The Needing Spot
Sometimes we think we couldn’t possibly be good parents because we make mistakes. Or because so much of the time, it’s just so hard.
Sometimes I yell. I feel like I’m losing my mind-and my temper.
I have no idea what to do for Sam.
I never say the right thing.
Family night blew up.
I’m not cut out for this. My house is a wreck.
We fight. The kids fight. Quarantine has been one big ginormous fight.
I’m not sure where or how I fit as my kids become adults.
Clark won’t eat anything besides macaroni and Gushers.
I try every day. And I mess up. Every day.
From the mouths of moms, these are things I have heard-and quite recently at that.
You’ve heard them too.
Your girlfriends have said these things and you’ve jumped right in with something like this, “Did you see how you handled that name-calling episode? Top notch. Or how you calmed that scraped up toddler or angsty teenager with your touch and that big mama heart of yours? Well, I saw it. I see you. Take note, sister. You are remarkable.”
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The Art of Easter Egg-ing
While living in Chicago our family was going through some tough times as my 4 year old was struggling with asthma. We’d made late-night runs to the emergency room, given her nebulizer treatments and multiple medications, slept little, and worried a lot. With all that comes with a sick child, we were exhausted and overwhelmed.
EMBARK Girls Camp Day #3
Today we find ourselves in Italy! We have some devotional ideas, a delicious Italian dinner and a fun battleship game to share with you! DAILY SCRIPTURE & POSTER: You can download the poster to print it here. This third day of Girls’ Camp focuses on serving God with all our minds. In an article by the…
Are You Ready? 3 More Simple Things You Can Do To Prepare
1. Keep shoes under your bed. Several years ago my friend had a terrible fire consume her home on Christmas Eve. They discovered the flames from the Christmas tree in the middle of the night. The fire caused the windows to break. They quickly left the home barefooted, cutting their feet on the glass covered…
Homemade Parmesan Crazy Bread
I don’t know what winter has been like in your neck of the woods, but around here, February has been insanely beautiful (which is completely bizarre). The gender reveal on Valentine’s Day? Oh yeah, it was a balmy 63 degrees outside. We. ate. outside. Yes. In February. No coats. I know. Crazy.
A Big Announcement (Times Three!!!)
Well hello, there! We try to keep our little corner of the wide open spaces of the Internet mostly about ideas you can use to bring family and friends together. That’s the goal, at least. We’ve never really done a post like this, but we thought (some?) of you (might?) like to know… We’re expecting!
EMBARK Girls Camp Day #2
Today our ship will set port in beautiful México. We will have an excursion, service activities, and a fiesta while we focus on embarking through service, using our might. DAILY SCRIPTURE & POSTER: You can find a ready-to-print version of this (without the blog website on it) here. EXCURSION: This day of “might” is the…
Creamy Crockpot Mango Chicken
A few years ago my son returned from a basketball team dinner raving about this amazing Mexican meal he had. The next night at the game I quickly asked the hosting basketball mom if she’d share the recipe with me. It was so simple, I didn’t even have to write it down. And you won’t…
Family Favorites: Oldies but Goodies
Remember the 30 most recommendable books we posted about not long ago? Our good friend Audrey was one of the contributors to that, and she is back with us today to share some of her favorite “oldies but goodies” movies! I’m already excited to get watching! I firmly believe families can love the color and…
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