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Hey Busy Mom, It’s Time for a Radical Sabbatical

Is chaos your closest friend these days? Are you running on fumes and spending more time in your car than in your home? Then it's time for a Radical Sabbatical. You need a break. You need some rest. And you need to know how to start... If you love your girlfriends, grab your copies here and drag them along for the … [Read more...]

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Why Our Kids Don’t Have Free Reign on Netflix

“Mom, can I go on Netflix and watch a movie when you’re gone?” Samuel called me on my cell phone to ask. At the time, just shy of eleven years old, our youngest is pretty responsible. “No, son, wait until I get home. I’ll put a movie on for you.” I was heading out to take Grace, our thirteen year old to youth group and could see her sigh and … [Read more...]

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Take the Mean Mom Cellphone Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Can you stop a bad habit cold turkey? How about your kids--could they? Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I love this holiday. It's hands-down my favorite. Why? Because it's all about family and food and maybe some football. Nothing more than that. I've learned it's important NOT to add unrealistic … [Read more...]

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Mean Moms In Florida

My girlfriend, Stephanie Shott from The Mom Initiative, sent me these photos recently. These adorable mamas are from Florida. Over FORTY gals have been reading through The Mean Mom's Guide for a whole YEAR. I mean seriously, is that amazing or what? I'm not even sure how to process that. Thank You Lord--doesn't seem enough, ya know? What … [Read more...]

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How to be a Mean Mom this Christmas

I do love Christmas. The holiday that most kids would happily admit is their absolute favorite is only days away. How do you navigate making this time of year as magical as a unicorn prancing over a rainbow while still keeping your kid grounded and content? What mom doesn't want to give their child everything they want and stuff it under the … [Read more...]

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