Wow! June is already here! Our gift to you today is an easy, fun summer project you can do with the kiddos! Beat the heat with these easy, inexpensive and oh-so-tasty ice pops! Jello makes these cool treats less drippy. Let us know what you think! Ingredients 1 unsweetened Kool-aid packet, 1 (3 ounce package) fruit flavored Jell-O mix 1 cup white sugar (reduce if needed for taste), 1 cup boiling water 22 paper drinking cups (3 ounce), 22 craft sticks Directions In a large drink pitcher combine jello, Kool-aid, sugar and boiling water. Stir until dissolved. …
Mothering While the Battle Rages
“You can always have more,” the twenty-something sales clerk nodded at my precious first-born. “Can I have her?” She continued her poorly timed joke. I struggled for control. This young girl had no idea that in the last six months I had lost both my fallopian tubes to tubal pregnancies. I didn’t know if I could have more children. I was grieving, confused, scared, and worst of all I knew I should be thankful. I had one, but somehow one wasn’t enough and the longing for more burdened my heart and mind. I reveled in each milestone my baby hit. …
KIDZ TIME
Lord, what is the greatest gift I can give my children? I prayed that prayer 27 years ago. GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYER FOR MY CHILDREN. How did God reply to my prayer? He softly spoke to my heart, “The discipline to run to ME first thing every morning. That way I can always take care of them.” As I continued praying, I asked, “Lord, how can I get my 3 and 5 year old want to read their …
Remind Your Kids Who They Are
Youth group summer camp begins tomorrow morning. Grace and Samuel’s bags are packed and sitting by the front door. They are so excited they can barely stand it. We have a family tradition whenever we say our goodbyes. Whether they’re going on a play date or staying overnight at their Papa and Nana’s house- after reminding them to behave, we whisper to them, “Remember who you are and Whose you are.” When you give your heart and life to God, you are on of His children. With that comes not only a new life but an abundance of promises He has made to …
Borrowing, Taking, & Stealing + Monday M.O.M. Link-Up!
I found my missing eye shadow in the guest bathroom yesterday. My college-aged daughter had “borrowed” it. Without asking. As she had her dad’s teeth whitening gel two days prior. The pasta pot earlier in the week. And our camera last month. All without permission. And all of this “borrowing” was at least partly my fault. Four years ago, whenever Annemarie came home to visit during her freshman year, I didn’t just overlook “little things” like my missing hair straightener and new boots. I was so glad to see her, I was downright thrilled by all my missing items. They …
10 Great Uses for Common Household Products
1. Cornstarch ~ Natural Pesticide to Prevent Armyworms, also Untangles Knots Sprinkle cornstarch around tomato plants to get rid of army worms. They love the cornstarch, but they can’t digest it, so it kills them. Sprinkle cornstarch onto tough knots, such as shoe laces and it will help loosen them. 2. Walnuts ~ Rids Furniture of Scratches and Dings Rub walnuts on the scratches and dings in your furniture and they will disappear. Walnuts are also known to help reduce bad cholesterol, help with weight loss and are known as the super nuts when it comes to health benefits. 3. …
10 Things Every New Mom Should Know
Today, we’re honored to have special guest, Lindsey Bell with us sharing 10 things every new mom should know. I recently ‘met’ Lindsey through cyberspace and found out that not only do we have the same agent, but we also have the same heart. I know you’ll love her heart as much as I do! So, sweet moms, go grab a cup of coffee and sit back and enjoy reading some great insight as to what every new mom needs to know. If you aren’t a new or expecting, you can share it with someone who is. Be sure to leave some …
Death and Life
Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 Dying to bear fruit – to bring life. We see it as we hike. I point it out to my kids. The moss and baby tree growing out of a dead one. And I whispered the truth, “God did that to point to Jesus. His death brings life…” And isn’t it like God to change the order of things? What looks like an end is a beginning. What looks like defeat …
Let’s Teach Our Children Some Lessons!
If you want your children to learn how to: Trust in God’s Sovereignty…You must respond to life’s challenges like you believe that God is Sovereign. (Philippians 4:10-13) Be content and serve God where He has placed them…You must strive to look at life in light of Scripture, remembering you are where you are at, and surrounded by the people we are surrounded by, because God has placed you there. (Ephesians 6:5-8) Communicate with others with an attitude of grace and humility…You must communicate with others with grace and humility, and with the ultimate goal of restoration and helping a brother or sister …
Mom Mission Statement…and why it’s important to have one
4 “Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.[a] 5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Deuteronomy 6:4-7 NLT Mission Statements — Most businesses have them, ministries have them, and so do …