From One Mom To Another

Do you have a place in your home that collects stuff. The mail on the dining room table, the shoes by the front door, the back pack on the kitchen floor. We typically either pick up the things ourself, have to take the time to call the kids (or the husband ) back […]

From one of my favorite recipe books, Weight Watchers 5 ingredients 15 minute Cookbook, I have found another great recipe. The best part is how easy it is!
Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
salt and pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tbs. Honey
2 tbs. chopped fresh or 2 tsp. dried basil
Directions:
Sprinkle both sides with […]

Last week I had the chance to meet a lady who had some fabulous tips on order. She has written a book called “The Genesis Principle” It is The ABC’s of Throwing Disorganization, Procrastination, and Personal Humiliation Out of Your Life Forever!
A former cluttered mess, for years I struggled with hidden disorder and chaos. […]

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
In Greek mythology when you read about the Greek gods, you will always find that while each one has a great power, they also have a great weakness; […]

…The women deep in wonder and full of joy, lost no time in leaving the tomb. They ran to tell his disciples. Then Jesus met them, stopping them in their tracks. “Good morning!” he said. They fell to their knees, embraced his feet and worshiped him. Jesus said ” You’re holding on to me […]

During my mom’s groups last week we began discussing teaching our children about self-image, purity, and God’s love and purpose for them. Through our discussion, we each shared some really great books to help introduce our little princesses and princes to these great qualities.
The Book I most recommend:
Every little girl dreams of […]

The following is a letter my husband’s aunt Emma, and dear friend, sent to her family and friends in 2005. She was killed in a tragic car accident not even 2 months later. Reflecting on this letter was so bitter sweet, and full of the hope and encouragement that Emma would have said to us […]

It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena … who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, […]

As moms we can very so often get into a routine and rut. Even those who say they do not like routine can still get into rut. I do love routine, structure, but I do not like to be stuck in a rut. Doing the same thing over and over. Laundry, cleaning, cooking, errands, […]

Today I am nursing two sick babies. One with the croup, and one who has struggled to fight off a sinus infection for more than ten days now. Fever, headaches, nausea, and, bless her heart, the antibiotics are just not working. We will be back at the Dr.’s today, and to be honest I am […]