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Romance On Purpose

Romance On Purpose

Nine years and four pregnancies after our wedding, I was wondering if red hot romance was something reserved for vampire movies, people who have dated less than a month, or cologne ads. I found out the truth about a year ago. Romance is not an accident.
Five Ways To Open The World To Our Children (Book Giveaway Included!)

Five Ways To Open The World To Our Children (Book Giveaway Included!)

Do I think one person can help change the world? Yes! I've been looking for (and finally found) some simple ways I can help shape the next generation, right in my own home.
Book Summary: A Lantern in Her Hand

Book Summary: A Lantern in Her Hand

This novel is historical fiction, and it helped me realize how fortunate I am and how important it is to use my free time wisely. The other thing that really hit me after reading this was the impact of a mother's love.
Do You Need A Permanent Vacation?

Do You Need A Permanent Vacation?

Have you ever seen the hilarious comedy "What About Bob?" Today I’d like to take a page from Dr. Marvin's prescription pad and invite every mother reading these words to take a vacation from your problems.
Raising Global Children - Episode 29

Raising Global Children – Episode 29

How do we raise children who feel at home in the world? How do we create homes full of rich traditions, fun (and educational) discussions, and exciting new experiences that build character and compassion? This podcast will show you how.
Loving Yourself, the French Way

Loving Yourself, the French Way

A big way we show love for our families is by taking care of them. Most mothers are pros at taking care of their loved ones. But when it comes to showing love for ourselves, unfortunately, that doesn’t come so naturally to many of us. Let's get you to your "happy place"!
Book Summary: Growing Up Global

Book Summary: Growing Up Global

This is hands-down the best book I've ever read about helping children to develop a healthy, beautiful, meaningful perspective of the world.
Love is the Answer - Episode 28

Love is the Answer – Episode 28

Isn't love the most important element of discipline and conflict resolution? This 20-minute podcast offers lots of stories and methods for making love the key ingredient in our discipline strategies with our children and our resolution of issues with our spouses and friends.
My Lost Ring: A Tragedy, Comedy and Love Story

My Lost Ring: A Tragedy, Comedy and Love Story

I lost my wedding ring over 3 years ago. It wasn’t an expensive wedding ring to say the least. We got engaged as college students and hardly any money to our names. Even so, it still held huge sentimental value for me. So when I vacuumed it out of the recesses of our couch, it...
Spiritual Sundays: Motherly Love

Spiritual Sundays: Motherly Love

Becoming a mother was one of those “dream come true” fairy tales for me. Growing up, I always wished to become a mother “someday”. My love for children has always been great, but when you have your own this love is multiplied by the thousands !
I Love You Rituals - Episode 27

I Love You Rituals – Episode 27

Donna West is affectionately known as "Gaming Grandma"; her most prominent "I love you ritual" is playing games with her children and grandchildren. Listen to this podcast about the benefits of this important ritual.
Filling Our Mommy Buckets

Filling Our Mommy Buckets

Do you ever have a day that just doesn’t seem to end? Do you ever feel like as a mother you have nothing left to give today? Cheryl Cardall shares five ways that we can fill our “mommy buckets” and rekindle the love of motherhood in all of us.