Hi Mom, happy St. Patrick's Day! I was taking dinner to some friends and wanted to include a little dessert. So I took out a box of pudding, some mini graham cracker crusts, and my good old Irish Cream coffee creamer and whipped these up. For this recipe, you can use one 9-inch graham cracker crust ... [keep reading]
Help Your Kids Discover the Value of Order and Contentment
Hi Mom, When you have kids, your home is going to have what we like to call a “lived-in” look. And the younger your kids are (and the more kids you have), the more this statement is going to be true. A home with kids can still be a comfortable, welcoming, and cozy place for everyone to ... [keep reading]
Encourage Your Daughter to Join God’s Story
Hi, mom, Every night, I read a Bible story to my daughter, Norah. One evening several years ago, I was searching for one with a brave woman of God. And I chose Ruth. And my heart sank. The moral of the story, according to this particular children’s Bible? “God blessed Ruth for her kindness ... [keep reading]
Say Yes to Spending Precious Minutes with God
Mom, do have a minute? If that sounds familiar, you might hesitate to trust that a true minute is enough to do anything for yourself, let alone something that will strengthen your connection to God and to your kids. But every mom-minute matters, and praying leads you to God’s presence for ... [keep reading]
Why Caring for Your Emotional Health Helps Your Marriage
Hi Mom, Today, I want you to make sure your emotional health is a priority. This is good for you, for your husband, and for your marriage. There is nothing my husband hates to see more than my being out of sorts. When we were first married, blending a family was putting a huge strain on our ... [keep reading]
5 Confessions from My 16-Year Adoption Journey
Mom, I couldn't have scripted this any better. As I stand and look back over the last eighteen years, I'm amazed by our journey. Actually, I'm beyond amazed, I'm overwhelmed. Words really don't do any of this justice. I'm overwhelmed because I really couldn't have dreamed of anything more ... [keep reading]
Celebrate Love with This Fun Family DIY Project
Valentine's Day isn't just reserved for romance. It can be a day for celebrating all kinds of love. Encourage your children to share about the things they love and create a fun and stylish holiday decoration you can display in your home this month. Here's an idea for a simple craft your family can ... [keep reading]
How Adopting Made Me a Better Human Being
Mom, let me share a typical day in my life with you. I awake early to begin my typical weekday routine in my household. I do a quick workout at our local gym, rush home while I chug water, wake my kids up, head to the kitchen to make lunches, simultaneously start breakfast, give a check to ... [keep reading]
Is It Time to Simplify Your Life?
Hi Moms, Has anyone else noticed a very odd cycle in mainstream modern society? We bemoan having to work so much, yet we constantly buy things that fill up our homes, so we purge and declutter, taking boxes to donate, and yet the cycle never seems to stop. We almost seem addicted to stuff. And ... [keep reading]
Your Child Can Sit, Stand, Walk…and Praise God!
Young children can use their whole bodies to praise God! Share this post with your little one today. I CAN SIT AND BE STILL FOR GOD! I CAN STAND UP, RAISE MY ARMS, AND PRAISE HIM! I CAN WALK CLOSER TO GOD EVERY DAY! Psalms of Praise is a beautiful board book dedicated to teaching ... [keep reading]
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