Do you ever get to the end of a long day, look around at the mess, and feel like you're never going to catch up? Like, even if you had a whole day -- all to yourself -- to try to catch up, it wouldn't be enough, and you wouldn't even know where to start? You want to be a good, godly wife. You want to be a kind, caring mother. You want to be that friend that everyone can count on. You long for deep, powerful quiet times with the Lord like you used to have... But it's all you can do to keep up with the constant fire hydrants of needs and demands, and most days you struggle to even do that. If so, you're not alone. (At all!) In fact, I regularly get emails from sweet ladies saying "I want to make God my #1 priority. I want to spend more time with my kids. But after learn more...
Four Ways Your Health is Holding You Back Spiritually
So, I just read some pretty shocking statistics. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at three well-known universities, 97.3 percent of Americans fail when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. The standards weren't that high either. They simply asked if people get a moderate amount of exercise, eat right, maintain a healthy weight and refrain from smoking--all things doctors routinely recommend. And yet only 2.7 percent of Americans could say "yes" to all four. I knew American isn't exactly a healthy nation, but wow, that's worse than I thought! In fact, did you know that an astonishing 70 percent of American adults have chronic diseases? Or that more than 75 percent of the nation's healthcare cost is spent on managing and treating these learn more...
How to Get Your Spouse to Help Around the House When He Won’t
When my husband and I first got married, he didn't help out around the house much. It's not like I really blame him. He was working out of town all week while I stayed home with one sweet baby who was actually really easy to care for. He only made a fraction of the mess and I had all week to clean--it's not like I needed (or wanted) a lot of help. These days, though, things look a little different. Now we have three children who--at 6, 2 and 6 months--require quite a bit of time and energy to care for! I work from home and he works both in and out of the home (which is awesome!). It's fun--but it's busy. And it's messy. And it's tiring. And he helps out a lot. Which is also awesome. Unfortunately, however, I know a lot of moms aren't so lucky. You want your learn more...
Resurrection Rolls Recipe: A Yummy Way to Teach Children About Easter
Teach your children the real Easter story with this yummy, easy resurrection rolls recipe and lesson. Have you ever made Resurrection Rolls before? I had never even heard of them until last year. I was online looking for Christian Easter activities for kids when I stumbled across a Resurrection Rolls recipe online. Not only did it look easy and yummy, but it also looked like a great way to teach kids the real Easter story. So, we tried it out and... it did not disappoint! Our whole family gobbled up every last resurrection roll! Plus, we had a great discussion about Jesus's death and resurrection, and I even got a few adorable home videos I could watch again and again. If you have young children at home, this is definitely a recipe you will want to try. learn more...
What Can I Eat During Lent? Your Ultimate Lenten Eating Guide
Wondering what you can eat during Lent? Chicken? Meat? Eggs? Find all the Lenten fasting rules here in this Ultimate Lenten Eating Guide. Growing up Protestant, we didn't really observe Lent. So, when I married into a Catholic family, I was a little lost. So... Catholics aren't allowed to eat meat, but fish is okay...? What about chicken wings...? What can I eat during Lent? (They laughed when someone asked about chicken wings question in RCIA, but the truth is--if you didn't grow up in Catholic culture--there are some things you just don't know!) So I decided to find out. Now, technically, I'm not even required to participate in Lent--since I'm not even Catholic--but I want to for three reasons: 1. It's a great opportunity to strengthen my learn more...
25 Christmas Cookie Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids
I don't know about you, but I love baking. And I especially love baking when it involves yummy Christmas cookie recipes and time spent with my children. Yes, it's messy and it takes twice as long, but it's such a great way to spend quality time together and to teach important lessons (such as following directions, kitchen safety, self-control, measurements, etc.) that it's completely worth the mess. Maybe it's the fact that my mom used to bake cookies with me when I was little, or maybe it's the fact that now that *I'm* the grown-up, I get to eat all the raw cookie dough I want (yum!)... either way. I love it. If you're in the mood for some yummy holiday baking, you're in luck. I've compiled a list of 25 Christmas Cookie Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids. Whether you're learn more...
