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Say Yes

Say Yes as Much as You Can

“Mom, can I have a muffin?” It was a simple question and one that caused me to pause. Micaela asked me this question in the middle of the afternoon. The kids had already had a snack so it’s not like Micaela was hungry. I responded, “Yes, you may.” She lit up and enjoyed eating her muffin.
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Why One on One Time with your Kids is Important

What is your child’s favorite color? What is their greatest fear? What kind of books do they like to read? How do we learn the answers to these questions and many others? By having individual time with your children. One on One time is important because it communicates value, builds the relationship, and helps behavior.
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3 Things I Tell My Kids Every Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. I absolutely love being a Mom. As Moms, we have so much power with our words. We can hurt or we can heal. My desire is to build up my kids and pour truth into them with my words. One of the ways I do this is by telling my kids three things before they leave for the day. Today, I will share those words with you.
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Read This if You Want to Be a Better Parent {and a giveaway!}

Parenting. One of the toughest but also most rewarding jobs. If you’re anything like me, you know there are areas you could be a better parent. I finished a book this past weekend that rocked my parenting world. It challenged, convicted and encouraged me all in one. When you read Parents Rising by Arlene Pellicane, don’t forget your boots because your toes will get stepped on. But, I assure you, it’s totally worth it!
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Stop Lights

Stop Lights and Preschool Line

I don’t mind stop lights. It gives me a chance to look at my phone and catch up on what I missed on Social Media or email. Maybe you can relate? The other day, I was reaching for my purse at a stop light and Caleb said: “Your phone is right there, Mom.” Ouch! I was actually reaching for my chapstick but Caleb assumed I wanted my phone. This challenged me to remember my commitment to not be on the phone while in the van.
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Year in Review

Year In Review 2017

The end of 2017 is almost here. Is it just me, or did this year go fast? Honestly, it has been a great year. I am not who I was in January of 2017 and for that I am grateful.  God has worked in my heart to help me be more like Jesus. I am also thankful for the many fun memories of this year. Today, I am going to share a year in review; a final update on my 2017 goals.
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My Favorite Christmas Tradition

My Favorite Christmas Tradition

Waiting for Mom and Dad to wake up. All coming downstairs together. Stockings. The same Christmas song record playing. Christmas Breakfast. The list of my childhood Christmas traditions goes on and on. When Jonathan and I began our family, we decided to keep some of our childhood traditions but also create our own.
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Never Stop Praying

Never Stop Praying. Say What?

Always be joyful. Never Stop Praying. Be thankful in all circumstances. Say what? How in the world do you do this? When I read these commands in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, I really wondered if they were doable or impossible. After spending time studying these verses, I realized they were doable.
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Why we go to counseling

Why We Go to Counseling

My husband and I go to counseling. Yes, you read that right. Counseling. There are several reasons why we go. In today’s blog post, I will share the reasons.
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Calm, Cool and Connected

3 Things I Learned from Calm, Cool, and Connected + A Giveaway!

Confession time. I spend too much time on my phone.  Text. Facebook. Email. Voxer. Instagram. Twitter. I love social media but too often I find myself wasting time on it and feeling frustrated as a result. And unfortunately that frustration leaks out and those I love are affected too. Which is why I knew I needed to read Calm, Cool, and Collected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life by Arlene Pellicane. In today’s post, I will share the three things I learned from this book.
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Reading

What to do When Your Child Doesn’t Like Reading

When my children were younger, one of our favorite activities was to have a reading time each day. But, what do you do with your child that doesn’t like to read? Here are four strategies I used with my children who didn’t like reading. Now, there are times I can’t get my children to stop reading.
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Fall Family fun

It’s Fall Y’all! 5 Simple Fall Family Fun Ideas

Fall is my favorite season of the year for so many reasons. I love the colored leaves and cooler weather. Fall is also a great season for family fun. Today, I am going to share five ways to Rakin’ in the family fun this Fall.
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Back to School

Join the 2023 Back to School Prayer Challenge!

Our children face challenges every day at school whether they are at school, in college, or doing homeschooling. It may be a challenge to learn new things. Maybe there is a student in their class who is difficult to be around. Or maybe they don’t get along with one of their teachers. Whatever the challenge may be, let's do one of the best things we can for our kids which is to pray God’s Word over them. Join me for the Back to School Challenge 2023! I created the Back to School Challenge to lead us through 21 days of praying over our children. Each day, I will share a Scripture verse and a prayer to pray based on the Scripture verse. Sign up below to get each day’s prayer delivered to your email inbox. You will also receive a calendar with the prayer focus for the day.
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A Simple Way to Pray for Your Children

We have all heard countless times about the importance of praying for our children. The Bible is filled with Scriptures about the power of prayer. Yet, when it comes down to it, we struggle to pray for the people we love dearly. Often we feel like we don’t have enough time or there is something else we need to get to. Here is one simple way to start praying for your children today. The first step is to pick out a Scripture verse to pray over your children each day of the year. The Scripture verse needs to be one that speaks to who they are, what they are struggling with, or what they need to grow in.
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Book Launch Team

Join My Book Launch Team!

My NEW book Becoming an Intentional Family is almost here! It will be released on November 1.  I am inviting YOU to join my book launch team!   Join the Book Launch Team! I can’t wait for the launch! We are going to have so much fun on our team! Here are the details… What is…
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July 4th

Fun Things to Do on July 4th with Your Family

July 4th is just around the corner. Are you ready to have some fun with your family? Here are seven family fun ideas to do on July 4th. Fireworks Is there a fireworks show nearby? If so, make plans to go as a family to see the fireworks. If there isn’t a fireworks show, consider…
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Keep on Praying

Keep on Praying for your Children

Keep on praying. I feel like this should be a song or something. An anthem. A reminder to keep on praying. Why? Because prayer is powerful. The Bible is filled with Scriptures about the power of prayer. When we keep on praying, God uses our prayers to move mountains, to change hearts, and to draw us closer to Him. Today, we are going to talk about one way to keep on praying for your children.
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Enjoy Your Kids! Take the 10 Day Challenge

Let’s be totally honest for a moment. I often dread the summer. Gasp! Did I really say that out loud?  Yes, I did. And I am pretty sure some of you feel the same way. We love our kids, we really do. But sometimes summer can be overload. I don’t know about you, but I…
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Praying for someone

Praying for Someone You Don’t Know

When is the last time you prayed for someone you didn’t know? It seems a little odd to pray for someone you don’t know but it can be one of the greatest gifts you can give them. In today’s post, I am going to share about the importance of praying for someone you don’t know. My in-laws did this without even realizing the impact of their prayers.
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Put Your Mask on First

Before a plane takes off, the flight attendants review the protocol about what to do if there is an emergency. They remind you that you must put your mask on first. Why? So you can take care of others. This reminds me of being a Mom. In order to take care of our kids and love our husband well, we must take care of ourselves first.
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