I’ve had the privilege of getting to know a wonderful mom from Minnesota. Susie Larson first spoke at a Hearts at Home conference several years ago. We connected as speakers first, but quickly found out that we had alot in common as moms.Susie has...
This past week we celebrated two birthdays in our family and we did both in a “living with less” style. Kolya turned 16 and his cake request is always an ice cream cake. A purchased ice cream cake is $20 or more, but a homemade one is right...
I’ll never forget the day our son-in-law, Matt asked us if he could marry Anne. As very-nervous-Matt stammered out the words after a few minutes of small talk, this thought went through my mind: “Oh my goodness, this the young man I’ve been...
“What are your top three priorities? Have you planned and allowed time for them...
In the Savage home we celebrate birthdays with cake and ice cream for breakfast. However, I told my husband that the best birthday present for me was to let this birthday girl sleep in today and do cake and ice cream later. In celebration of the unique...
Today I said “no.”It was in response to something someone asked me to do. I wanted to participate, but I realized that doing so would put too much into one day. I needed to simplify. To leave some margin in my day. To choose less.Living with less doesn’t always have...
Last weekend was the first time I ever went shopping for an outfit to wear for the upcoming Hearts at Home conference without having one of my daughters weigh in on the decision. Two weeks ago we moved Erica down to Augusta, Georgia, to be near Kendall at Ft....
Dear Kolya,Sixteen years ago today a mother labored to bring you into this world. She knew she didn’t have the ability to raise you, but she lovingly gave you life. She didn’t know what your life would look like.But God knew.Sixteen years ago...
Occasionally I run across a post on another blog that I just absolutely have to share. Please click here and read Missy’s words in a post titled “I Don’t Want My Children To Be Happy.” I couldn’t have said it any better. ...
“I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”...
