Yesterday, I shared some IDEAS on how we can love and support our communities during this time. For those of you that are fans of the Light ‘Em Up movement – you’ll love having some idea starters for your family. It’s challenging to serve others from home – but it is not impossible. Another topic …
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Light ‘Em Up: Ways to Love and Support Your Way Through COVID-19
Hey friends! Many of you have been a part of the “Light ‘Em Up” movement for years doing random acts of kindness during the holidays. You are the type of people who do not like to sit and worry about yourself. Your first reaction is to care for your neighbor. I thought I would give …
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Light ‘Em Up – Traveler’s Edition
Hey friends! It has been a while since I blogged on this site! I have been busy like many of you raising these kids, driving carpool and all of the normal life stuff. And I also launched a new resource called Treasured – be sure to check that out if you have girls from age …
Back-To-School Prayers
Hey friends! Some of you are already back and some of you have some more time! Either way – we are all getting the feelings of excitement and fear about sending our kids back to school. We know what is headed their way. And we want to scoop them back up and hide them. We …
10 Lessons in 15 Years of Marriage
I haven’t written about marriage very often on here. And there are a couple big reasons. First, I’m not very good at it. Ron would say I’m hard on us and myself, but I really think I feel more comfortable as a mom than a wife. I’ve never felt like I have any tips or …
I Have Way Too Much Stuff & Systems, Please Help
Have you ever noticed that parenting can feel a lot like dieting? Let me explain. I have the following items in my home. Dumbbells Workout clothes Running shoes Shakes and blenders At LEAST 15 diet books Various DVDs promising abs Yoga mat Expired memberships to Barre, YMCA, etc. Jump ropes, stretch bands and more I have every …
School Awards, Love Them? Hate Them?
There is nothing better than seeing your little cutie walk across the stage getting recognized for their achievements. It is awesome. And there is almost nothing worse than watching a child’s sinking face when they know they will not get anything. School awards are so hard. And I am actually FOR them. I think it’s …
How Far Would You Go? Dinner With a Homeless Man?
What this family did, still blows me away. These parents are busy with little ones and God stirred their hearts one night outside a restaurant. They had plans to do dinner and visit a pet store with their young boys when they noticed a homeless man. The couple tried to buy him dinner, but noticed …