A Little Monday Inspiration
Has your summer flown by as fast as ours has? I feel like the kids just got out of school yesterday and now they start up again a week from today! I feel like this summer was all about rush, rush, rush and not enough laid back, go with the flow kind of days. There…
Read More I’m Grateful Today
I’m in a grateful mood today. How about you? It’s a beautiful day in Eastern Iowa. I was able to sleep in a bit this morning and enjoy laying in bed a little longer than normal. But, mostly, I’m grateful that Bennett is on the mend. This is not a sight you want to see.…
Read More Vacation Snack Idea
Are you looking for an easy snack to make up for your next road trip or summer vacation? These are simple to make up and get you about 20 bags of snacks to take along. They are perfect for hiking, long car rides, a day at the pool, play dates, summer camps, and sporting events.…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Bitsy Bear By Anne M Jenks
BITSY BEAR A Great Children’s Story and Essential Parenting Tool By: Anne M Jenks Illustrated By: Laura Liberatore Published: April 28, 2014 If there is only one book you read with your child, this one would be it. The dangers of the world can creep into even the most protected communities and families. The best…
Read More A Little Monday Inspiration
Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best. Michael Johnson, 4-time Olympic Gold medalist in Track & Field Photo source – HERE My guess is…
Read More A Mama’s Love for 14 Years
On this day, 14 years ago, I became a mother. Our “baby” Patrick is 14. He isn’t so much of a baby anymore, in fact he is taller than me. Last week I babysat for a sweet 3 month old boy. His mama had to go back to work and their daycare wasn’t available yet,…
Read More Product Review and GIVEAWAY – Motivated Moms 2014 Planner
UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NO LONGER OPEN. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED. THE WINNER IS MOLLY. Are you looking to get more organized? With the holiday season coming up, do you need to find a way to get your house and your life in order? Click here to visit Motivated Moms. The best part is…
Read More Book Review: Women Living Well By Courtney Joseph
WOMEN LIVING WELL Finding Your Joy in God, Your Man, Your Kids, and Your Home By: Courtney Joseph Published: October 1, 2013 Non-Fiction, Christian A couple weeks ago, I told you about WOMEN LIVING WELL and that I was still reading it. This was not a book I wanted to rush through and so even…
Read More Book Spotlight: Women Living Well By Courtney Joseph
WOMEN LIVING WELL Find Your Joy in God, Your Man, Your Kids, and Your Home By: Courtney Joseph Published: October 1, 2013 I’ve been fortunate to be a reader of Courtney’s blog WOMEN LIVING WELL for quite some time. She has given me support, encouragement, and advice all without knowing me or my circumstances. When…
Read More Tips for Getting Your Child Through Allergy Season from Claritin
As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I am happy to share with you Back-to-School tips to help your kids feel their best during this high allergy season. I know that when your child is suffering from allergies, their performance isn’t going to be what it should be. They are constantly interrupting their…
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