - window salad garden
Books for Early Readers -- March 3, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Spring Cleaning -- March 10, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Breadmaking (Linky) -- March 17, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Families and Church, Part 1, Getting There On Time -- March 24, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- March 31, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- took a break due to the death of her father
Raising Olives -- jabbering/fidgeting/interruptions/etc. - teaching child to focus - overly talkative child
Smockity Frocks -- transportation - children per bedroom - what about college? - Tooth Fairy/Easter Bunny/Santa
The Common Room -- co-sleeping - transition to their own bed - Charlotte Mason for boys? Poetry/Art/Handicrafts?
Homeschool, Teaching History -- April 7, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Eating Frugally While Traveling -- April 14, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Families and Church, Part 2, Keeping Children Quiet -- April 21, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- April 28, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- cooking beans - bunk bed pics - making do with one bathroom - naptimes for littles - children troubles sleeping? - worn but not dirty clothing - exercise - sunscreen - training older to help younger, younger to respect - sweep/mop frequency (audio version included)
Raising Olives -- severe storms - storybook Bibles - spending time with families of different beliefs
Smockity Frocks -- time for projects - interest in reading
The Common Room -- house features for homeschooling - a few things about her grandchildren - AO with large family
Teaching Children About the Facts of Life -- May 5, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Tips on Hospitality + Recipes (Linky) -- May 12, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Losing "Baby Weight" -- May 19, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- May 26, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- storing toothbrushes - internet filters - nursing while pregnant - dealing with gifts - rearing cheerful helpers - handling illness - dogs - chickens
Raising Olives -- dealing with doubts
Smockity Frocks -- hotel with large family, meals and keeping children entertained there - finding time for beauty
The Common Room -- Olive Beaupre Miller's Story of Mankind - nicknames - spanking - how she used Ambleside Online - answer to guess the picture game
Church and Large Families -- June 2, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Naptime, Favorite Books (Linky) -- June 9, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Homeschooling a Child with Learning Differences -- June 16, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- June 23, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- keeping homeschool books organized - beginning homeschool and scared - history and science - working outside the home and homeschooling - homeschool on tight budget - letting baby self-feed
Raising Olives -- what time to bed? baby sleep through night? - school year-round tiring? - yard/garage sales - days off school - books for older children - children serving at others' homes - Bible versions w/different ages
Smockity Frocks -- occupy preschoolers when homeschooling - friends who have more money - dealing w/people who think you shouldn't have so many children
The Common Room -- who thought of 4 Moms? - global warming - Sixpence In Her Shoe - philosophy on sensitivity
Picnics (Linky) -- June 30, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Announcing a Book Club, Large Family Logistics -- July 9, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Diligence -- July 14, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Lunches (Linky) -- July 21, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Large Family Logistics Part 1: Chapters 1-17 (w/Kim Brenneman for duration of the book posts) (Linky) -- August 4, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Large Family Logistics Part 2: Chapters 18-27 (Linky) -- August 11, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Large Family Logistics Part 3: Chapters 28-47 (Linky) -- August 18, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Large Family Logistics Part 4: finish the book, appendices (Linky) -- August 25, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Keeping Patience in the Midst of Chaos -- September 2, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Husband's Lunches (Linky) -- September 8, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Parenting Styles -- September 15, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- September 22, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- what to save - clean house for showing - shoe storage - training toddlers - children ask to visit friends - parties/sleepovers
Raising Olives -- single mom income - life with littles only
Smockity Frocks -- overcoming laziness - handling criticism about number of children - want to stay home but husband's income not sufficient and he's not comfortable with it
The Common Room -- children home until marriage? - favorite 15 picture books - bones for stock - organ meats
Memorization -- September 29, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Housework and Homeschooling -- October 6, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Feeding a Large Family on a Budget (Linky) -- October 13, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
