There’s No Place Like Home
Image by Michelle Meiklejohn /FreeDigitalPhotos.net I had the chance to go away by myself for three whole days to speak at a conference for teenagers. It was a completely new experience! Rarely do I get on an airplane without a bag of toys, drive a rental car without a carseat in the back, eat...
The Blessings of a Slow Summer
My children will only be young once and summers don’t last forever. This summer I am committed to 'treasure the doing’ of the ‘little things in life.’ I’m determined to make it a summer to remember.
Realizing Life
My life is crazy. And if I think too much about how crazy it is I might actually go crazy. But I don’t. (Think about how crazy and hard it is.) Most of the time. I just do. And do some more.
Wishes
DIY expert and blogger Ana White tells a charming story about being careful what you wish for...
Catching Children in Quiet Moments
I love catching my children in quiet moments, showing affection for one another. It’s a moment I will never forget, and I hope they will remember as well.
How Did Life Get So Busy?
I now realize I don’t give my kids my full attention as often as I should. Yes, as a benefit of working from home, I see my kids much more. And most of that time is still spent doing other things. When did my life get so busy that my kids have to tug on...
Mothers ALWAYS Teach, Part 2 – Episode 23
How do you develop the confidence to teach your children well? How do you help your children develop the characteristics that are important to a successful life? And where do you start if you feel like you’re failing miserably? Join April Perry, Co-Director of The Power of Moms, and Tina Marantette, of www.raisingyourchildren.net, as they...
Mothers ALWAYS Teach, Part 1 – Episode 22
Whether consciously or not, mothers are always teaching their children. Join us in this podcast as we discuss ways to make great teaching in our homes a reality.
Two New Year’s Traditions Worth Considering
Maybe it's the Japanese in me. Having lived there for a couple of years, I find their New Year's traditions quite refreshing; two in particular. Since New Year’s is their biggest holiday, December is a busy month for them as well but, in a very different way.
Stopping To Watch The Woods Fill Up With Snow
This is what I’m trying to focus on this season. The moments (the good ones).
Help For A Distracted Mother
If we don't consciously choose our focus, we might miss some of the best moments our lives have to offer. But if we pay attention, our golden years will be full of treasured memories.
A Happy Mother is a Very Nice Gift
The other day we were going to the store to buy garland for our banister. I wanted to make our home look homey and festive…so my children would feel the “holiday spirit” in our home. However, the children had other ideas in mind.
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