Moms, Wives: You are the creator of the culture of your home, what a wonderful job! In this episode of Terri Bonin, At Home, we walk through stories, quotes and tops on how you can take small steps to fight the chaos of family life and turn your home into a beautiful place of comfort, tranquility and rest for your family.

So many people live their whole lives without truly enjoying the physical space and the family they were given. I ask you to consider changing that narrative for your family life! Be that place of comfort, of laughter, of love and of escape from the craziness of daily life!

Something I’m Loving: Our Backyard Saucer Swing! Maybe it is because I had 11 kids and would rock with them all the time, but I am addicted to anything that rocks or swings! I 100% recommend investing in one of these swings for relaxing, special time with your family.

This is the second part of my conversation with my special, amazing friend, Cory Emmons.  Throughout the chaos of constant travel, living life in a van, and starting new business ventures, Cory’s marriage and family has stayed intact. 

There is always somebody with a fancier house, a nicer car, or an easier life. It is so easy to compare ourselves and be discontent with what God has given us. This conversation with Cory was an amazing reminder that the best blessing is our families. We as wives get to serve our children and husband everyday, and fulfill God’s role for us! Never forget the ultimate gift.

Check out Cory’s business Harmony Doodles here! Give them a follow: https://www.instagram.com/harmony.doodles/

Something I’m Loving: Raw milk hot chocolate has been my go-to drink EVERYDAY! I love finding creative uses for my raw milk, and this cocoa feels like a giant warm hug!

Here is the shocking truth: You cannot get all of the nutrition your body needs from the food that is grown today. Most food is depleted of nutrients, because the soil used to grow the food is depleted of nutrients. 

We are seeing the effects of all the lack of good nutrients in society today with digestion issues, autoimmune disorders and blood sugar imbalances!

Here is the supplement that I have had for 17 years in my home: Ningxia Red. Check Ningxia out here!

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Here are Seven Reasons You Need Ningxia in your household!

Something I’m Loving: You guessed it! Ningxia! Instead of toasting with wine at my daughter’s wedding, we toasted with Ningxia! My favorite way to drink Ningxia is: I boil water, I add 1 oz of Hot Ningxia with one scoop of ICP: mix it and enjoy! This drink makes me feel like superwoman!

Ep 20 Alexis Houston’s Early Days of Marriage and Her Faith Walk with Baby ShepherdThe transition for Alexis Houston, formerly Bonin, from being a daughter to a wife was one of molding, honing and shaping: but one that developed into an intense friendship in marriage!
When Shepherd, Alexis' second child, was first shown on the anatomy scan, he only had half of his brain. Grief, pain, questioning and faith were brought to all of their extremes in this season!

But the goodness of God prevails. God is in the suffering, God is in the hope. Alexis shares how she renews her soul: with worship, singing, piano, evening walks and preparing for her rewards in heaven! An eternal perspective and focus is how endurance is grown!
Something I’m Loving: My Stress Oils and Emotional Oils Support! Highest Potential and Loyalty are blended essential oils with Frankincense. (You cannot purchase Loyalty, unless you become a loyalty member!)

Check out more Oils here: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en?enrollerid=892602

Marriage can be FULL of not-so-great surprises, if you don’t do your research about the person you are with! Too many women go into their marriages with rose colored glasses, so let’s talk about the sobering topics before marriage! 

Here is a saying my mom always told me: You’re Fastly Becoming Who You are Meant to Be!

Here are questions to ask before getting married!

Something I’m Loving: Piano Lessons Pt. 2! I didn't mention this BUT, my mother is my piano teacher! She is an expert in her field and I have just LOVED spending time with her at the piano!

You’ve heard the word “Toxic” well, there are substances called “Toxins.” Toxins are TOXIC for your body. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Toxins imbalance your hormones, give you brain fog, can cause lung problems, irritate your skin, mess with your gut health and can fiddle with your cycle. My amazing daughter Analise Hiley joins us to talk about all the ways these toxins affect women’s bodies!