How To Do Projects Requiring Focus When You Have Little Ones -- October 20, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- October 27, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- library - book organization - packing for vacation - house cleaning - organize socks
Raising Olives -- science, Apologia
Smockity Frocks -- drinking glasses - how to make money blogging - one must for homeschool - homeschool testing? - eggs
The Common Room -- spanking - blog names - older children, cars, independence, etc. - relationships/decisions with adult children
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Large Family Logistics Part 3: Chapters 28-47 (Linky) -- August 18, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Large Family Logistics Part 4: finish the book, appendices (Linky) -- August 25, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room -- Large Family Logistics (Kim Brenneman)
Keeping Patience in the Midst of Chaos -- September 2, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Husband's Lunches (Linky) -- September 8, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Parenting Styles -- September 15, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- September 22, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- what to save - clean house for showing - shoe storage - training toddlers - children ask to visit friends - parties/sleepovers
Raising Olives -- single mom income - life with littles only
Smockity Frocks -- overcoming laziness - handling criticism about number of children - want to stay home but husband's income not sufficient and he's not comfortable with it
The Common Room -- children home until marriage? - favorite 15 picture books - bones for stock - organ meats
Memorization -- September 29, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Housework and Homeschooling -- October 6, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Feeding a Large Family on a Budget (Linky) -- October 13, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
How To Do Projects Requiring Focus When You Have Little Ones -- October 20, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- October 27, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- library - book organization - packing for vacation - house cleaning - organize socks
Raising Olives -- science, Apologia
Smockity Frocks -- drinking glasses - how to make money blogging - one must for homeschool - homeschool testing? - eggs
The Common Room -- spanking - blog names - older children, cars, independence, etc. - relationships/decisions with adult children
Beginning Homeschooling Large Family (Pulling Out of Public School) -- November 3, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Family Food Storage (Linky) -- November 10, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Family Transportation -- November 17, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room (link not working, currently -- went ahead and left it in case it does later...?)
Celebrate Thanksgiving -- November 24, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Preparing Children To Deal With Differing Beliefs -- December 1, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Preparing Children To Deal With Differing Beliefs -- December 1, 2011
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Cooking for the Holidays (Linky) -- December 8, 2011
Gift Shopping for a Crowd -- December 15, 2011
Reader Questions -- December 22, 2011
Life In a Shoe was taking a break.
Raising Olives was also taking a break.
Smockity Frocks -- Santa - Wii games - what would a fly on the wall hear at your house?
The Common Room -- Santa? - Striderling - five dollar find
The Four Moms All Took a Break -- December 29, 2011
Teaching Writing Part 1: Grammar -- January 5, 2012
Snacks and Appetizers for a Crowd (Linky) -- January 12, 2012
Shopping for, Organizing, and Maintaining Clothing -- January 19, 2012
Reader Questions -- January 26, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- life with only littles - how husband helps homeschool - big kids and burnout on household help - dating
Raising Olives -- life with only littles - do children enjoy Bible - promoting good attitude about Bible - interruptions during read-alouds
Smockity Frocks -- how much milk per day? - fingernails and haircuts - encouraging independence in schoolwork - afternoon slump
The Common Room -- penmanship - rearing strong girls who know their worth - why girls stay home and sons move out? - "Yes, Ma'am" - working with all the children at once - hymn sing
Encouraging Verses and Stories -- February 2, 2012
Sweets (Linky) -- February 9, 2012
Building Strong Sibling Relationships -- February 16, 2012
Reader Questions -- February 23, 2012
Raising Olives -- tips for homeschooling during pregancy - sourdough starter - disabled having children - how did you know you wanted/would be able to handle a big family?
Smockity Frocks -- which of the 4 Moms is pregnant? - how much work are dairy goats - outside activities
The Common Room -- dishsoap recipe - usual blocks - hymn singing resources - space between grandbabies - how her dad is doing - job hunt for husband, and tips for unemployment
Teaching Writing Part 2: Composition -- March 1, 2012
Frugal Recipes (Linky) -- March 8, 2012
Keepsake Storage (Linky) -- March 15, 2012
Reader Questions -- March 22, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- controlling shoes - regulating snacks - how many kids do 4 Moms have now? - how do you do it all?
