To the Mom, Whose Kid Doesn’t Fit In: Mothering a Square Peg
To the Mom, Whose Kid Doesn’t Fit In: Mothering a Square Peg I am a square peg. Years ago I would have told you I was a square peg in a world full of round holes. But, I think the truth is, I am a square peg in a world full of square pegs trying…
Slave to Daughter: Made Like Martha
Slave to Daughter: Made Like Martha Welcome to Week #6 of the Made Like Martha Mobile Book Club. We are so glad that you are here. Today we are talking about a theme found in Chapter 6. The very first time I met Katie M. Reid we talked about Martha. Martha, Martha, Martha… how can…
Goodnight Love: The Perfect 17 Minute Bedtime Routine
It’s Bedtime! Goodnight Love: The Perfect 17 Minute Bedtime Routine (Ages 2-10) THIS PAGE INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS FOR PRODUCTS JAMI RECOMMENDS Oscar-Winning Bedtime Routine… No matter the day, no matter the tantrum, checkbook balance, plumbing issues, or poorly distributed Weight Watcher’s points, no matter… I want to end on a good note. Bedtime needs to…
26 Precious Scripture Nuggets to Memorize with your Child
26 Precious Scripture Nuggets to Memorize with your Child (2 -10) This is a list of 26 precious scriptures to memorize with your child or children ages 2 years to 10 years. Depending on your preference you can either do one a week and then start over or repeat the same one for two weeks. …
31 MUST Have Favorite Bedtime Children’s Books!
Oh but story time… I really do love it. Maybe that is the only reason behind my need to continue to invite people to live with me? I love children’s books. And I do love to read to my little people. Among my other favorites is to gift these to new mommas… cause, you gotta…
Wellness: My Body vs. My Soul
Wellness: My Body vs. My Soul As I pulled up the little dirt road into the woods, my heart pounded in my chest. “What am I doing?” In the back seat of my jeep sat a suitcase, yoga mat, my briefcase, and a small purple kennel, with my latest familial addition, a rescue pup I…
Seasonal Motherhood: Back to School
Seasonal Motherhood: Back to School The kids go back to school on Thursday. I feel aggrieved about this. I am a Monday start kind of gal. So, Thursday doesn’t really work for me. But no one asked me. Which is a shame. I know stuff. I have been doing this parenting gig for 23 plus…
Girls in SUVs Talking Out Loud to Jesus: How to Perfect Your Prayer Life
Girls in SUVs Talking Out Loud to Jesus: How to Perfect Your Prayer Life I know. It has been a while. I opened my laptop and stared at the blank screen for what seemed an eternity. A writer can get caught up in a personal head game of writer’s block and easily confuse it with…
Praying the Wrong Prayers: How to Talk to the Father
Praying the Wrong Prayers: How to Talk to the Father It is late; I might have blogger’s remorse in the morning. It is the walk of shame many a female blogger has walked, the morning after the epiphany; “Crap, did I hit publish? Where is my bra? Oh no… did I order pizza…are those Snicker’s…
Our Favorite Smoothie and Green Blender Review
I love a good smoothie. Yes, I basically run on smoothie power. Any of you that know me know… I LOVE SMOOTHIES. We drink a lot of smoothies at our house. A lot. And I am a busy gal. It is easy to get into a habit of strawberry, banana, peach, orange, spinach, almond milk……