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Supermom: Relying on God’s Stength
Photo Credit: incourage.me I’ll be the first to tell you, I am so guilty of trying to do it all. Often, I stretch myself very thin just because I want to do everything just right. I am always multitasking. On any given day, I could be washing clothes, lesson planning, preparing dinner and cleaning the house; all while helping my kiddos with their homework. Sometimes, I feel as if I should be wearing a supermom cape. I think all moms have felt this way, at some point in time. While caring for our families, we must remember to make time to properly care for ourselves. Today, I would like to…
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Secrets Savored Weeks 1 & 2 : My Experience
A few weeks ago, I posted an entry entitled, “Moms Need Moms,” in which I expressed the need to connect with other christian moms. Since making that post, I have actually enrolled in a mentoring class, offered at a local church in my area. It is called “Secrets Savored.” It is an eight week program, built around Titus 2:4-5, in which older christian mothers mentor younger mothers, through practical homemaking lessons and spiritual insights. It’s like a biblical home economics class. The author of the curriculum/book and founder of the program is Dianne Lynn Dougharty, (BTW: I’ve met her. She’s so kind and she truly has a passion for mentoring…
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Two Year Olds,Tantrums and Patience
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” Proverbs 14-29 It’s no secret that two year olds can test your patience. That is why this stage is commonly referred to as, “the terrible twos.” I’ve also heard it referred to as “the terrific twos.” Whether terrible or terrific, one thing is for sure, raising a two year old requires a lot of patience. It is during this stage, children are constantly testing boundaries, desire to be independent and often throw temper tantrums, when they do not get what they want. Our youngest daughter, Kellie, is definitely fitting the two year old bill. In the past week…
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Consignment Shopping
While many moms would like to try their hand at consignment shopping, some just don’t know where to start. In today’s blog entry, I am sharing my favorite online consignment stores and why. I actually mentioned a couple of them in a previous blog entry entitled “3 Money Saving Tips for Moms on a Tight Budget.” If you are considering consignment shopping, hopefully this list will help you get a jump start. Swap.com – This is my favorite consignment store. When it first opened, it was only a children’s store. Now, they also sell new and used items for adults. The prices are very reasonable and the website is…