Raising Olives -- courtship, dating and purity
Smockity Frocks -- regulating snacks - pantry questions - baby books - controlling shoes
The Common Room -- pantry questions - simplifying - controlling shoes
Making Time To Manage the Budget -- March 29, 2012
Blogging Tips -- April 5, 2012 (The Common Room posted on the 12th)
Giving and Saving On One Income -- April 12, 2012 (The Common Room posted on the 5th)
Reader Questions -- April 19, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- children and the Bible - courtship - dental costs - older/younger squabbles - stepping in to settle arguments - child who doesn't want to be homeschooled - how many wearing diapers - child screaming "no" when disciplined/addressing anger
Raising Olives -- finding a large-family-friendly community
Smockity Frocks -- 4 Moms are 35? ;) - teen and toddler room sharing - room-sharing and rules - bathtub toys - little one runs away disobediently thinking it's funny
The Common Room -- husband's employment - her dad's death - socks - Kindle version of 4 Moms ebook
Raising Olives -- finding a large-family-friendly community
Smockity Frocks -- 4 Moms are 35? ;) - teen and toddler room sharing - room-sharing and rules - bathtub toys - little one runs away disobediently thinking it's funny
The Common Room -- husband's employment - her dad's death - socks - Kindle version of 4 Moms ebook
Homeschooling Through Chronic Illness -- April 26, 2012 (The Common Room posted on the 5th)
Cooking With Leftovers (Linky) -- May 3, 2012
Frugal Tips -- May 10, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common RoomReader Questions -- May 17, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- designing a house for large family - pop culture/Harry Potter - separate bedrooms - so many cookbooks? - hospitality, including but not limited to thoughts concerning when husband opposes it
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Kids to Cook (Linky) -- May 31, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Wanting a Large Family and Knowing You Can Handle It -- June 7, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- June 14, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives -- little boy haircut - bed wetters - sleeping through the night - planning meals - clothing amount for babies - paying for chores, disciplining for chores - college financing
-- (here is the link for the little boy haircut tutorial posted later)
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- finding time to read when children are little - Charlotte Mason and movies - potty training
Tips for Maintaining Energy With a Large Family -- June 21, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Freezer Meal Recipes (Linky) -- June 28, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Courting and Dating -- July 5, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room --
Reader Questions -- July 12, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Beginning Homeschooling When Your Oldest is 5 -- July 19, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Homeschooling Subjects Mom or Dad Can't Teach -- July 26, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Bossy Older Siblings -- August 2, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- August 9, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives -- defining sin - parental authority, God-given, proper use - instruction/discipline of children by others - picky eaters - bed wetting
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- vaccinate? - resources for election - picky eaters - bed wetting - bedtime behavior - potty training tips - weaning - verses for encouragement - favorite books on homeschooling, homemaking, motherhood, marriage - clingy toddler - getting places on time
Tattling Versus Communicating Useful Information -- August 16, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Fruit Recipes (Linky) -- August 23, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Life With a Newborn -- August 30, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- September 6, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives -- part 1 -- breastfeeding challenges - quick food for the road - favorite books on motherhood or homeschooling - gifts, space, and related discussion - TV commercials/immodesty
-- part 2 -- her recovery c-section - reward for lost teeth - second-guessing homeschooling - parenting harder with three - trying to have many children/"quiver full"
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- 1 boy in a house of girls - biting - Ambleside Online year-round - homeschool multiple ages
Handling Different Standards Between Spouses -- September 13, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Large Family Gift Guide -- September 20, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Teaching Girls About Modesty and Femininity -- September 27, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- October 4, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks -- questions her children were asked, their responses and then hers, specifically... children socializing - children friends - homeschooler awkward - homeschool to be smarter - cornering/interogating children
The Common Room -- adapting home for large family - public recognition - frugality tips
Introducing Kids to Technology -- October 11, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Food Preservation -- October 18, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Keeping Vehicles Clean -- October 25, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Food Preservation -- October 31, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- November 1, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- toddler throwing things and fits -- grandmothers special
Keeping Up With Technology -- November 8, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Food For Gifts (Linky) -- November 15, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Happy Thanksgiving! -- November 22, 2012
Life In a Shoe -- Raising Olives -- Smockity Frocks -- The Common Room
Reader Questions -- November 29, 2012
Life In a Shoe --
Raising Olives --
Smockity Frocks --
The Common Room -- babywearing w/bad back - teaching children honesty - Q&A schedule
Upcoming Topics:
Quick and Easy Holiday Crafts -- December 6, 2012
Quick and Easy Holiday Recipes -- December 13, 2012
What an amazingly comprehensive list! Thank you for creating and sharing this-- I have a feeling I'll be visiting this page often :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! If you notice any links that aren't right, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteCan I just say you are my very favorite stalker in the entire world. Thanks so much for doing this!! You're fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWell, thank YOU for writing such helpful information. You and the rest of the four moms (plus Kim Brenneman) have been a great encouragement to me. :)
DeleteYou are amazing! I'm copying and posting this to my Four Moms page/link at the top of my website. Thank-you!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks. Since you're one of the Four Moms I guess you can copy it. :)
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