As many of you know, I’ve spent the last nine months pregnant with our seventh child. At 46, yes, I’m feeling the birth, but not just the physical. I’m experiencing the beauty of it that I’d forgotten-the smell of a newborn, his soft skin, his sweet smiles and coos, his little hand resting confidently on …
If this past Mother’s Day you didn’t receive Motherhood Matters as a gift, it is now time to buy this gift for yourself. Not convinced? Then read the excerpt below from the book and then purchase either a Kindle version of the book, or hardback. In both cases, it is small enough to carry around …
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Easy Lasagne [est. prep time: 5 minutes post boiled noodles] 9 lasagne noodles, cooked to directions 1 (24 ox.) carton of cottage cheese Mozzarella cheese to taste (about 3-5 cups) 1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce (Paul Newman’s is yum) PLACE 3 long cooked noodles lengthwise and side by side in a 9 x 11 …
Easy Crock Fajitas Recipe [est. prep time: 5 minutes] 1- 2 lbs chicken tenders 3 peppers (I use the red, orange and yellow in a package) 1 packet chicken fajita seasoning 1 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. oil Tortillas Fajita toppings (cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.) SLICE the peppers. Put peppers and seasoning packet contents …
It’s that time again—popsicles, playtime, and perpetually tired moms trying to find the balance between fun and functional. Here are a few tips to do both! #1. Establish a morning routine. At the end of school, give your children a few days of just sleeping in and doing nada. But then, create a simple list of …
Creating More Fulfilling Intimacy: What Men and Women Need to Know He needs, she needs—when it comes to intimacy, it’s surprisingly more simple and more similar than you would expect. Bottomline, it’s about becoming more open and understanding about those needs, and how better filling them can change your marriage for the better. 1. Understanding …
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Is too much help, harmful? Learn when to help and when to let go. We have expert advice for moms and dads. As parents, the big question over time becomes how much do we help our young and adult children without enabling them. From a science fair project to doling money to newlyweds, parents have …
Recently there’s been an uproar about working moms versus stay-at-home moms. I don’t get it. My first reaction brought to mind a chapter in Motherhood Matters (indulge me a minute). Paraphrasing Sheri Dew, I share that “Motherhood is the very essence of who we are. Motherhood actually defines our identity, divine nature, and stature, and is uniquely …
This week as we gear up for Austism awareness for April, we are giving away a FREE ebook from Danyello Ferguson & Lynn Parsons called (dis)Abilities and the Gospel. (See more info on the giveaway at the end of this blog.) Each day, parents and church leaders struggle to teach individuals with special needs. Using …
With our “Spring into Motherhood” celebration of the Motherhood Matters release this month, I’ll be sharing great motherhood tips every week! This week, it’s that fabulous time of year when we wring out the old stale winter air and open the windows for the fresh chilly new! If you’re not quite excited for spring cleaning, …
