I was in tears . . . the good kind. 🙂 I was reading the testimony of a young mom, a military wife who lives most of the year as a “single parent” while her husband is out to sea . . . and it brought me to tears . . . the good kind!… Continue reading Love your kids – Rock the meanness out!
Category: Resources
Why do we procrastinate? 5 ways to stop!
Do you Procrastinate? I think my life motto has been “Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow!” That needs to change. I’m learning. I’m trying. It gets challenging when I am frequently interrupted by 5 kids who need their mama . . . as I usually can’t procrastinate on taking care of… Continue reading Why do we procrastinate? 5 ways to stop!
Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13
Conference Call on Teaching our Kids Values **From the Power of Moms** TOMORROW – Tues, January 29th at 10am Mountain Time, Richard and Linda Eyre have agreed to do a special call for all participants in the new Alexander’s Amazing Adventures program at Power of Moms (based on the Eyres’ NYTimes Bestseller, Teaching Children Values). During… Continue reading Power of Moms: Special Conference Call 1-29-13
Trophy Child – Review and Giveaway!
Trophy Child – by Ted Cunningham I was contacted to review this book – and was excited to. Why? . . . Because I have the most amazing, special, better-than-average, gifted and talented trophy kids! 🙂 [Hee,hee!] Well . . . actually, I do have amazing kids (we all do – whether they are behaving… Continue reading Trophy Child – Review and Giveaway!
HELP! How to monitor computer time use for kids.
Guest Post – by Jeremy West (AKA – my fabulously and technologically intelligent hubby who is responsible for keeping me online and got me hooked on blogging! He tried his hand at blogging briefly at Unlcepain’s Tech Dojo, but is more well known around the Star Wars fan film community for some of his short… Continue reading HELP! How to monitor computer time use for kids.
Power of Moms – Biggest Sale of the Year!
I just had to share these exciting deals with you from the amazing women at Power of Moms! I was blessed this year to win one of their Virtual Retreats (retail value $97). . . and it was so very encouraging! Just what I needed (since I couldn’t get away on a retreat). One of… Continue reading Power of Moms – Biggest Sale of the Year!
Tooth Fairy Prices – up 1200-8000%?!
Past Tooth Fairy Prices When I was a kid – I was feeling lucky to get 25 cents for my pearly-whites! Once I even got 35 cents more – because my little sister snuck some of her own money under my pillow to be nice. 🙂 I was in heaven! When my oldest son finally… Continue reading Tooth Fairy Prices – up 1200-8000%?!
Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan
True Beauty: Be Still New film helps women who are caught up in the busyness of life. Press Release, 6/25/2012: Every woman knows the feeling. Regardless of her age, her income, or her family situation, women today are facing the challenges of a busy life and the stress that comes with it. Obligations to children,… Continue reading Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan
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
Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go
If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go
Money Monday: Money Saving Mom
MoneySavingMom.com Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite blogs/sites – Money Saving Mom! It was started and is run by Crystal Paine – a mom (like you and me) with 3 kids – ages 6 and under! I don’t know how she does it all – but she inspires me! When… Continue reading Money Monday: Money Saving Mom
Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Free Webinar TODAY! I know this is late notice – but I just had to post this. Over at Inspired to Action TODAY at 2pm and 9pm, they will be hosting a FREE Parenting Webinar! Here is a little bit of info from Kat at Inspired to Action (but head on over to their site… Continue reading Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Video Game Troubles?
OK – so when I originally set up this blog – the very first topic I wanted to talk about was this – Video Game Addictions. As you can see . . . . I’m not only a busy mom of 5 . . . but a procrastinator who gets easily distracted by other interests!… Continue reading Video Game Troubles?
Adventures in Mothering
I sent this to my fellow MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group, and thought I would share it with you! Bring on the Adventures! Lori 🙂 Are you guys ready for more adventures in mothering? . . . . well . . . you better be (if you still have kids!). Everyday holds the opportunity for… Continue reading Adventures in Mothering
Who are you?
Who are you? . . . Do you know? Are you a mom? A nurse or doctor? An accountant? A saleswoman? A grocery clerk? . . . . . Who are you? . . . . Let me ask that again . . . . WHO are you? I am not really asking what you… Continue reading Who are you?