Best of 2010: Homemade Freezer Cookies

I have a confession to make.  If there’s sugar in the house, I have no self-control.  Seriously…I’ve learned that the only way to stay true to a healthy diet is to keep sweet treats out of the house.But I don’t want to deprive my kids...

Friday’s Quote of the Week

“The greatest gift you will ever receive will never be found under a Christmas tree. It is far too valuable to be stored in any other place but in the depths of your heart.”...

Some gifts left to give…

I shared these thoughts in the Hearts at Home eNews last week and I don’t usually repeat myself from the eNews to the blog. However, I thought this message is important enough to repeat for the handful of you who receive both publications and to share them with...

A Message From God

Here are some beautiful words from God’s word for you and me today:“God’s miracles are staggering, His wonders are surprising. His kingdom lasts and lasts, His sovereign rule goes on...

What is on your "not-to-do" list this week?

So my brain is running in several directions today…where to start?  I have a couple of good deals for you today and a question that I’d really love for you to answer!First, if you’ve been thinking about getting our book Living With Less So Your...

Marriage Monday: Date Night Over the Holidays

Today’s Marriage Monday will be the last new one until the new year.  Starting Wednesday, Dec 23 through Tuesday, January 4 (the two weeks our boys are off school), I’ll be taking off two weeks of active blogging. During those two weeks,...

Six Ways to Bless a Stranger During the Holidays

During the holiday season, we come in touch with a lot of people attending school programs, community events, and shopping.  The holidays is also a time when some people find themselves very lonely because they are away from family. Today I’m going to...

Encouragement coming your way!

You can catch some “living with less” encouragement this week in a couple of media outlets.Later this week, I’ll be continuing my weekly discussions with Sterling on K-Love about strategies for a “less is more” Christmas. And Wednesday...

Six Words No Parent Should Ever Say

Did you know there are six words no parent should ever say? These six words—when put together—can almost always make a liar out of you. Want to know what these words are?My-child-would-never-do-that.These words will always come back to haunt any parent who ignorantly...