31 Days: Out With the Bad!

Oct 17, 2012

As parents, it is our job to know what is influencing our family. It is also our job to manage those influences to provide the best environment for our children, spouse, and ourself! I will not pretend we can shelter our children from every negative influence in the...

31 Days: Watch What Goes IN Your Mouth

Oct 16, 2012

Can I talk a little about our families and food today? Most of this series so far has been about heart and head stuff – things we say and do with our children and spouse. I’m discovering some things about strengthening our families through our stomachs! It...

31 Days: Step Away From the iPhone

Oct 15, 2012

I’m going to keep this short and sweet today. Moms and dads: We need to put down our iPhones {or other electronic devices} more often. Period. I mention the iPhone as an example because it is a blessing and a curse to me. I can get directions, find phone...

31 Days: What Comes Out of Your Mouth

Oct 14, 2012

“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” This statement has been probably been uttered by moms for centuries. I know I said it many times as a teacher, and I find myself thinking it often as we live in a culture that feels...

31 Days: Get Moving

Oct 13, 2012

If you’re reading this Saturday morning, I’m hopefully out on the trail running eight miles right now. Rain is in the forecast, but I really want to do this run, so I’m praying it’s just a drizzle or nothing at all! Exercise has become an...

31 Days: Make a Plan With Your Man {And Reevaluate Often}

Oct 12, 2012

The Hubby and I love road trips, mostly because we get a lot of time to talk! We enjoy taking the time in the car to make plans and set goals for our family and our future. A road trip for us would not be complete without a notebook and pen and lots of lists! I...