![Stop, Simplify, Enjoy | Teach Kids to Serve | Care of Yourself [Audio Post: Season 4: Episode 19]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/602421_POMDecember5_120619-170x170.png)
The holiday season can be so much fun! But if we aren’t careful it can also become busy, stressful, and overwhelming. These three moms have found ways to truly enjoy the holidays in more simple, deliberate ways.
Power of Moms Pick: A Year of Dates
Here’s the sad truth: my husband and I are horrible about getting out on dates together. I could list off a number of reasons why (we’ve moved a lot over the years, we rarely live by family…), but the real reason is that we haven’t made it a priority. It’s time to change that! I’m so […]
Why Your Teenager Might Be Happier Without a Smartphone
I’m not judging anyone who hands his or her kids the latest iPhone; several of my favorite teens carry one in their pockets. But if you buy your teen a little red flip phone, I promise they won’t be alone. And they’ll probably thank you for it.
The Twelve Days of Christmas Kindness: A New Family Tradition
Every year our family does the 12 Days of Christmas. We choose a family that is in need of some added Christmas cheer and we secretly deliver gifts every night before Christmas.As much as I love this tradition, and highly recommend it to your family, I really want to add more giving in simple ways to our Christmas season.
![Give Experiences | Holiday Shopping | Holidays on a Budget Audio Post: [Season 4: Episode 18]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/595478_GiftGivingImagePOM_112619-170x170.jpg)
Give Experiences | Holiday Shopping | Holidays on a Budget Audio Post: [Season 4: Episode 18]
It’s here! The time for giving. Deliberate moms share ways you can give meaningful gifts during the holidays without giving yourself a ton of stress and debt.
Tell a Different Story
I’ve already spent far too much of my life’s energy focusing on the negative. I want to spend as much of the rest of my life telling a a story of gratitude, a story of optimism, a story that focuses on all the beauty, joy, and love surrounding me every day.
![Thank You Notes | Not the Most Wonderful Time | Year-Round Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 17]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/be-thankful-170x170.jpg)
Thank You Notes | Not the Most Wonderful Time | Year-Round Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 17]
In many countries, gratitude gets the spotlight in the autumn with Thanksgiving celebrations. But it’s something that can bless our families year-round. Here are three moms ideas for encouraging gratitude in simple ways.
Green Beans and Gratitude
As I picked row after row in bright August sun, I paused to watch as my two sons played in their sandbox right outside the garden gate, happily digging in the dirt. I suddenly realized that the beans were the same as my boys: full of surprises and reasons for gratitude, always one more to be found if I looked twice.
There’s Power in Sharing Your Story with Your Kids
When my oldest turned 9 and we began to struggle to get along, I thought back to when I was her age and tried to remember what I felt then. And then I began to consciously tell her my stories.
Stress-free Holidays are Possible
Consider what your end goal for this holiday season is. Write it down, and start working backwards!
November Make a Difference Challenge: Remembering those who give so much
Remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom. In teaching our children values and doing our best to give back we can do both as we remember those who have fought for our freedom. I have provided several ideas below to assist you with helping this month to be one of […]
Will My Teenager Be Ready for Adulthood?
I want to give my teenagers a voice of encouragement that, yes, they can do things on their own!