One thing about real life is that people have to eat. Yes, it’s true—my family “expects” food in the fridge and dinner on the table. Can you believe that?! One thing I’m always on the hunt for is easy and yummy meals that don’t take a lot of time. (Which means more time to write… [Continue Reading]
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Magic Springs Giveaway!
One of our family’s favorite things to during an Arkansas summer is to visit Magic Springs Theme & Water Park. Our whole family (and a guest!) went recently. We were there to celebrate Magic Spring’s 40th year AND to have fun. There are many great things about Magic Springs, (I’ll get to them …) but… [Continue Reading]
How to Make Cleaning Fun For Kids | Carol Bell
I read an article about getting kids involved in the cleaning of the house and it said it would not only teach the kids responsibility, but it would also mean less work for me. It seemed appealing, but let’s face it, kids will be kids and if it is not fun, they are going to… [Continue Reading]
How Parents Can Handle Teen Emotions
You can read the first blog post of the series here ~ What You Really Need To Know About Emotional Teens. On the top of my to-do list, today was writing this blog on how to handle emotional teens. It’s easy to make that a goal and spout all types of wonderful advice on a… [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Help Your Family Fill February With Love
I remember as a child sitting down with my mom the night before Valentine’s Day and filling out the small Valentines for my class. Later, after I was married, Valentine’s Day was a wonderful excuse for dinner out with my husband … that’s until we realized that the restaurants were too crowded, and we chose… [Continue Reading]
The Story Travelers Bible
Enter below for your chance to win 1 of 3 copies of The Story Travelers Bible! The Story Travelers Bible Review by Christen Krumm We enjoy Bible story books at our house and Tracey Madder’s The Story Travelers Bible is no exception. The Story Travelers Bible is packed with eighty-five fully illustrated Bible stories. Readers… [Continue Reading]
#WALKITOUT 002: Teri Lynne Underwood
My guest for #WALKITOUT 002 is Teri Lynne Underwood. Teri is a pastor’s wife and girl mom. She loves words and coffee. Believes in lopsided living and dwelling in grace. She’s the author of Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They need Most. I hope you enjoy this episode with Teri Lynne Underwood!… [Continue Reading]
The Star: A Joyful and Thoughtful Telling of the Christmas Story that Families Will Love
My Review of The Star: A Joyful and Thoughtful Telling of the Christmas Story that Families Will Love THE STAR arrives for the first time on Digital on February 6, 2018 and on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital February 20 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. A few years ago I decided to lead a devotional… [Continue Reading]
Parents be Compassionate with Yourself | Kim Fredrickson
Why it is Important for Parents to be Compassionate with Themselves Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive… [Continue Reading]
The Easiest Way to Find God’s Will For Your Family
When I first started following God I assumed that “His will” involved finding a career or ministry that was right for me, and then pursuing that with everything in me. The thing was, God brought many different areas of serving others into my life: writing books, speaking, volunteering in a pregnancy center, and mentoring teen… [Continue Reading]
How To Get Things Done Even When You Can’t Clone Yourself
I looked at my friend’s to-do list that she posted on Instagram. “No wonder I’m cracking!” she posted. “I need a clone.” I cringed as I looked at her list. It was long. I also cringed because I remember the feelings that huge of a to-do list brought on. The feeling that I was always… [Continue Reading]