Did you know that Europe bans 1,300 chemicals in our products, and the US bans 11? Isn’t that alarming?! It is time to be your own advocate in terms of products you buy for your household!

Scroll down on the Home Page of Annalise’s website to download your own Low-Tox Home Guide! https://annalisehiley.com/

Grab our favorite low tox products through this link: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=62eaa70647b149000afadf2e&enrollerId=892602&sponsorId=892602&userName=TERRI

Something I’m Loving! My workouts are so valuable to me, even if they are 10 minutes or less! As a busy mom, it is difficult to keep up with my fitness or dedicate 45 minutes every day! My new favorite app, Yogago, is the perfect way for you to get that workout in with low commitment!

Habits are things we do automatically. Routines are things we develop in our lives. 

“The number one enemy of habits and routines is perfection!” Madeleine Frost, mom of 3 boys under 4 years old, gives us insights into her experience and wisdom as a young mom, who has formed habits and a life that she loves! Routines set our lives in motion, to reach our end goals!

It may seem overwhelming and chaotic to construct routines, but it is so worth it when you construct them around order, beauty and character development!

Here is the Happy Household Course! If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need encouragement as a mom, here is a resource that can help! Scroll down on the Home Page and sign up! https://terribonin.com/

Something I’m Loving: Hot Drinks and Coffee are SO incredible, but they can be harmful over time. I use Teeccino, my coffee replacement is Dandelion Root that has the same effect as coffee, without the acid!

My special, amazing friend, Cory Emmons, who is also a mom of 11, joins Terri Bonin At Home today to talk about her early years of marriage, the shocks, struggles and surprises of it!

Early married years are foundational (and nobody ever said that building a foundation was easy!) God has a plan for each and every one of us that involves challenges, grief, anger, anxiety, but a lot of joy, life, laughs and memory making! No matter where you are in this life, the best course of action is to yield to God’s will!

Check our Cory’s business Harmony Doodles here! Give them a follow for adorable doggie content! https://www.instagram.com/harmony.doodles/

Something I’m Loving: Piano lessons! I have been paying for my kids to take piano lessons for over two decades! (As any good homeschool mom would) But I never considered them for myself! With only four kids left in the house, I decided it was time to give piano lessons a try. 

Our first recital is coming up in a couple weeks! Wish me luck!

There are SO many chemicals the human body is exposed to on a daily basis, that can imbalance hormones and increase cancer likelihood! As the woman of the home you get to choose the laundry soap and household cleaners that will affect your family's health either for good or for bad.

Click this link to see my favorite household products!

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Want to try my DIY Laundry Soap? Here ya go! Full recipe in this link! https://terribonin.com/blog/37076/laundry-soap-

Here is the link to that LOVELY Vented Hair Brush that Gives a Scalp Massage! It is the perfect gift for a guy or girl! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYUXF7K?linkCode=spc&tag=onamzjustal0e-20&creativeASIN=B00GYUXF7K&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1AVAVKSDWBOAX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_d_asin

Reading Out Loud: Dreaded by MANY! Reading aloud in a way that makes others want to listen is a skill that must be practiced. But once it's mastered, it's such a fun thing to do with a spouse or kids. A family who reads books aloud together is stronger, and happier than those who do not. Reading interesting stories with life lessons bonds family members.

Did you know that 50% of adults don’t EVER read another book cover to cover after they finish college? What a tragedy!

As a busy woman, it may seem quite literally impossible to schedule in quality reading time for yourself or your family, but my daughter and I are here to encourage you and give you tips on how to reclaim that precious time!

As promised here is the link to get a book recommendation: https://readaloudrevival.com/

Something I’m Loving: The Musical Catechism! It makes doctrine and theology so incredibly easy to understand, while being fun to listen to! Click this link to listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/6nXlwt8l8eUnUV1eS3GPoe?si=qiLXcAnPR9KwGFrP5e7TDg