Welcome to our weekly “Spotlight on a Mean Mom”! Has your child ever said you were mean? It hurts, doesn't it? Here's a little wisdom–what a child defines as mean… a mom defines a little differently. Mean Moms instill loving boundaries and have a tough outer shell to stay the course. The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Kids will be available … [Read more...]
Life in the South –Meet Martha White
When we moved to Tennessee I expected food to be alot different. The biggest surprise? Things really weren't. Sure, there were a few items on the menu like okra and turnip greens but the biggest surprise was-- Fried Bologna sandwiches. Who in their right mind likes bologna --fried or not? My sister would be in that camp. She likes that … [Read more...]
Are You Clear as Mud?
Have you ever taken The Five Love Languages test by Gary Chapman? If you have, you know what language speaks most to you. Acts of Service Physical Touch Quality Time Receiving Gifts Words of Affirmation Paul and I took these tests years ago and his were very clear. Mine? Well, mine were about as clear as mud. I scored a three … [Read more...]
Spotlight on a Mean Mom –Mary Hampton
Welcome to our weekly “Spotlight on a Mean Mom”! Has your child ever said you were mean? If this is your first time here you need to know something–what a child defines as mean… a mom defines a little differently. Moms instill loving boundaries and need a tough outer shell to stay the course. The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Kids will be … [Read more...]
Life in the South – Easy Fall Wreath
Wreaths in the south? They're EVERYWHERE. They hang on doors in every part of town. And they're adorable. Of course, I had to join the frenzy. I mean, my front door looked naked without one. And, let's be honest, a NAKED front door---AND being from California? Um, yeah, that wasn't going to set the right tone with my new neighbors. When we … [Read more...]
5 Truths To Add Grace to Your Marriage
When I daydreamed about being married to my Prince Charming, our happily ever after didn’t include disagreements. Who fantasizes about arguing over silly things? If you’d asked me back then what might cause an angry word between “my whole world” and me, I would’ve guessed money. It made sense that finances should take top arguing- … [Read more...]
Words that Heal
Spotlight on a Mean Mom – Ann Goade
Welcome to our "Spotlight on a Mean Mom"! Each Monday you'll meet someone new! Has your child ever said you were mean? If this is your first time here you need to know something--what a child defines as mean... a mom defines a little differently. Remember, the word mean isn't always the mean they think it means. The Mean Mom's Guide to … [Read more...]
Life in the South
I was born in Laguna Beach, California. That’s a beach town in the southern part of the golden state. When my mom was waiting for me to arrive, I just have to believe a few angels got my paperwork confused and handed the Lord my earthly documents in a hurry. God just saw “south” and launched me out to “south-ern” California. … [Read more...]
What Kids & Dogs Have in Common
This is Dixie. Or, as I like to say, my favorite child. We adopted her from a rescue shelter in our area. When we brought her home we thought she was a full yellow Labrador. As she grew, we saw other traits in her personality that weren’t all lab—and her features began to change, too. We wondered, What breed is she? It was a friend who … [Read more...]
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