So as February began to come to close I started realizing some things. My attitude and mood most days was landing me promptly on my butt in the land of bitter and sour. When my wake up started out there, it was hard to climb out of that. Most days I was hovering near thatContinue reading “Seasons Change, I Changed, & Reminders From a 5 Year Old”
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A Change, A Catalyst, A Step Forward
7 years ago I found myself at a spot that I never thought I would be. We wanted to start a family. I found out just before Christmas 2010 that I was pregnant. At the end of January we lost our daughter, 17 weeks into the pregnancy. No sooner had we found out andContinue reading “A Change, A Catalyst, A Step Forward”
Mom ~ A Mix of Motherhood and Love
When the quiet is defining and you get lost in your thoughts, listening to your heart and your inner you… My youngest, still asleep. My oldest, playing in his room. I stand in relative quiet in the kitchen. The only sounds I can hear…the fridge, the clock, the birds, and the cars Outside isContinue reading “Mom ~ A Mix of Motherhood and Love”
Been a Bit Too Long
Hi All! It\’s Spring here in Minnesota and has been for about a week. But now it is starting to feel more like it. The robins have returned, the weather says 50 this weekend, if there isn\’t mud and puddles everywhere it is potholes. It is a great time of year! I know I haveContinue reading “Been a Bit Too Long”
Our Strengths vs. Our Weaknesses
Let\’s talk about strengths. Do you know what your greatest strength is? Could you list off your top three strengths? On the flip side…weaknesses. Do you know what your greatest weakness is? Let\’s go a little deeper. Looking at each of your children: Can you list their top three strengths? Can you identify a weaknessContinue reading “Our Strengths vs. Our Weaknesses”
"Brave Moms, Brave Kids\’ Book Giveaway
Starting today, Tuesday, January 9 at 3 p.m. you can enter to win a FREE copy of Lee Nienhuis\’s book \”Brave Moms, Brave Kids\”. Just use the entry form below to get your entries in The contest ends on Friday, January 12 at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be picked randomly Saturday and when theContinue reading “"Brave Moms, Brave Kids\’ Book Giveaway”
B: Believe God
The first letter in the word Brave. The start of turning moms into every day heroes and helping them realize this truth. After working through fear and anxiety, learning that God did in deed give us fear, but it is the enemy who takes it and turns it into anxiety, I have begun to createContinue reading “B: Believe God”
BRAVE
As many of you know I am blessed with being a part of a book launch team for the book \”Brave Moms, Brave Kids\” by Lee Nienhuis. As I have been reading, I have been sharing some of the insights and things I have learned or found helpful along the way. But I realized thatContinue reading “BRAVE”
Being a Mom & Feeding Your Kid ~ What Breastfeeding Taught Me
Breastfeeding is hard. Let\’s just put that out there. Sure, there is a lot of convenience in it, but there are also a lot of inconveniences. There are a lot of benefits to it, but there are also good alternative options too. But why, whether we choose to breastfeed, pump, give formula, or some combination,Continue reading “Being a Mom & Feeding Your Kid ~ What Breastfeeding Taught Me”
Closing Out the Day ~ Setting Up an Evening Routine
With every good morning routine and quiet time, there goes an evening/bedtime routine and quiet time. The two together round out the day and can even make sleep easier and better quality. Just with rising at the same time most mornings, going to bed at the same time most nights is just as important ifContinue reading “Closing Out the Day ~ Setting Up an Evening Routine”
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