Teaching kids about money is tough.  For better or worse, some kids are aware of money much earlier in life than others. A very real, very relevant issue these days is how money and wealth are portrayed on social media. The ultimate goal is acquiring the most money, driving the most expensive cars, wearing the […]

On our Uncommon Freedom Podcast we’ve recently started a new series called Parenting with a Purpose! (If you haven’t checked out our first few episodes, you can do that here). We’re so excited to start this series and share it with everyone because the title is actually a core pillar for us, and something that’s […]

In the Uncommon Freedom Podcast’s third episode of the Launch Well series we’re diving deep into how intentionally setting goals for yourself, and your kids, can help you harness the power of the compound effect. We’ll discuss some of the tools we use to create a balanced life through goal setting and how habit tracking […]

One of our family tenets is “prosperity with a purpose,” but prosperity doesn’t just happen. It takes hard work and careful financial management. In line with our goal of raising healthy, happy, responsible adults, we want our kids to grow up understanding the value of a dollar and give them a strong base for responsible […]

If you haven’t noticed, we LOVE Jesus and faith is extremely important to our family. With four kids, we knew that teaching the Bible early was a must. Here are 5 tips for helping your kids start to experience God’s word. Establish a Routine We are firm believers that routine minimizes stress and helps to […]

As a family with four kids of different ages, Christmas shopping can be challenging at times. What Dylan loved a year ago, he may have completely given up by now. Our little Evelyn is definitely cycling through interests quickly at 4 years old! Although it doesn’t seem like dinosaurs will be going anywhere anytime soon… […]

When you have one child, it’s pretty easy to have one-on-one time with him or her. It was when we found ourselves with three boys growing faster than we ever imagined, that we realized how much we wanted to carve out time to cherish special moments with each of them individually. That’s when we started […]

We are strong believers that every day is a perfect opportunity to learn something new, get out of your comfort zone and push yourself to achieve more!  Another priority of ours is working to instill values in our four children that will help them define themselves and learn to have a good day, every day. […]

When was the last time you looked around and noticed someone had emptied the dishwasher or taken out the trash without a reminder? If you feel like reminders to complete chores have become chores themselves, you’re in the right place. Even if your kids are already pretty good at managing their household responsibilities, implementing a […]

I think we can all agree that one of the best parts of traveling is enjoying local cuisine. However, eating the majority of your meals at restaurants is a big adjustment, especially if you’re particularly health-conscious and put a lot of thought into having healthy meals on the table. Rather than deny yourself the opportunity […]