It isn’t Christmas yet, and some of us don’t like to even think about Christmas coming early. The holiday season can be a crazy time of the year. There is lots of shopping, cooking, cleaning, and family to entertain as the holiday season approaches. And, as the holiday approaches, my husband and I have determined […]
Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
We’ve all seen it: the exasperated mother in the checkout line with a shopping cart piled to the brim, trying to calm her crying baby (who’s teething) and hungry preschooler (who’s reaching for candy) while attempting to keep her cool all at the same time. Maybe if you’re like me you’ve been a part of said […]
Three Keys to Making a New Marriage Work
I’ve been a wife for three years, a mother for two of those. I’ve never been as happy and content as I am now, and I’d like to believe I’m a good mom and helpmate. I hope I don’t come off sounding as cocky or proud when I say this, but I truly believe I’m […]
Operation Get the Family to the Table
I grew up in a very large Latin American family where extended family dinners happened every Sunday after church. There was always a hearty stew, tacos, and these amazing grilled green onions with huge sweet bulbs (my mouth is watering just thinking about them). Marrying into the Military Life and the Challenges of Nightly Dinner […]
Multicultural Music Videos for Kids: A Wholesome Way to Learn and Grow
If, like me, you’re a parent of a preschooler, you’re probably tired of all the inane cartoon shows and lacklustre websites for toddlers and preschoolers. Well, you’re not alone. It is difficult to find healthy, wholesome and affordable entertainment for kids and one wants to be doubly sure that they’re safe for viewing, enriching and […]
Spicing Up Pasta – Ragu Asks How do You do it? $200 Giveaway
In this “Mom’s The Word” video from Ragu, they want to know- how do you spice up pasta? For many of us, pasta is the go-to dinner for desparate last-minute meals because it is easy. But, I’ve learned that pasta doesn’t have to be boring. There are tips in the video below, but here are […]
Bounce it Off Millions – Big Decision You Need to Make?
Over the past several years, I have been faced with a rather important decision to make not just once, but multiple times. What do I name my baby?! After hours of pouring over baby name books, sites, blogs, records, and my own personal lists, my hubby and I usually boil it down to two or […]
“The Shaping of a Christian Family: How My Parents Nurtured My Faith” by Elisabeth Elliot
By Elisabeth Elliot Thoman Nelson Publisher $19.00, 264 pages ISBN 0800731026 Family/Parenting To date, Elisabeth Elliot’s classic The Shaping of a Christian Family is my favorite parenting book. It is filled to over-flowing with so much inspiration on how to raise a family. The four pages of glossy family photos in the middle of […]
Don’t Make Me Count to Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline – Book Review
By Ginger Plowman Shepherd Press $12.99, 155 pages ISBN 0972304649 Parenting Don’t Make Me Count to Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline is one of the best resources a parent can have. Plowman not only gives sound advice, but she also backs it up with Scripture (which is one of my favorite things to […]
Novel Destinations – Reading List for Adults
Sometimes, we focus so much on encourage our children to love reading that we forget to stimulate our own reading passion. I remember the day when I realized I knew all three- THREE!- verses of The Barney Song. It was then that I began reading for myself. I considered it a tool for self-preservation; a […]
Parched and Thirsty Land – As the Deer
What happens when Oklahoma suffers from over a month with temperatures in the triple digits…in July? When rural water districts put water restrictions in place banning watering gardens and even closing local swimming pools? When your focus shifts from this year’s bounty, to saving as many of your shrubs and trees for next year […]
What’s the Word for YOUR Family Dinner?
Ragu is sponsoring a conversation about dinner time that I just could not resist. Describe your dinner in one word. Well – one word – sheesh. I’m not very good at censoring myself to a single word, however, the word that immediately sprang to mind for me was “laughter.” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSK7z0wPHu8[/youtube] It may sound corny to […]
