Taco Stew…MmmmMmmm Good!

I want to share this yummy, easy recipe with you! My friend, Becky, shared it with me a year ago and it’s become a family favorite! Taco Soup/Stew 1 lb browned hamburger 1 small onion chopped (or onion flakes) 1 bag frozen corn or 1 can of corn 1 can diced...

Living With Less: Make money doing what you LOVE!

One of my favorite parts of a Hearts at Home conference is our exhibit area.  Not only do we have great organizations for moms represented, but we also have some unique mom-created and mom-owned businesses.  This year, I met Julia Chen who blended her photography...

Practical Parenting: Don’t be a dream-taker!

One of my strengths is that I’m a realist. One of my weaknesses is that I’m a realist. When it comes to decision-making, I gather facts, weigh the options, and think through the best options.  My emotions rarely affect my thoughts about what is real and in...

Marriage Monday: Request with Respect

Last week Mark and I were talking with another couple about marriage challenges.  She needed to return something to a store and she wanted to ask her husband to stop by the store on the way home from our house.  She hesitated though, because her husband hates to shop....

Friday’s Quote of the Week

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.  Impress them on your children.”     ~Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NIV

Our additional son…just for July!

Ten days ago, our son Evan texted us and asked if we would be interested in having an exchange student in July.  He said a pastor he knew had contacted him trying to place a young man in a home for a month.  This church in our community sponsors 7 students from the...

Come hang with me on Facebook or Blog Talk Radio today!

Today I’ll be talking LIVE with Julie Gorman at His Love Extended on Blog Talk Radio at 11am CT today.  It’s a 1 hour discussion about motherhood, Hearts at Home, and my book Real Moms…Real Jesus. It can be a mom-pick-me-up in the middle of the day!...

Glorified Brownies…Mmmm Mmmm Good!

Many years ago my friend Kendra shared a very easy brownie recipe with me that has become a family favorite.  I thought I’d share it with you today! Now I LOVE warm brownies out of the over, but I think these are best room temperature. You want...

More mom tips!

Last Thursday we shared Mom Tips! Remember that my posts are usually just the start of a conversation. You’ll find other’s thoughts and feedback as comments on the post at jillsavage.org throughout the day. The comments that were shared last week are just...