Last night we attended our son’s choir concert. When his choir took the stage, one of the first things I noticed was the young man with the blue hair. Twenty-six years of experience in mothering does something for your perspective in parenting. Years ago, I...
There’s no better way to start off the day and the week, than allowing God to speak to your heart and mind. I love this verse in Colossians 2: 6-7My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received...
“One of the best ways to get rid of negative behavior is to teach your child a positive behavior to take its place.” ~Todd Cartmell
In last week’s post about teaching kids about money management and the difference between tithes and offerings, I asked if you would pray about being a ministry partner with Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a non-profit ministry for moms. We depend upon the...
What kind of revolution would happen in your home if you: cleaned out your van? made cookies and took them to your neighbor for no reason at all? actually followed the food pyramid when planning your...
One of the easiest ways to save money is to learn to price match. Not every store will match other store’s prices, but Wal Mart is one store that does. Misty, over at TheFrugalFamily blog put together a great video that teaches you the basics of price matching....
Do you have a drawer in your house that’s bugging you? It could be in your bedroom, one of your kid’s room, your kitchen, your bathroom, or your office. Every time you open this drawer, you find yourself frustrated with it’s disorganization and you...
“Be a thermostat, not a thermometer. Set the tone and environment in your home.” ~ Donna Otto
What kind of revolution would happen in your home if you: looked your kids in the eyes when they were talking to you? did a quick look in the mirror right before you came home or your hubby comes home? (oh, and made the necessary...
Mark and I have always believed that teaching our kids money management strategies needs to be a priority. When they were small, we gave them one dollar a week for allowance…in dimes. Then we had them manage their money with the 10-10-80 principle. 10% to God,...
