From One Mom To Another

“Upon entering, Gabriel greeted her (Mary): ‘Good morning! You’re beautiful with God’s beauty, Beautiful inside and out! God be with you.’ She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. But the angel assured her, ‘Mary you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and […]

For awhile when Anna was a baby I thought I needed to just buy stock in Target brand Mylicon. She always had gas. When I was breast feeding I assumed it was my diet, when I went to formula I tried all kinds to see if one affected her worse than others. But to no […]

I found some great tips on avoiding clutter on simplify101 with Aby Garvey yesterday, I thought I would share them. Some of them I already use. Simple ideas that make a huge difference.
~ Sort your mail over the garbage can. Junk mail never makes it into the house!
~Avoid impulse purchases. Keep a wish list in […]

We have all heard that a mother knows her babies cry. When they are first brought home we don’t have a clue what is going on with them, but in just a few short weeks most moms can pretty well figure out whether it is a hungry cry or sleepy cry,etc.
Reading Rookie Moms, led […]

“Everyone warned Mike and me that everything was going to change with the birth of our daughter. We did not fully understand these words until she was born on May 22, 2006. Since becoming radically saved at the age of 16, I have experienced life in the supernatural. I have witnessed God transform lives (including […]

The other night my hubby was not at home and the kids and I were getting frustrated with each other. They were bored and I needed some down time. My kids love to ride. You have heard of driving a crying baby around in the car; well, my five year old and 21 month old […]

Last night I was watching Supernanny. I am sure that all over the country those who watched it were stirred one way or the other. The topic, to spank or not to spank. Ouch! (no pun intended :)) Touchy subject, right? Yeah well, here I go …
I, like this young woman last night, was raised […]

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“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Surround yourself with the right people and you can fulfill the dreams God gives you. Put yourself in […]

Ok, so I have never been tagged before. This is apparently a game other bloggers play. I have been tagged for the “come as you are” game. This means I had to stop what I was doing and take a picture of myself…just as I am! Most days I am up and hair fixed before […]