What do electrical tape, monkey costumes, and cupcakes have in common? They facilitate balance. (Read on to find out why.)
Posts in the "Balance" category:
Live In the Moment
I have been inspired to try harder to live in the moment with my kids.
Learning Day By Day
Personal development continues throughout our lives. Lifelong learning benefits both mom and family. Read on for ways to continue learning amid the piles of laundry…
How I Survive
My Dos and Don’ts:
I don’t fold ANYONE’S underwear. Ever.
I don’t freak out when I find my teenager frying live crickets in my best frying pan plus, there’s so much more!
Post Retreat Let Down and the Importance of Daily Motivation
I recently left The Power of Moms Retreat with a complete sense of empowerment and hope. It was quite possibly the first time I had left a seminar on motherhood not feeling the undeniable sting of guilt.
Finding Balance in Our Sometimes-Frazzled Lives – Episode 10
Ever find yourself saying, “There isn’t enough of me to go around” or “I just can’t fit one more thing into this day” or “I’m feeling so frazzled right now”? Having time in each day to do all the things you want to do to be a great mom is a huge balancing act. […]
Book Excerpt: Mitten Strings for God
Editor’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Katrina Kenison’s book, Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry (Grand Central Publishing, 2002) Being a mother today seems to require that we move too fast most of the time. Much as we may crave quiet interludes with our children, family mealtimes, and meaningful rituals, […]
Idle Threats
I had a hard day with my seven-year-old. The day had been difficult, and bed time had been even worse. Sharing a room with a younger sibling made it even harder. The tantrum had gone on long enough, and I was frustrated. I mandated my expectation and the consequence that would be given if it […]
Bringing Back Your “Mojo” – Episode 9
Do you ever feel empty, unsatisfied, or like something is missing? Do you feel guilty because you have a good life, but you are always looking for more? Are you under the impression that being a mom should fill and complete you . . . but it doesn’t? That’s okay! You’re in good company. After […]
Dance Through Motherhood
Rarely does a story stick with me for 10 years, but this one (told to me by my friend Pam) has: One day, a boy walked into a room where an older man wearing head phones was dancing like crazy. It was almost embarrassing to watch as he waved his arms, bounced his knees, and […]
The 15-Minute Makeover
It doesn’t involve lasers, chemicals, pills, or suction, you don’t have to make an appointment with a professional, there are no unpleasant side effects, and best of all? It’s free! In fact, this makeover can be done right in the privacy of your very own home, any day of the week, whenever you need it. […]
Hats Off
Last Friday I attended a dinner for the women’s organization at my church. I debated about whether or not to go, but thought it would be good to support the church by attending as many of the activities as I could so I went by myself and sat by some friends. The theme for the […]
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