Vlog: Intentional Parenting

Today’s post is a vlog–a video blog! I recorded this little four minute video for moms when I was at Family Life not too long ago! May you be encouraged in your intentional parenting! (If you have any problem viewing the video, click HERE.) What about you?...

Friday’s Quote of the Week

“Declaring motherhood as a profession requires confidence. No one else can do what you do for your family.” ~Cheryl Pacilio

Come take a field trip to my yard!

I’m so affected by the seasons.  I absolutely LOVE spring, summer, and fall!  I so need to be outside and I love when the grass greens up and the flowers bloom! My yard is my stress release.  I love planting flowers and watching them fill in and flourish.  I...

When you feel like a failure…

Today’s post comes from the heart of Linda Anderson, founder and Director of Mom To Mom.  Mom To Mom is a biblically based parenting program for churches and community groups. Linda is an exhibitor at our 2011 Hearts at Home conferences and she will be a...

Who’s on the Board of Directors of your life?

A couple of weeks ago, Mark was asked a question by someone that has had both of us thinking.  This man asked him to be on the Board of Directors for his life. What an interesting concept! Because Hearts at Home is a non-profit organization, I serve under the...

Marriage Monday: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Yesterday we had some drive time which turns into great talk time.  We talked about how we’ve made so much progress in letting the small stuff go.  In doing so, we’ve reduced our stress, made our marriage a safer relationship, and kept conflict at bay.  We...

Mosaics: The Art of a Beautifully Blended Family

Today’s post is a guest post by Hearts at Home speaker Michele Cushatt. Michele is presenting a blended family workshop at our 2011 Hearts at Home conferences.  It received rave reviews at the National Conference in March.  You can find Michelle online at...