“I thought I raised you better than this,” my mother said before walking out of the living room. I cried and still couldn’t believe this was happening. Was I the same girl the doctor told two years prior that I would never have kids on my own? Was I the same girl who was on the varsity cheer-leading team and the big sis to her siblings? I was. But now I would become a mother in high school. That was 13 years ago, I am now a mom to three, married to my high school sweetheart with a college degree under my …
Busy Schedule & Raising Tough Kids? 8 Tips to Restore Your Sanity
Subscribe today for your FREE copy of… FACING YOUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. ***For just a moment, I want to remember those affected by the tragedy of 9/11. May God continue to bless those families and heal our nation. We’ve all been there, I know you have. You know–the point between pure exhaustion and guilt that the TV is a better supervisor of your kids than you are. In motherhood its very easy to feel drained, burned out, and lifeless. Between mothering my small brood, running a business, volunteering for organizations like MOPS, I tend to burn the …
Making Memories with Your Family
Subscribe today and receive your FREE copy of… FACING OUR FEARS – 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Building memories is one great way to bond as a family and a way to cultivate a heart that beats for God. After I committed my life to Christ, I realized and felt the big disconnect between my daughter, husband and myself. I knew that in order to help them grow spiritually and as a family, …
Time with Him & Day 2 Giveaways
Today’s Great Giveaways! Mama Needs a Time Out! By: Heather Riggleman Need a time-out from your kids and a moment or two with God? Filled with mirth and encouragement, this inspirational devotional leads you through the names of God as you march through the trenches of motherhood. Generation Next Marriage By: Tricia Goyer A marriage book for today’s couples! In Generation NeXt Marriage, Tricia talks about our marriage role models, our struggles, and what we’re doing right as a generation. The book also offers creative ways to hold our marriages together. NIV Busy Mom’s Bible Packed with one-minute thought starters …
Tips To Gear Up Your Back To School Routine
I am counting down the days. WOOT WOOT! School will be back in session soon. This year, I will have a 7th grader in public school, a kinder-gardener and preschooler (Oh! And did I mention my handsome man will be in school too?). Three days a week, they ALL have to be out the door on time, dressed, lunches in hand, homework ready, and preferably with smiles. But the key to being efficient and getting out the door in one piece can be a little tricky.Between my mom friends here on TMI and on Her View From Home, I’m sharing my organizational …