Let’s face it: communication with the children of this generation isn’t always easy. However, over the years, we’ve found two simple ways to open the lines of communication with our children, especially during the school year. Many children seem to have a better relationship with their friends and technology than they do with their parents. […]
Parenting
Why I Give My Kids Gifts On Mother’s Day (Free Mother’s Day Gift Tag)
“Only our mother would give us a gift on a day we’re supposed to honor her!” That’s what my kids said when they read the Mother’s Day Gift Tag on their gift for Mother’s Day! I’m sure you’re wondering why I do this. As much as I would like to take the credit, it really […]
3 Biblical Truths For Single Mothers
Who isn’t an independent women these days? Seriously, as women, we are killin’ it; educated, earning a living, buying homes, raising families, and many times all on our own. However, in all the independence, there are 3 biblical truths for single mothers to hold onto! Importance of Biblical Truths For Single Mothers Let’s face it, […]
How To Leave An Inheritance Worth More Than Money
Providing income can be stressful in today’s economy, let alone building an inheritance. But what if there was a way to leave an inheritance that’s worth more than money? Building An Inheritance While most of us know that God is our provider, we find it challenging to provide in these times. Then we try to […]
Love Notes
Handwritten love notes a thing of the past? In our modern-day society, text messages have replaced phone calls. Emails have replaced written letters, and social media has become the way we stay connected to our loved ones; as opposed to picking up the phone, or meeting with family and friends. Technology is convenient. But […]
We’re Going Anyway
Prioritizing family sometimes looks like taking family vacations. Who doesn’t look forward to family vacations? In seasons where money wasn’t an issue, we would take nice trips with hotel stays and amusement parks. Then when money was tight, we didn’t stop going on vacations, we just took different ones. You know, the kind where you […]
$200 Ballet Tights…Worth Every Penny!
Have you ever been so humiliated you just wanted to crawl under a blanket and not be seen? That was me on June 12, 2008 to be exact. I remember it so well as if it happened yesterday, and this is my humility story. A Parent’s Humility Story We’ve been doing everything we could just […]
Do You Look For Teachable Moments?
Raising kids in today is anything but easy. Parents, are competing for our children’s time with their; cell phones, iPad, video games, and friends. The Need For Teachable Moments Most families have hectic schedules between: school, sports, work, church obligations, etc. It makes spending quality one-on-one time with our children nearly impossible. As a […]