From One Mom To Another

Today, I am thankful for my friends who are far away. Neither distance nor time can separate the bond between true friends…
I am thankful for friends from my youth, Shalom, and Melanie. You have always believed in my future inspite of knowing my past, you have rejoiced in my triumphs and held my hand in […]

Try this great craft idea with your kids.

What you will need:

Potato
Sharp knife (For Adults only!)
PaintPaper
A shallow dish

Directions: Wash the potato and cut it in half. On the cut face of the potato, use the knife to carve a simple shape […]

Ok moms, it is that time of the year. You know, when your children are going to get an influx of toys and you are going to think, “where on earth am I going to fit all of this stuff!” Here are a couple of tips to help keep down on the extra holiday clutter.
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A friend asked me recently, “How do you find your purpose?” This is such a loaded question, one with many answers. I recently heard John Bevere’s message, “Driven By Eternity”. Although I have already been on a journey in the last year to find my purpose, this message has caused me to dig deeper into […]

I have been reading a blog that is to help with weight loss. Her principles of “Eat4Today” is something we can use in every aspect of our lives. Katie sets goals for herself everyday, but only for that day. As someone who struggles with my weight I especially liked this site. It focuses on one […]

Have you ever heard yourself say “come on, come on, get busy, we have to hurry” Over and over and over? Then you find yourself losing your cool, getting frustrated, because your little one wants to “dilly-dally”. They are so easily distracted, and couldn’t care less about whether or not they get the job done.
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For those of you who don’t know, Kelly Krausse is our newest additon to 1smartmom, she contributes with “Journey’s with Kelly”, an adoptive moms journey. She , along with Hubby David, and Zach and brother Mitchell (not pictured) are excited to announce their newest addition to their family…Gabriel Darance Krausse, (Gabe) 8lbs. 6 oz, and […]

Thanks to Marie Davis for sharing this with me!

Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile? Did you know that studies show, just the simple act of smiling can actually cause a chemical reaction in your body? Did you know that movement, dancing being my favorite, releases endorphines and other chemicals that fight depression? Did you […]

Lisa Welchel had her daughter, Clancy, post a story she had written on Lisa’s blog, Coffee Talk. I thought it was funny enough to pass along with this statement: Live On Purpose! Don’t let fear stop you from doing what You love!
Killed by a Bee There once was a woman named Genny who ran […]