Hearts at Home Workshop-On-The-Go

One of the things that makes a Hearts at Home Conference so much fun is having the ability to design your own day to meet your needs as a mom.  Our conference workshops range from parenting your toddler to launching your teenager into adulthood.  You can...

Marriage Monday: How To Find the Help You Need

There have been several times in our marriage that Mark and I have sought help.  It’s not easy to ask for help, but it’s sometimes necessary for the health and longevity of your relationship.Today we’ll take a look at how to ask for help, how to...

Can you think of any more counter-cultural statements?

I loved our discussion yesterday and I wanted to share some of the responses.  These statements bolster our courage to make good choices for our family…even if they’re not popular decisions. Culture says “Buy your kids every electronic...

Ultimate Blog Party

Wow!  I have a couple of friends who have turned me on to the Ultimate Blog Party 2010 at 5MINUTESFORMOM.COM.  This has been so much fun because I’ve been meeting so many wonderful moms and discovering some great new mom blogs! Not only that, but...

Calling All Moms! It’s Webcast Day!

I’m so excited to be a part of a brand new weekly resource for moms that Focus on the Family is launching.  Today is the premiere of the Mom Webcasts that will be available every Wednesday afternoon.  Tuck the kids in for a nap if you are at home or...

It’s Not Too Late To Join the Fun at Hearts at Home!

The winner of the Growing Grateful Kids book drawing is Megan who posted as “The Dowell Family.”  I’ll contact you by email Megan to get your mailing address.  Congrats!I was so inspired by all the stories shared…if you missed reading...

Life is So Unfair!

So my 13-year-old son wants the world to know that he is the ONLY kid in 8th grade who doesn’t have a cell phone. I told him I was happy to tell the world for him. After all, I think it’s only fair for people to know how unfair Mark and I are to our children. And...

Wisconsin

You won’t believe what I had to do this weekend. In a matter of just 24 hours I had to replace my blender, my hand mixer, and my iron! I couldn’t believe it! I’ve decided that we need to start a new cultural tradition. I think we need to give married...

Wednesday’s Words of Encouragement

Home As A Pep RallyBy Jill SavageErica was playing her best game ever. Not only were Mark and I there to cheer her on, but her four siblings as well. She had her own cheering section! Every home can serve as a pep rally for each member of the family. Just living under...

Real Moms…Real Jesus Chapter 7 Discussion

It’s Tuesday’s Real Moms…Real Jesus chapter discussion! Feel free to answer or comment on any or all of the following:This chapter’s “Perspective” deals with being so tired. The Perspective starts with the true story of a mom who...

Wednesday’s Words of Encouragement

The Importance of Advance Decision-MakingBy Jill SavageEvery Friday is date day for my husband and I. It’s his day off and I keep my calendar open to allow us to spend the day together. And it’s an advance decision we intentionally make to keep a priority in...

Real Moms…Real Jesus Discussion this week?

So have you been wondering what happened to our Tuesday Real Moms…Real Jesus Chapter 6 discussion? So have I!Let’s just say it’s not exactly been a normal week. Sunday afternoon Austin started feeling poorly and running a low grade fever. He was home...