Category: Mom Matters

First Mammogram . . . How to turn melons into pancakes.

My First Mammogram . . . “Just check over this information and make sure it’s all correct” the friendly receptionist said as she handed me my paperwork. “My age is wrong . . . I’m only 29 . . . still.” I replied jokingly. At first she and her cowoker didn’t laugh . . .… Continue reading First Mammogram . . . How to turn melons into pancakes.

Happy Anniversary! 20 things I learned in 20 years.

Happy Anniversary to my FABULOUS husband of 20 years – Jeremy West!  I love you and am looking forward to the next 20 years! I am so happy that God put the two of us together.  I know this journey has had it’s ups and downs, but I am so thankful to have a man… Continue reading Happy Anniversary! 20 things I learned in 20 years.

Dave Barry: A Journey into my colon!

pics on Sodahead *I posted this on my Empower Network blog on July 19th – but just had to share this funny story with you as well!  Enjoy! Colonoscopy Definition: visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation. {Thank God for sedation!} If you’ve turned 50 –… Continue reading Dave Barry: A Journey into my colon!

Sunday Sip: Zechariah 9:12 – Prisoner of Hope

I posted this today on my other 2 blogs –Drink from the Deep  and Empower Network. I know that lately I’ve been the wrong type of prisoner. I’m ready to switch “prisons” today!  How about you? “Return to your fortress, O prisoners of HOPE; even now I announce that I will restore TWICE as much… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Zechariah 9:12 – Prisoner of Hope

Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

heart trails by Anne Dejong

Guest Post: Jennifer Fields As a stay-at-home mother of three children with a husband supporting the family on a teacher’s salary, I am always on the hunt to discover new and creative ways to save money. I recently joined Pinterest since one of my close friends told me the networking site featured an endless supply… Continue reading Pinterest is a Frugal Saver’s Paradise

Sunday Sip: Psalm 23:4 – You are not alone!

    I’m not sure what translation this is – but I think it must be from a kid’s Bible to make it easy to understand.  I love it though! Many people know Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd . . . “) and how reassuring and comforting it is.  But sometimes scripture can… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Psalm 23:4 – You are not alone!

Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?

Guest Post by Lauren Holmes My husband and I are looking to move to a new home, so recently we have gone through the process of making repairs on the house to get it in tip top shape for the prospective buyers who come through. It seems as though every time I clean a nook… Continue reading Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?

Guest Post: A “Clean” way to Make Money from Home!

Home-based Wash and Fold Service Guest Post by Danielle Douglas  from LaundryCare.biz With the cost of living always on the rise, we moms are looking for ways to make extra money and ease the strain on our purses. This can be a very tricky task as for every legitimate work-at-home opportunity out there, there seems… Continue reading Guest Post: A “Clean” way to Make Money from Home!

NEW! Mothering Matters Community

I am thrilled to announce that we have launched a new place for moms to connect on Mothering-Matters.com! MoMa Community [MoMa= Mo(thering) Ma(tters) (pronounced Mama)] My heart for Mothering-Matters.com and this community is for it to be a safe place for moms to come and be themselves – to know that it’s OK2BeU(nique)! Each of… Continue reading NEW! Mothering Matters Community

Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! On Friday (Good Friday) I talked about how thankful I was for what Jesus did for me. But that was only HALF the story . . . Today is an even MORE joyful day!!  Why? No . . . it’s not because the Easter Bunny is going to bring me chocolate eggs and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!