by JillSavage | Dec 11, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Home, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+
I was recently reading an article stating that 45% of people in the United States would prefer to skip out on the holidays rather than deal with the stress of it all. Seems crazy, right? But if we think about it, it’s not all that surprising. From family...
by JillSavage | Dec 8, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
Parenting can be tough, plain and simple. Your kids go through unique challenges. The hard days can add up into exhaustion. Juggling everything can be overwhelming. Whew! At the same time, if you are a parent in any capacity, it’s such a special role to be in....
by JillSavage | Oct 13, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Home, In The Kitchen, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, My Cancer Journey
It is possible to live a healthy lifestyle, and I want to share my journey with you today. In 2013, a breast cancer diagnosis turned my world upside down. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation did a number on my body. So when I got to the other side of my treatment, I...
by JillSavage | Sep 29, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
What do you talk to yourself about the most? Do you feel like you’re internally comparing your kids with others in their class? Do you reflect on frustrations with your spouse? Do you just try to mentally “check out” after days that feel too busy?...
by JillSavage | Sep 1, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
Life is better lived together in community with others. In fact, that’s a principle that we are taught in the Bible: Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s...
by JillSavage | Aug 4, 2022 | Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+
No matter how old our kids are, prayer is one of the most powerful things we can do as a parent. God desires to hear our hearts for our children. The Bible also tells us that He listens to us. In Jeremiah 29:12, God says, “Then you will call on me and come and...
by JillSavage | Jul 21, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
A few weeks ago, Mark and I awoke to a 6am text from our daughter-in-love. “When you guys wake up, can you give me a call?” She and our son Austin were scheduled to leave for Mexico within 24 hours and her mom was to keep the kids for their seven-day trip....
by JillSavage | Jul 4, 2022 | Moms, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+
As summer break is upon us, it’s time for the pool, extra time outside, fun activities, vacations, adventures, and more. This is also the time of year that simply requires a whole lot more time keeping little ones occupied and a whole lot more togetherness....
by JillSavage | Jun 23, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
In the Bible, there’s a story I love in Joshua 3-4. I encourage you to read those chapters if you’re not familiar with the story, but to make it easy, here’s a short version: For many years, God had been leading the nation of Israel to the Promised...
by JillSavage | Jun 21, 2022 | Moms, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 9+, No More Perfect Podcast
Raising a daughter in today’s social-media-oriented, crazy world can be challenging! As our daughters grow up, we actually have some growing to do, too. What does it look like for us to really love our daughters well? How can we mature in an effort to remain an...
by JillSavage | Jun 9, 2022 | Home, Living With Less, Moms, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
Many years ago, Mark and I decided that we wanted to be a family that learned to live with less money so we could have more intentional time with our family. Today’s article is an adapted excerpt from our Living With Less So Your Family Has More book and is all...
by JillSavage | May 24, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Hard Season Podcasts, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Most of us have experienced being misunderstood at some point in our lives. Honestly, it has happened to me more times than I can count and each time it is simply heartbreaking. This often looks like being misheard, mischaracterized, or misrepresented by family,...
by JillSavage | May 17, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Too many of us are paralyzed by the fear of “what if.” Have you ever felt that way? We feel God calling and want to go forward with His plans, but fear often stops us in our tracks. Today we are going to declare no more! Instead of letting fear stop you...
by JillSavage | May 12, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 9+
Graduation season is upon us! You’re probably starting to see pictures across social media of graduation ceremonies and celebrations. I remember when each of my children graduated from high school, and the swirl of emotions I felt. Will they be okay? Did I do a...
by JillSavage | May 10, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Empty Nest Podcast, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
Several years ago, Mark and I started hosting “cousins’ weekends” for our grandkids. This is when all the grandkids come to our home for 24 hours to have a fun time with their cousins and we get to enjoy time with all of them. As an added bonus,...
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