All mamas have felt it: the 4pm dread. After a long day of distance learning, errand running and sibling-squabble refereeing, having to initiate another meal-making process can feel overwhelming. Worst of all, if dinner has not yet been planned, mama can feel defeated. Deciding what to make and ... Read More about 3 Easy, Meatless Recipe Ideas for Healthy Fall Dinners
7 Steps to Clearing Digital Clutter
Glancing at my inbox, I noted the unread messages: 5,293. Five thousand messages! And those were just the ones I hadn’t opened at some point. Thousands of messages that I’ve ignored, decided to deal with later, or simply forgotten about over time. I ignored my disorganized inbox until I read an ... Read More about 7 Steps to Clearing Digital Clutter
How to Occupy Your Small Kids While You Clean
I've heard it said that cleaning your house while your kids are home is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. And all the mamas said, “Amen.” A mother tidies the living room while the toddlers dismantle the progress she’d already made in the kitchen. Kids seem to be inspired by the ... Read More about How to Occupy Your Small Kids While You Clean
Four Simple Tips for Saying No to Overcommitted Schedules
If words were people, “Yes” would be the fun, popular one. "Yes" wears cute clothes, and is always up for an adventure. “No” would be grumpy and stubborn, donning an argyle sweater-vest in August. Nobody likes “No.” Such a downer. But perceptions don’t always match reality. Sometimes “no” is ... Read More about Four Simple Tips for Saying No to Overcommitted Schedules
5 Ways to Spend Time With God When You’re A Busy Mom
Grabbing my freshly brewed coffee, I pour a generous serving of creamer in and swirl it with a spoon. I’m just settling into my favorite orange chair in the living room, ready to dive into my Bible, when my 8-year-old pads into the room, hair tousled and freckled face flushed with sleep. Sighing ... Read More about 5 Ways to Spend Time With God When You’re A Busy Mom
Loving Like Christ in the Chaos of Mom-Life
2020 Moms enjoy modern conveniences our Great Grandmothers could only dream about. We throw a load of laundry in the washer, pop some chicken nuggets in the microwave, and then pick up our iPhones to FaceTime Mom. We accomplish in five minutes what took Great Grandma Mildred a full day. With all ... Read More about Loving Like Christ in the Chaos of Mom-Life
How to Create a Nighttime Routine That Actually Works
Awakening in the dark of the night, my husband flipped from his back toward me. One eye opened as he peered at me. Biting my lip, I hunched further into the covers to hide the glow of my phone screen. “Why are you still awake?” he asked, tone rusty with disuse. “It’s the only time I have to ... Read More about How to Create a Nighttime Routine That Actually Works
7 Simple Ways to Include Your Preschooler In Bible Study
My four-year-old grunted and strained, climbing up a flight of stairs while carrying a heavy (for her) stack of books. Between grunts, her tiny voice squeaked: “Be strong and courageous...ugh…for the Lord your God…is with you!” She made it to the top step with a smile that said, “I did ... Read More about 7 Simple Ways to Include Your Preschooler In Bible Study
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