Today’s post is based on Mind Organization for Moms, a GTD®-based system developed by April Perry at Power of Moms. The fact is that there are more things to do in life than time to do them, and whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, it’s generally because I’m trying to put too much on my plate. I understand […]
Mission A-Compliment
One day my mom was in a fast food drive-through, and she saw a sign that read, “Compliments served upon request.” She thought, “Well, how lovely is that? I would certainly like a compliment. How nice of them!” However, as she got a little closer, she realized the sign actually said, “Condiments served upon request.” She […]
Three Ways To Strengthen Motherhood . . . and Change the World
I’ve had a few experiences over the past week that have kindled a bit of a fire under me: First, I read this article about a mother who decided to abandon her children to pursue her own goals and help her family learn to be more “independent.” The next day, I had a long talk with […]
But Doesn’t EVERY 8-year-old Have An I-Pod Touch?
Our country’s obsession with “stuff” is driving me crazy. My children have always been happy with what they have, but in the past 24 hours, I’ve been hearing way too much of this: “I’m the only person in my class without an iPod Touch.” “Two of my friends have go-carts. Why don’t we have one?” […]
Getting Emails to Zero
I love getting emails. Notes from friends, newsletters, invitations, project updates, blog comments . . . sometimes my email inbox feels like my portal to the “real world.” However, when my portal starts getting crowded, it drives me crazy to dig through (and stress over) thousands of messages–some marked with stars, some needing a quick […]
The Broiled Zucchini Cake and Other Adventures
My Aunt Mary taught me to make the most delicious chocolate zucchini cake I have ever tasted. I could eat it for every meal…every day…for weeks. My self-control is in jeopardy when the cake and I are in the same room, so I only make it for special occasions when I am sure someone else […]
Just Begin
How many mothers have big projects they want to accomplish? My guess is that you’d be hard-pressed to find a mother WITHOUT a big responsibility or goal. Maybe it’s getting the emergency kits together. Maybe it’s writing a book or planning a vacation or figuring out a way to totally organize the house once and […]
Spiritual Sundays: He Is Here To Help Us
Editor’s Note: The Power of Moms is a website for mothers of all religions (and for mothers who are not necessarily religious). Each Sunday, we post a spiritual essay, and we would love to gather a wide variety of perspectives and ideas. Our goal is to be respectful of all beliefs while simultaneously offering […]
Someday I’m Going Shopping By Myself
I know every mother understands how frustrating a trip to the store can be with children in tow. Our excursion last week wasn’t really that terrible, but I was suffering from a head cold and needing some serious sleep. Somehow all the chaos seemed to be magnified ten-fold. My oldest daughters wanted to visit the toy […]
Life Is Like Candyland
My family teaches me lessons beyond what I could possibly learn on my own. Today that teaching happened in the midst of a game of Candyland. Spencer and I played it for the first time this morning, and he had a great time singing about the colors, flipping the cards, pointing out the treats on […]
What I Love About Moms
About three weeks ago, I’d about had it with the bickering, the mess, and the endless list of tasks. Sometimes it feels like motherhood is all work and no rewards (you’ve been there, right?). That afternoon, my nine- and seven-year-old daughters gave me an invitation to a “Love You Festival” at 4 o’clock in their […]
Sometimes Do You Just Want to Cry?
Have you ever had “one of those days” where you are on the verge of tears every time you turn around? Well, today is one of those days for me, and even though I know it will get better tomorrow, I wanted to put it in writing here on the website so that you […]