Veggie Super Heroes!

Oct 16, 2012

You cannot even imagine the excitement around our house when the trailer for The League of Incredible Vegetables came on before another Veggie Tales movie. And then I showed it to the boys 🙂 The DVD arrived in our mailbox the other day and it did not disappoint! My...

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...

My Favorite Scarf {Flash Sale!}

Oct 11, 2012

So I bought this awesome scarf at dotMOM a few weeks back and I can’t stop wearing it! The first time I wore this scarf from DaySpring’s Redeemed collection {here with lovely Korie from Duck Dynasty and her beautiful mom, Chrys}, it conveniently matched...

31 Days: Hug It Out

Oct 10, 2012

Hug it out. Ok, so this post doesn’t need a lot of explanation. It is more of a reminder…. When you’re proud of a good choice your child made…hug it out. When you apologize to your child for yelling at them earlier in the day…hug it out....

31 Days: Prioritize Your Spouse

Oct 9, 2012

The best advice I received before our first baby was born: put your spouse first. The hardest advice to follow after having children: put your spouse first. The Hubby and I are completely on board with this advice, but putting these words into action is much more...