Tag Archives: mom blog

Ultimate Blog Party Day 2 Giveaway

Posted on April 2, 2011 by JillSavage

If you’re here for the first time from the Ultimate Blog Party, welcome!  I blog regularly about faith, family, parenting, marriage, and more!  Stay around for a little while and find all the goodies on my blog.  Don’t miss the … Continue reading →

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Fresh Look, Fresh Words, Fresh Vision GIVEAWAY

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Admin

Last Friday, I told you about Hearts at Home’s new logo and tagline. Today I want to introduce you to our brand new website! We’ve completed Phase I of our new website with a completely new look and easier navigation … Continue reading →

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Marriage Monday: The Value of "Download" Time

Posted on November 29, 2010 by JillSavage

Mark and I have been reading a book together called Your Spouse Isn’t The Person You Married: Keeping Your Love Strong Through Life’s Changes by Paul and Teri Reisser.  Today’s Marriage Monday is focused on staying connected to your spouse … Continue reading →

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Savage Family Recipe: Banana Cake

Posted on November 4, 2010 by JillSavage

Looking for something good to do with those bananas that are about to go bad?  This Banana Cake recipe was my grandmother’s recipe and it is soooooo good.  My kids love it and ask for it anytime the bananas on … Continue reading →

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Public Ready

Posted on October 7, 2010 by JillSavage

Last Thursday I had the privilege of hearing professional organizer Stephanie Callahan speak.  She shared about how she and her husband have very different organizational styles.  Then she explained how they have found a middle ground of organization they can … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite apple recipes?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by JillSavage

Monday night I made cooked apples for dinner like my Mammaw used to make. It took me back to my childhood.  My family seemed to enjoy them as much as I did.  (I just cooked the apples with a little … Continue reading →

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Keep Moving!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by JillSavage

So I started running last week.  That would be walking/running right now.  But I’m working toward no walking in the future.  I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with exercise.  I hate making the time for it.  I love how I … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Reading

Posted on September 23, 2010 by JillSavage

A friend loaned me a book that I’ve been soaking in for the past month. I’ve never read a book that so accurately described the emotional realities of motherhood as Katrina Kenison’s book, The Gift of An Ordinary Day. You … Continue reading →

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Today’s Encouragement is in Partnership with Focus on the Family

Posted on September 22, 2010 by JillSavage

Welcome Focus on the Family Listeners! If this is the first time you’ve visited my blog, poke around a little bit, read some recent posts, and take a minute to introduce yourself.  If you subscribe to my blog (just fill … Continue reading →

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Marriage Monday: Reflective Listening

Posted on September 13, 2010 by JillSavage

When Mark and I teach our marriage seminars we talk about “McDonald’s Drive-Thru” listening.  Today’s Marriage Monday is all about reflective listening. Mark says…When Jill and I were in our difficult season of marriage–between years 7 and 10–we learned about … Continue reading →

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