I can honestly say I've never felt super confident in this role of mother. I didn't think I had it before I was a mom and now that I am actally a mom to two kids, I certainly don't feel very confident. That is why, The Confident Mom, from Joyce Meyer is a timely book for me to read. Even I can regain lost hope and assurance in motherhood! [Tweet "Insecurity saps our faith. #TheConfidentMom"] Matthew 19: 26 says that "with God all things are possible." As mothers we must put all confidence … [Read more...]
Christian Parenting: Creating a Legacy
I always say that parenting is hard stuff. 'Cause it is. Truly. We all want to raise great kids who'll become good adults. But, as a Christian parent we also want to raise them knowing who God is; having a relationship with Jesus. We compete with so many things this day and age. Our kids are busier than ever and have many things vying for their attention. What's a parent to do? This is why I appreciate this book from Dr. Dobson. I've appreciated Dobson's ministry to families and this book is … [Read more...]
Winter Fun with Strawberry Shortcake
About Strawberry Shortcake: Snowberry Days ‘Tis the season for winter fun in these berry cool Strawberry Shortcake episodes. A fun-filled playtime is interrupted when someone notices that the squirrels are low on supplies in “The Berry Long Winter.” Blueberry’s success with her own specially designed ice skates have the other girls feeling left out in “The Big Freeze.” And Raspberry’s spring fashion show plans are put “On Ice” when cold weather and an out-of-control fountain covers the catwalk … [Read more...]
I see a play date in the future! (Great Play Date Idea)
My daughter is loving her new school. She has made, in her words, "BFFs", and she can't wait for school each day. One BFF, in particular, has been asking her to plan a play date. It is often rainy and cold this time of year in Western Washington so the best place to have a play date in this county, in my opinion is Chuck E. Cheese's. We've been to our local Chuck E. Cheese's many times. We even had my Princess' sixth birthday party there. We keep a small stash of Chuck E. Cheese's tokens … [Read more...]
Pound Puppies Party Ideas
My daughter is now in first grade and I ask her every day how her school day was. She is still at the age where she loves to give me all the details and honestly, I love hearing those details. I know all her friends by name, just not by face, and I know the animals they pretend to be at recess. Her closest friends pretend to be a cat and bunny every time they play. But my Princess loves to pretend to be a dog. She LOVES dogs. When I was a girl there was a toy that I loved, I am sure you all … [Read more...]
40 Date Night Ideas (Date Your Spouse!)
My husband and I live about 1.5 miles away from my parents. Thankfully, once a week or once every two weeks, my parents take our kids so my hubby and I can have a date. We like to eat out (sans kids is so divine!), visit a local bookstore, or watch a movie when we do date night. But, in writing up this post, I realize that I'd like to do even more for our bi-monthly date nights. 40 Date Night Ideas Bookstore Go Karts Arcade Games Make a meal together Movie Bowling Volunteer at a local shelter … [Read more...]
Kids Learn to Share (With an App!)
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Captain McFinn. I received a complimentary subscription to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Last month, we had a lovely visit with Grandma Diane. She came for four days from California with her sister, Aunt Betty. The kids were so happy to have attention and love bestowed on them from relatives they don't see as often as we'd like. One thing that Grandma … [Read more...]
