Even the best summer routine can run out of steam. In just 15 minutes moms can jump start learning, bust boredom and find a little time to relax. Author, Connie Sokol, shares her strategy. What can 15 minutes do in a day? Lots! Jumpstart fun, education, or chill time for mom and children with this …
“I’ve been thinking a lot lately about God’s timing. I love this quote from an article I just read: “The issue for us is trusting God enough to trust also His timing. If we can truly believe He has our welfare at heart, may we not let His plans unfold as He thinks best?” Yes, …
About 1 a.m. last Friday morning we received a call that said a fire was close by and we were to evacuate our home immediately. My first thoughts were that the city siren hadn’t sounded, and we didn’t see flames or thick smoke. Later I would find out our neighbors a short distance away had opened …
The other day my children were being…let’s say, their ages. And I was being…let’s say, a seven-time ancient-of-days mother with a newborn. After one more round of LOUD, OBNOXIOUS INTERACTIONS WITH THEIR SIBLINGS, I got the concept that they were bored and said, “Hey, let’s do a game!” For the record, I did not feel …
The other day my mom shared an experience that made me consider this question. She was standing in line at a thrift store and overheard a conversation between a worried mother and her young daughter who excitedly clutched a pretty “party” dress. The mother said, we can’t afford it, and the daughter’s face fell. It …
I watched my husband from a strictly “father” standpoint the other day. In the morning he awakened our three boys (note: perilous action) to work with him to install a hardwood floor. Before leaving he had them watch a spiritual message on the computer and pray together. After a day of bantering with them at lunch, and alternating …
Easy Fancy Salad [est. time: 5 minutes] 2 (11 oz.) bags of spinach leaves ½ to 3/4 cup of sliced almonds (to taste) 1/4 to ½ cup of poppy seed dressing (to taste) 1/2 to 1 cup of sliced strawberries (you guessed it…to taste) ADD all ingredients to a big beautiful bowl and mix gently. …
Easy Chicken Fettuccine [Estimated prep time: 5 minutes] 1 (8 oz.) package fettucine 1 (15 oz.) jar of prepared alfredo sauce (with natural ingredients) 2 cans of canned chicken (or shredded deli chicken) BOIL fettuccine noodles according to package instructions. Heat sauce and canned chicken until well heated. Combine. Serve with rolls!
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup [Estimated prep time: 5 minutes] 1 (49 1/2 oz.) can of chicken broth 1 package of pasta (bow tie is good) 1 small package of frozen carrots 1 small package of frozen peas 2 large (10 oz.) cans of canned chicken (looks like family-size tuna, or use equal amount of deli chicken …
The week before I delivered our seventh baby I attended a writing conference (yes, it was crazy but then, I’m a writer…). One of the servers at lunch noticed my pregnant state (not too hard) and graciously offered me an additional dessert. I remember people like that. A week later I was at the same …
